Top 7 PC Computer Corded and Wireless USB Headsets for Windows and Mac
Hello class, today we will be looking at headsets that are compatible for your PC (Windows) and Apple Mac OS. Many businesses today are opting to use their computers in lieu of phones to make phone calls. It’s a very cost effective method to reduce spending by using VOIP and other soft phone applications. There are so many options out there, but I will list the ones that stand out most to me. The most important things to consider are the call quality and comfort. All of these headsets below are plug and play, and even someone like myself can install them. If you plan on sitting at the computer and don’t need to be mobile, I’d recommend getting a corded. If you need to be more mobile, or just don’t want to be tied to your desk, go wireless. Let’s begin shall we?
| Jabra EVOLVE 40 MS Stereo USB Headset for MS Lync: |
This is a great entry level corded headset. It connects via USB and as a bonus, it comes with a 3.5mm jack so you can connect it to your smart phone, tablet, etc. It has a noise canceling microphone, a built in busy light so your colleagues/friends know if you’re on a call, and Hi-Fi wideband frequency response. A great headset for the casual user. Comes with a manufacturer’s 2 year warranty. Click here to buy now.
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Plantronics Savi W440-M Wireless USB Headset for MOC/Lync:
This is quite a unique wireless headset. Generally speaking, wireless USB headsets use Bluetooth connectivity, however, this headset runs on DECT (similar to a cordless phone.) Because of this you get an astonishing range of up to 300ft. This headset has a great noise canceling mic and WideBand audio. As a bonus this headset comes with 3 different wearing styles, headband, ear hook, and neckband. The only downside to this headset is the lack of Bluetooth capability but still an awesome headset. Comes with a 1 year manufacturer’s warranty, click here to buy now.
Jabra Evolve2 65 MS Stereo Bluetooth Wireless USB-A Headset (staff pick)
This bad boy is a great wireless headset without breaking the bank. This Bluetooth USB headset is basically an upgraded version of the Evolve 40 series. It comes with a Bluetooth dongle that plugs into your PC or Mac via USB and gives you up to 100 feet Bluetooth range. Up to 37 hours of battery time! You have a great noise canceling mic, and Hi-definition sound from the large 40mm speakers with soft leatherette ear cushions, which is great for you and your customers. It has a built-in LED in-use light to let the people around you that you’re busy or on a call – great feature to have! If you’re not on a call, simply kick back and jam to some tunes. The coolest feature of this headset, is you can connect to your cellphone simultaneously via Bluetooth. Comes with a 2 year manufacturer’s warranty. Click here to buy now.
Plantronics Voyager Focus UC Bluetooth USB Headset B825:
Out of all of the wireless Bluetooth headsets, this headset provides the longest range of up to 150ft through the computer. It has active noise canceling through the ear phones (think of Bose), Wideband audio, great noise canceling microphone, and built in smart sensors which can detect when you put on and take the headset off. You have 12 hours of talk time, and up to 15 hours of music streaming. Comes with a 1 year manufacturer’s warranty. Click here to buy now.
And my personal favorite…
Jabra EVOLVE 75 MS Stereo Bluetooth USB Headset w/charging stand:
This is a beast of a headset. You have Hi-Fi stereo sound, excellent noise canceling microphone, active noise canceling through the ear phones (think of Bose), and it they just look great all around. Similar to the Evolve 65 you will have up to 100ft wireless range, but an incredible 15 hours of battery on a full charge. Like the above headsets, you just simply plug it in via USB and you’re ready to rock. Need to take a long drive or flight somewhere? Take them with you and use enjoy music on your phone! Your customers will love talking to you on this headset. Comes with a 1 year manufacturer’s warranty. Click here to buy now.
Pure luxury. . .
Sennheiser MB 360 USB Wireless Bluetooth Headset w/dongle
This is a new wireless USB headset by Sennheiser. It’s a nice headset for for use with a computer. You can listen to music and take calls. It has a nice dual noise canceling microphone and you get up to 100 ft wireless range. The cool thing about this headset is it has active noise canceling. You can block the unwanted background noise if you’re in a loud environment. It has a great battery time of 25 hours. It also comes with a 3.5mm cable for use with a smart phone and a storage pouch. Comes with a 2 year manufacturer’s warranty. Click here to buy now
Plantronics Blackwire 7225 USB Stereo Corded Headset, Black
This headset is the newest edition the the Plantronics Blackwire line. It’s basically a corded Voyager Focus. This is a corded USB headset with active noise canceling. You don’t really see any corded headsets with active noise canceling but here it is. This headset also has a nice omni directional boomless mics to help pick up your voice. The microphones are noise canceling as well. If you’re not working, you can still use this headset to listen to music. It has nice Hi-Fi stereo earphones. This wouldn’t be my first choice when picking a noise canceling headset, but if you’re on a a budget, this might be a good pick for you. Click here to buy now.
Best headset for Working from Home, Test and Reviews by Headset Experts
As times changes, companies have to make adaptations in their structure by making making their employees in some cases to work from home. For this reason we will discuss some options that will help for those times when people have to work remotely.
A main thing that we have to consider is that homes are going to be running standard landlines, that are different as the lines used at offices which are VoIP, for this reason not all headsets would be compatible by simply plugging them into the phone line, however there are options on corded and wireless options.
Plantronics T110 Practica Headset Telephone
The entry level headset coming with an over the headset only 
wearing style, in a corded style with Noise Canceling microphone, comes with a fully functional dial pad. This headset is designed for just one single line, simply plug in the Plantronics T110 Practica to the the standard wall telephone jack and you are good to go. Basic functions built in to the pad, like Mute, Redial and Flash, making it an excellent option for a home worker that doesn’t require many bells and whistles. Order yours HERE.
Plantronics CT14 DECT 6.0 1.9Ghz Cordless Headset Telephone
If looking for a wireless setup for your 
home office, this is one of the best ones for you on entry level with the convenience of being wireless with DECT frequency that allows you roam around up to 300 feet away, having a convenient LCD screen with Caller ID and a full dial pad that allows you to dial numbers , answer calls by pressing virtually any key. Take the headset with you with its convenient convertible 2-1 wearing style, so can be worn over the head or over the ear.
Computer USB headsets if you are using your PC our Laptop
Jabra EVOLVE 20SE UC Mono USB Computer Headset
Recently launched, 
the Jabra Evolve 20SE Mono USB is one of the most affordable USB headset in the market with and over the head wearing style covering 1 ear and noise canceling microphone, designed to work with virtually any computer with a USB-A port and volume control. The Evolve 20SE comes with leatherette ear cups making the different of the SE version against the standard one. Order yours HERE.
Plantronics C3225 Blackwire Stereo USB Headset + 3.5mm MS Skype
The Plantronics C3225 Stereo 
brings the practicality of being a USB-A headset and a 3.5mm headset at the same time, so can be used virtually with any computer, tablet, smart phone or portable electronic. Being a helpful tool for home workers that are looking for the best value with versatility to be used at any time. The USB adapter comes with Inline controls to answer calls, volume, and mute. Certified to be compatible with Microsoft Skype for Business.
Yealink UH36-Dual Stereo USB-A w/3.5mm Headset Microsoft Teams
The UH36 is a nice option in an affordable package, one of the best 
qualities of this headset is the built in quality, the headset looks and feels great at first touch, many people (me included) could be fooled by the name of the brand or even the price point thinking that the unit can’t perform, however after testing it at full with PC, Mac, and smart phones I can say that as the old establish: “Don’t judge a book by its cover”, a seamless integration with Teams and a nice feature that allows you to call Cortana at any time making it a nice touch for people that are at their computer most of the time. Get yours HERE.
Sennheiser SC 260 USB PC Headset Microsoft Skype Certified
Sennheiser offers the SC 260 as a USB headset 
covering both ears with an over the head wearing style with large ear cushions, noise canceling microphone and with a pivot-able boom that rotates through 360 degrees and with a bendable boom arm, making it easier to find the right position for the microphone for the user. The SC 260 Stereo USB has ActiveGard, Sennheiser’s technology that protects you from acoustic shock and sudden sound surges.
Jabra Evolve2 40 MS Stereo Corded Headset USB-C Wired Headset
Jabra had just released the Evolve2 40 MS Stereo with an incredible sound quality and volume
controls built in the headset compatible with most of the soft phones in the market, including Microsoft Teams, formerly known as Skype for Business. The Evolve2 40 offers now memory foam ear cups with an adjustable cushioned headband, offering the best comfort on a corded headset for people that need good sound quality with the best connection and reliability. The Evolve2 40 MS is offered in 2 version, The USB-C that can be used with most of the newest laptops, desk tops and Android phones and the USB-A that is most commonly found in any laptop or desktop.
Jabra EVOLVE 75 MS Stereo Bluetooth USB Headset w/charging stand
Jabra bring us the Evolve 75 
MS Stereo Bluetooth USB, which is a wireless headset with a range of 100ft when using the Jabra Link 370 that it is included. Active Noise Canceling in the leatherette ear cups, built in Busy Light and Talk through technology that allows you to hear through the headset, making it a nice feature. Multi pairing is included as well, making it a great headset if you need to have 2 devices sync without having to switch back and forward.
Plantronics Voyager Focus MS Microsoft Lync Bluetooth Headset
Plantronics give us the Voyager Focus, 
which comes with Active Noise Canceling, range of up to 150ft. Leatherette ear cushions and smart sensors that allows you to answer calls by simply putting the headset on , muting the call or pausing music if you take it off. Voice alert announces when you mute a call and let you know if still on mute after a long period of time. Volume/track controls built in the side of the headset allowing you to skip track without having to go back to the device you are streaming from.
Sennheiser MB 660 UC Wireless Bluetooth Headset MS Skype Cert
The MB 660 UC its our option from Sennheiser for a wireless 
headset with active Noise Canceling for people wanting one of the best designs and easy to pack for traveling thanks to its fold able ear cushions, with built in microphone and Active Noise Canceling, with a battery time of up to 30 hours when fully charged, making it a nice option for people that are looking for the longest battery life time. Range of up to 100 ft and coming with a 3.5mm cable that allows it to be used either by Bluetooth or the jack on any electronic with a 3.5mm jack.
Jabra Evolve2 65 MS Stereo Bluetooth Wireless USB-A Headset
The latest addition from Jabra, the Evolve2 65 offers an extraordinary talk time of 37 hours, beating almost every headset in the competition, offering fast charging as needed too. Memory foam can be found in its 40 mm ear cups with Jabra’s amazing sound quality. Built in Busy light allows you to let people know when the headset is in use. The Evolve2 65 has a range of up to 100 feet using the included dongle, and offering multi pairing, allowing you to have the headset sync with your computer and cell phone at the same time. Evolve2 65 offers you the mute of the microphone when in a call by simply bringing the microphone boom, making it one convenient option for people when they need to mute the microphone without the hassle of pressing keys.
Nuance Dragon Naturally Speaking Certified Headsets
Are you using Dragon Naturally Speaking dedication software? Looking for compatible and the most accurate voice recognizing headsets for Dragon NaturallySpeaking? First you need to decide if you like to use a wireless or corded headset. Typically it’s about a $100 difference in price. With a wireless headset, you have the freedom to walk away from your computer (or laptop) wirelessly and speak up to 300ft away without any wires attached. Today’s wireless headset are just as clear as any corded headsets. Nuance has thoroughly tested many headsets and has rated them accordingly with an accuracy scale (in dragon scores). Some of our recommended headsets and my favorite picks for Dragon Naturally Speaking (all with the 5-dragon accuracy ratings).
Plantronics Corded Dragon Certified Headsets:
Plantronics Blackwire 5210 USB, 3.5mm Headset, Microsoft Skype
- Entry level for a corded headset with flexibility to be used either by USB or 3.5 mm jack
Plantronics Blackwire 7225 USB Stereo Corded Headset, Black (staff favorite)
One of the newer and best Plantronics USB headsets we’ve tested. It’s the only wired USB headset with active noise canceling speakers.
Plantronics Wireless Dragon Certified Headsets:
Plantronics Voyager Focus UC Bluetooth USB Headset Active Noise
very well built, feels solid, excellent sound quality, very comfortable fit with well padded headband.
Plantronics Savi W440 440 USB Wireless Headset
If you can’t decide how you like to wear the headset, the model is for you. it comes in 3 different styles in the box. So you can switch to any of them any time. It’s very very light weight.
Plantronics Voyager 4210 UC Bluetooth Mono USB Headset
You can also pair it to your mobile phone and take it with you where ever you go when’re not using it with Dragon on the computer
Plantronics Voyager 4220 UC Bluetooth Stereo USB Headset
This is the double ear version that has excellent stereo sound for music and Bluetooth mobile phone, listen to music or any streaming content when you’re not using it with Dragon.
Jabra Corded Dragon Certified Headsets:
Jabra Biz 2300 USB UC Duo Binaural Noise Canceling Headset
Affordable quality wired USB headset from Jabra. It has in-line controls on the cable. solid built with 2 year warranty
Another entry level Dragon certified headset. It also has a 3.5mm jack for any smart phone or tablet that has the 3.5mm connection.
double ear version
Jabra Biz 2400 II Duo USB/Bluetooth Stereo PC Headset
Top of the line Jabra wired USB headset certified for Dragon. Built from high quality material, including Kevlar reinforced cable, gold connectors. 3 year warranty.
Jabra Wireless Dragon Certified Headsets:
Jabra Evolve2 65 UC Stereo Bluetooth Wireless USB-A Headset – (staff pick)
The Jabra Evolve2 65 is the latest and greatest of all wireless headsets. It has whopping 37 hours of battery time when it’s fully charged. Large 40mm speakers help you filter out background noise. Busy light to alter people around you when you’re on a call or busy. 2-year warranty, Jabra will replace the headset if it fails within the 2 years.
Jabra EVOLVE 75 UC Stereo Bluetooth USB Headset
The top of the line Jabra USB wireless headset, it has it all. Active noise canceling. connect to both Computer for Dragon and it’s also Bluetooth to pair with any smart phone or Bluetooth device.
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8 Best Computer USB Headsets, Top Rates Headsets for VoIP Softphones for 2020
PC VoIP USB Softphone Computer Headsets Review for 2020
Corded
There are a lot of USB Computers headsets for your VoIP softphone, this guide will help you decide which one is right for you, by showing some of the latest headsets with the best features available for your VoIP phone. Almost all of these headsets have Binaural Capability (both ears covered).
Jabra Evolve 40 UC USB Headset – $95.95 (Binaural- $109.95)
This is a standard corded USB headset that has a few cool features to set it apart from other headsets out there. The coolest feature with the Evolve Series, is starting at the Evolve 40, they have a useful ‘Busy Light’ that lights up red on the side of the headset (the circle around the JABRA symbol). This headset includes an in-line volume control, at this volume control the headset has the ability to disconnect into a 3.5mm plug, which allows you to use this headset with cell phones and tablets. A groove on the headband allows for the microphone to be stored more discreetly when not being used.
Blackwire 5210 UC USB Headset – $99.95 (Stereo Blackwire 5220 – $109.95)
This corded USB headset from Plantronics has a lightweight and comfortable design. Fit with a volume control, it can disconnect there and turn into a 3.5mm headset, usable with a smartphone or tablet. It has a great flexible noise canceling microphone, wide band audio and an affordable price point. The headset can fold into a soft carrying case for easy portability.
Plantronics Blackwire 7225 USB Stereo Corded Headset $149 <my favorite corded
The newest edition to the Blackwire series. This is a unique corded usb headset. Not only is it great for communication, it is great for listening to music. You have Hi-Fi stereo sound! The best feature of this headset is the newly added active noise canceling. So not only do you have a nice noise canceling microphone, you can also block out the noise of your co workers. It has a 4 boom-less microphones that will help pick up your voice. Click here to buy now.
Wireless
Jabra Evolve2 65 UC Stereo Bluetooth Wireless USB-A Headset=> my favorite wireless
This is the newest Jabra Evolve2 65 Bluetooth USB headset, with similar features to the Evolve 40 above. The Bluetooth USB Dongle, pictured below the headset, allows the headset to connect to your PC with up to 100 feet of range. It also has Bluetooth capability, you can connect to a cell phone or tablet via this headsets Bluetooth Connection. Like the Evolve 40, this headset also has a busy light, that is a red circle around the JABRA symbol, and has a microphone groove on the headband. Large padded leatherette ear cushions, very comfortable for all day use. 40mm speakers have excellent passive noise blocking to filter out background noise. The battery when fully charged will last 37 hours of use! Almost unheard of in a wireless Bluetooth headset.
Plantronics Voyager 4220 UC Bluetooth Stereo USB Headset, Skype $179
Plantronics Voyager 4220 is the latest of the wireless USB computer headsets with all the latest headset technology. It comes with a class1 BT600 USB-A dongle (included) allowing 100ft of range (vs. 30ft for regular class 3 Bluetooth). Compatible with both PC and Apple Mac computers. Built-in busy light to alert people around you that you’re on a live call. Microsoft Skype for Business Certified to be plug and play compatible. when fully charged, the battery last for 12 hours of talk time. the Boom has 2 microphones (1 uni-directional; 1 MEMS-directional) for the best voice pickup possible, Making the Blackwire 4220 one of the best USB computer headset on the market today.
Plantronics Voyager Focus UC Bluetooth USB Headset with Active Noise Canceling ( $259.95)
The top of the line as far as headsets go, this wireless headset has it all. Up to 12 hours of talk time or 15 hours of listening time, a best in line noise canceling microphone, and super comfortable headband and ear phones make this headset one of the best out there. It connects wireless to your computer or laptop, as well as having the ability to connect via Bluetooth to your cell phone or tablet. The sound quality is top notch, with active noise canceling to cancel out more background noise than usual, if you want the best headset available, look no further, this headset is for you.
Plantronics Voyager 8200 UC Bluetooth Wireless Headset
The Plantronics Voyager 8200 UC is the latest (2017) addition to the Plantronics Voyager wireless headset line from Plantronics. It’s the first Plantronics with a “boomless” microphone. Don’t let the missing microphone fool you. The missing boom and microphone does not mean it was poor sound when you’re on the phone (or softphone). It has 4 total microphone, specially engineered and placed at different locations on the headset for optimal voice pickup. See below:
In addition, it comes with leatherette “circumnaural” ear cups and speakers to to surround both ears completely on top the active noise canceling technology to block out just about any background “unwanted” noise you have in your surroundings. it comes with a USB adapter for your PC/computer, so you can communicate wirelessly up to 100ft away. The Voyager 8200 is also a Bluetooth headset so you can pair it with your smartphone (like an Apple iPhone). so it can be used as a cell phone headset or simply use it as a great music headphone when you’re not working! Go HERE for more details.
Sennheiser MB 660 UC Wireless Bluetooth Headset MS Skype Cert
The newest addition to the list comes from Sennheiser, with the Sennheiser MB 660 UC wireless Bluetooth Headset, this headset has NoiseGard Active Noise Canceling. Certified and ready for Skype for Business, this headset has a boom less microphone, with 3 digital noise canceling microphones built in to the ear cups. An amazing battery time of 30 hours and a superb 15 day battery life on standby, making it a good option for road warriors that need to have best talk/standby time on their headset for business. If you run out of power, the Sennheiser MB 660 UC has you covered, with a 3.5mm cable that allows you to use it with virtually any device with a 3.5mm jack. A hard travel case gives it a nice touch when folding it and storing while traveling and the 2 year warranty gives you piece of mind on this headset. Go HERE for more details.
The Best USB-C Headphones / Headset on the Market. Test and Reviews.
As you are aware, the venerable 3.5 mm headphone jack so commonly found on cell phones, tablets and laptops is getting axed in a slow but steady pace. This transition started with the iPhone killing the 3.5 mm for the Lightening , HTC with their newest phones, Google with its Pixel2 and 2XL , among others in order to have a more compact and slim design.
The 3.5 mm transfers stereo analog audio out of the socket, which means that all the “magic” of nice sound will be credited to the same phone, on the other hand USB-C transmits the digital audio data over the same headsets instead.
With this being said, here are the best USB-C headphones you can get on the market today:
Jabra Engage 50 Stereo Digital Wired USB-C Headset
The Engage 50 Stereo headphone is one of my favorites thanks to its 3 microphone noise canceling, Intelligent Volume Control, slim design and built in busy lights. So easy to adjust over the head, and Skype for Business Certified make this one of the easiest headsets to use on the market. Click HERE to know more about it.
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Jabra Engage 50 Mono Digital Wired USB-C Headset
The Jabra Engage 50 Mono, is as good as the big brother the Engage 50 Stereo, mainly for not so noisy working environment, built in busy light, adjustable boom arm with the nice 3 microphone noise canceling system making it one of the best, easy to use and adjustable with an extraordinary lightweight of 61g. You can learn more of the Jabra Engage 50 Mono HERE.
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Plantronics Blackwire 5220 USB-C, 3.5mm Headset, MS Skype Cert
Plantronics enters the USB-C Market with the Blackwire 5220 USB-C, a nice stereo headset with USB-C plug in, plus the 3.5 mm jack, meaning you can use it on almost any device that you can imagine. Leatherette, fold able ear cushions add a really nice value to he 5220 USB-C when you need to take it with you. Superb voice alerts that can be personally customized by user. Order yours HERE.
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Plantronics Blackwire 5210 USB-C, 3.5mm Headset, MS Skype Cert
The Blackwire 5210 USB-C Mono comes with the USB-C and the 3.5mm that allows you to work on any variety of mobile phones. One-touch call answer/end, volume +/- and mute adds a nice touch to the amazing sound quality of this headset. The Plantronics Dynamic Mute Alert is an amazing feature that warns you in case you try to talk on the microphone but you are muted. More information in HERE.
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Plantronics Blackwire 7225 USB-C Stereo Corded Headset, Black (My Choice)
The latest addition to the USB-C corded headsets is the Plantronics Blackwire 7225 USB-C , this is the first USB-C corded headset with Active Noise Canceling, which I recommend specially in really loud environment and if you want to keep focus without distractions. This headset has not 1 but 4 built-in microphones into the ear cups, which makes it a perfect companion for your smart phone or tablet on the go. Has a built-in busy light into the USB-C port that allows you to show when are you in a call or available, the volume control, mute, play and stop controls are located in the right side of the headset. If you need to make more settings and take your headset to the max, use the Plantronics HUB suite and unleash the maximum potential of this unit.
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Plantronics Voyager 8200 USB-C Bluetooth Wireless Headset
The latest addition from Plantronics on the USB-C wireless headsets, The Plantronics Voyager 8200 USB-C comes with a nice well design for travelers, with Active Noise Canceling, boom less microphone, audio controls built in to the ear cups, nice leatherette earcushions that cover the ears , adjustable headband for comfort while traveling and a nice range thanks to the USB-C dongle that comes with it, making it the best headset for travelers who want the best performance. You can order yours HERE.
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Plantronics USB-A to USB-C Adapter
With this Plantronics USB-A to USB-C adapter you can use any Plantronics regular USB-A headset into a USB-C in your mobile, tablet, laptop or desktop. This adapter works with wired and wireless headsets. Get yours HERE today.
Plantronics Headsets and Apple Macintosh OS FAQ’s
Q. How do I pair a Plantronics Bluetooth Headset with a Apple Mac running OS X
- Open System Preferences.
- Click Bluetooth.
- Click the “+” sign to add a new device.
- Select “Headset” as the type of device.
- Put the headset in the pairing mode.
- Click the Search button.
- If prompted, enter the passkey, which is “0000” (four zeros).
- If pairing a stereo headset, a window with the known services of the new headset may appear. The Plantronics stereo headsets will display both the headset and headphone options.
- Click Continue, and then Finish.
You will be returned to the Bluetooth devices window. Your product appears in the left pane, with its status in the right pane. Note that it will have a status of “disconnected,” but that is normal.
Note: If you upgraded to Leopard from a previous version of OS X and your stereo Bluetooth headset was paired for headset use, you may need to delete it in the Bluetooth device window of the system preferences before you can get stereo function. To do this, click the headset in the device list, and then click the “ – ” sign to remove it from the list. Follow the instructions above to pair it again. also see
Apple OSX Leopard and Bluetooth Stereo Headsets
Q. No Transmit on Apple Mac 10.4.10? How do I fix it?
If you experience no transmit (microphone doesn’t work), try the following:
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Make sure your Plantronics microphone is plugged into an open USB port on your computer.
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Launch “Audio MIDI Setup.app.” (You will find this application in Applications> Utilities.)
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In System Settings, select “Plantronics Headset” as the default input.
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In “Properties For:” select “Plantronics Headset.”
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In the bottom right area of the window, uncheck “Mute.”
note: this only to Macintosh computers running OS X 10.4.10
Q. Can I use a Plantronics Bluetooth headsets in Apple Mac OS X?
If your Plantronics Bluetooth Headset has a Bluetooth adaptor (i.e. dongle) plugged into a USB port, you do not need these instructions. The adaptor acts as the Bluetooth radio transmitter to send sound to the headset. If you wish to use the Bluetooth feature in the Macintosh, use the following instructions:
Apple Mac OS 10.x and Plantronics Bluetooth Headset setup instructions
Q. Does Plantronics Analog headsets work with Apple Macintosh computers?
The microphone plug on the Plantronics .Audio analog headsets will not work on a Mac. It will physically fit into the Mic input jack on a Mac; however, it will not function. Basically, the digital sound card does not recognize the analog signal coming in from the headset.
In order to convert that signal for our analog headsets to work completely, you need the following adapter:
- A Griffin adapter (I Mic. 2 prong adaptor into USB). Contact your local Apple store.
Plantronics USB Digital headsets do not have this issue.
Best Rated Headsets for Zoom Meetings, Webex. Test, Reviews
Yealink UH36-Mono UC USB-A w/3.5mm Computer Headset
Yealink offers an affordable 
option in the Yealink UH36 as a corded headset with a discrete and elegant design. The UH36 offers the convenience of being USB-A headset with its In-line controls and a 3.5 mm jack that allows you to use it with virtually any device with an audio jack, making it really convenient for people that need to take their meetings or conversations down the road using a cell phone. Order yours HERE.
Jabra Evolve2 40 UC Stereo USB-A Corded Headset
Jabra steps 
in with the Evolve2 40 UC, a well built headset with memory foam ear cushions, noise canceling microphone, Automatic busy-light that is visible from any direction and turns on when the headset is active. Jabra offers noise canceling microphone with its innovate muting function by simply bringing the boom up, making it an amazing function as convenient for user. The Jabra Evolve2 40 UC comes in two offers, USB-A and USB-C, making it a nice option for any computer or laptop.
Poly Blackwire 8225 USB-A Stereo Wired Headset
Poly , formerly known as Plantronics brings 
to the table the new Blackwire 8225 USB-A with a flexible noise canceling microphone boom. Active Noise Canceling with 3 settings to optimize what you can hear when using the headset. Built-in LED busy light that helps to let people know when you are in a call. Volume control with mute function that allows you to answer/end calls and depending on the application, allows you to put a call on “hold”.
Jabra Speak 410 USB PC Speaker Phone UC version
Jabra offers 
the Speak 410, that is the entry level for speaker phones compatible with any computer by simply plugging it thru the USB port. With an amazing 5′ in diameter size, makes it a portable option and with its travel case. Jabra Speak 410 offers full integration with corded Jabra headsets by the 3.5 mm port that offers quick privacy, even in an open office environment. Speak 410 offers true wide band sound for crystal-clear conversation.
Jabra Speak 710 UC USB/Bluetooth Wireless Speakerphone
The Speak 710 UC is an amazing 
option for wireless speaker phone, can be used as a speaker phone on your computer using the Jabra Link 370 dongle or pair directly to your cell phone via Bluetooth. This unit is the perfect for conference of up to 6 people, with a talk time of up to 15 hours. Once touch feature that allows to pair 2 Speak 710 together for full stereo and true fidelity sound for calls and for music. Making a portable option to be used in any place, comes with folding stand, that allows to place the speaker phone in different positions as needed.
Plantronics Savi 8240 UC USB Wireless Headset
Recently launched, the Savi 8240 UC 
USB headset offers up to 7 hours of talk time and 30 hours of standby. Being a convertible style, the 8240 offers all the wearing styles, over the head, behind the neck and over the ear, making it a nice option for people that need to switch wearing styles. With a range of up to 300 feet on DECT 6.0 thru the D200 USB-A adapter included. Noise canceling microphone, volume controls with mute and answer/end call with a simply tap. Order yours HERE.
Jabra EVOLVE 65 UC Stereo USB Bluetooth Headset
Jabra offers the Evolve 65 
Bluetooth headset with Digital Signal Processing, dual connectivity allowing you to use the headset with your computer by the Link 370 dongle and your cell phone at the same time. The Link 370 offers range of up to 100 ft, 10 hours of talk time and noise canceling microphone. Busy-light built into the headset allowing you to let people know when in a call, and so easy to use thanks to Jabra’s “Plug & Play” installation.
Jabra Evolve2 65 UC Stereo Bluetooth USB-A Headset w/Stand
Lastly, we have the newest addition from Jabra, the 
Evolve2 65 UC Stereo Bluetooth USB-A Headset w/Stand, and so far it is my preferred option for a Bluetooth headset. Offering the amazing talk time of up to 37 hours, beating by far the competition. Fast charging can be found in the Evolve2 65 that allows you to get 8 hours of talk by 15 minutes, memory foam ear cushions welcome the ears into a best sound quality available. Jabra’s mute microphone by simply bringing the microphone boom arm up. The Evolve2 65 allows you to use it with 2 devices at the same time, so you can use it with your computer with the Link 380 and your cell phone at the same time. Order yours HERE.
Best Noise Blocking USB Headsets for Computer and PC
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As a big fan of technology, I always like the latest accessories for my devices either at home or on the go, this includes my cell phone, tablet, laptop and desktop. And if you are as picky as me on getting the best of the best, then you have find the right blog to help you choose the Best Noise Blocking USB headset for your computer.
This time, we will analyze and talk about 2 kinds of USB headsets available in the market, corded and wireless, I know that the wireless headsets will be a lot of people’s choice mainly of the versatility of letting you move around, and I am not taking that from them, personally I love my wireless ones when I am on the go, on my desktop personally I have a corded headset, because on a desktop environment you have more space and diversity on how to have your set up at will.
Plantronics Blackwire 7225 USB Stereo Corded Headset, Black
First one to recommend on a corded style comes from Plantronics, the Blackwire 7225 USB
is one of the best options i the market for a USB corded headset with Active Noise Canceling at an affordable price, its clean design is one of the best ones with leatherette ear cushions, and a boom-less microphone, with 4 built in microphones with digital signal processing, a nce feature to mention here is that this headset is Telecoil Hearing Aid Compatible, making it a nice option for people with the need of a telecoil compatible headset. Built in busy light in the USB port allows you to let people know when you are ina call adn the Volume/Answer controls on the side make it a very intuitive and easy to use unit. Order yours HERE.
Jabra EVOLVE 80 UC Stereo USB Headset
Personally, I enjoy the the Jabra Evolve 80 with my desk top, it gives you the best of
combining Active Noise Canceling with an around the ear cups, which reduce drastically the noises around the user, making it one of the best options for a really loud environment. The Evolve 80 offers Jabra’s amazing Listen-In feature, that allows you to hear the environment at will with the touch of a key, amazing feature that let you keep your headset on and still be able to listen “thru” the ear cups without interruption, allowing you to leave your headset on without the hassle of taking it on and off. Built in busy light alerts people when you are on a call or headset being used, Noise Canceling microphone that improves the call clarity. Can be used with its USB adapter with built in volume controls or by the 3.5mm jack which allows you to use it with virtually any device with a 3.5mm input. Learn more of Evolve 80 here.
Now we will analyze the wireless options available.
Jabra EVOLVE 75 UC Stereo Bluetooth USB Headset (staff pick)
The Evolve 75 is one of the best wireless headsets in market, similar features as the Evolve
80 before mentioned, in a little more compact and easy to carry portable style, comes with built in Active Noise Canceling, Built in busy light into the microphone boom that can be clipped to the headband when not in use, making it an option for people that want to have a wireless headset with their laptop while traveling and still have to be productive and want to stream music or movies on the go. The Bluetooth Dongle that comes with it is a Class 1, giving you a nice range of up to 100 ft when plugged in. One special mention on this headset is the Dual connectivity from Jabra, that allows you to have 2 devices paired at the same time, allowing you to have it paired with your laptop at the same time with your smart phone, which avoids the user to be switching headsets for different devices. Order yours here.
Plantronics Voyager 8200 UC Bluetooth USB Wireless Headset
Plantronics give us the Voyager 8200, a nice boom less microphone headset, with 4 omni-directional microphones allows you to wear the headset and talk at will without the need to have boom microphone close to the mouth, nice solution for people that don’t like to have anything close to their mouth. Well known Active Noise Canceling coming from both ear cups making it a nice option for people looking for a wireless headset that can block most of the surround noises from the user, allowing him/her to focus on the call. The Open-Mic button lets you to hear your surroundings at will, making it another nice feature allowing you to keep your headset on without the tedious taking off every time when not in use. Built in volume and answer controls into the headset making it an easy to use, and pair headset. The Plantronics Voyager 8200 UC Bluetooth USB Wireless Headset comes with its designed Class 1 Bluetooth Dongle allowing you to get a range of up to 100ft and a 3.5mm audio cable, letting you use your Voyager 8200 with any device with a 3.5mm input.
Plantronics Voyager Focus UC Bluetooth Wireless, No Stand B825
The Voyager Focus is going to be more affordable option for a wireless headset with Active
Noise Canceling, this headset has a microphone boom, folding ear cushions allowing you to put in its carrying case for traveling, the Voyager Focus has built in sensors that automatically mutes the headset if you take it off, comes handy when you need to mute your microphone without having to press any button in the headset, in the case of playing music it will automatically pause the track. The USB Bluetooth Dongle that comes with it is a Class 1 , which gives you up 100ft of range. It comes with caller name voice announcement, really nice if you are not able to reach out to your smartphone or computer to view who is calling in.A fully charge will give you up to 12 hours of talk time, and 15 of music streaming. Get yours here.
Sennheiser MB 660 UC Wireless Bluetooth Headset MS Skype Cert
Sennheiser enters now with its new line up, starting with the MB660 UC, this is one of the latest additions from them, with a boom less microphone design, with 3 digital noise canceling microphones built into the headset, Active Noise Canceling with NoiseGard, which constantly monitors the background noise and adjust the the noise reduction to the headset ear cups. The Bluetooth Dongle included gives you a range of up to 100ft and the battery life is one of the best ones in the market, with astonishing 20 hours of battery time with noise Canceling activated when using the Bluetooth Dongle and up to 30 hours when using the audio cable included and with the Active Noise Canceling activated, making special mention of the 15 days of battery standby time. Making it a good competitor for people that are always traveling and can’t afford to loose power on their headsets when on the go. The MB660 comes with all the adapters and plugs needed for traveling people, even comes with in-flight adapters, making it a nice option for people flying all the time. Get your MB660 clicking HERE.
Sennheiser MB 360 USB Wireless Bluetooth Headset w/dongle
Lastly we have the Sennheiser MB360 USB, as the older sibling, the MB 360 is going to be
a boom less microphone design headset with built in microphones, with foldable Active Noise Canceling ear cups, this headset includes its respective Bluetooth Dongle that will let you get up to 100ft of range, making it another option for travelers looking for a wireless headset that gives the versatility of being carry around and with a strong and reliable battery time, with up to 25 hours in use and up to 300 hours on standby. One of the lightest headsets in the market as well, with a weight of 8.4oz/238 grams, making it a considerable headset when movign all day long or being always on the road. Sennheiser has one of the best warranties in the wireless headsets in the market with a full 2-year waranty. Learn more about the MB360 USB here.
4 Bluetooth Wireless Headsets With The Best Sound Quality
The Top Bluetooth Wireless Headsets – the Multi-Tasker’s Best Friend
Whether you work in the corporate setting or own a home business, utilizing technology is going to make your life so much easier. Send a message to a colleague in a flash via instant message. Email a question to a client or customer and get a response back within hours or minutes instead of days or weeks, as in the days when snail mail was our only option. Thank goodness for technology!
Another great invention is the headset. In fact, the headset, especially the best quality wireless headset, is a multi-tasker’s best friend. The best Bluetooth Headsets for the office will allow you to talk to a colleague or your boss while filing, typing, taking notes or any of the tasks you have to get done during your day. These lovely inventions are life savers when you’re short on time, and who isn’t short on time these days?
Bluetooth technology is not only helpful when you’re in the office, but away from it, too. Imagine taking your work out of doors. Many entrepreneurs are big on personally spreading their message to all four corners of the globe. While this requires a lot of travel, what’s amazing – because of technology – is they can take their business with them. They can sit on the beach or the veranda of their hotel room in some far off country and host a webinar or conference call using the best conference phones for the office. Or, they can communicate with those back in the office, giving them vital updates on their latest foreign business meeting. Business travel is no longer restricted to in-person business meetings because of the wonderful technological tools, such as the Bluetooth headset.
There are a variety of reasons we need the best sounding Bluetooth headsets. Here is a breakdown of four of the highest quality, best sounding Bluetooth headsets:
Plantronics Voyager 5200 Office Bluetooth Headset 1-Way Base
This is one of the best Bluetooth headsets available and great for talking on the phone in or
out of the office. If you have a cell phone with Bluetooth connectivity, you will love walking and talking with this stylish wireless headset system.
With this headset, you will never have to worry about taking off your headset to answer another line. That’s because this headset has multiple connectivity. You can connect to your cell phone, desk phone, and your soft phone. And, whatever line someone calls you on, each call will be nice and clear. The sound quality of this headset is amazing because the microphone automatically tunes and there is a noise blackout system as well.
If you’re looking for one of the best Bluetooth headsets – this is it!
Plantronics Voyager Focus MS Bluetooth Headset (staff favorite)
One of the best sounding Bluetooth headsets, this one has active noise canceling (ANC) technology which cancels out almost 95% of outside noise so you can focus on your work. The sound emanating from this headset will thrill you with its crystal clear quality.
And the wonderful, quality sound won’t disappear once you take a step away from your cell phone. This headset gives you an incredible distance of 100 feet between you and your cell phone which is twice as much as most headsets.
Besides the sound quality, another great feature of this headset is the battery and the fact that you will have over twenty hours of listening and talking time. It’s also a great headphone for listening to music when you’re not working. You can also be at peace knowing the conversations you have using this product are totally private because this device has data encryption. This is one of the best Bluetooth headsets on the market, and it is most definitely the best sounding Bluetooth headset.
Jabra EVOLVE 75 Stereo Bluetooth USB Headset
When looking for one of the best Bluetooth phone headsets for the avid traveler, look no 
further. This headset is equipped with active noise canceling (ANC) speaker for anyone travels a lot on the airplane. This headset includes a USB adapter for a computer and a charger. It’s also one of the most comfortable headsets on the market, too, with its stylish and lightweight. when the microphone is not needed (i.e. listening to music), it can be clipped onto the headband magnetically. It also has hi-fi stereo sound. it’s compatible with most major softphones for your VoIP calls. It has a 100ft Bluetooth range when the USB adapter is used on your computer or laptop. 15 hours of battery time when it’s fully charged.
An absolutely amazing feature of this headset is that it has up to ten times the range of other headsets on the market. You can go almost anywhere with this headset – perfect for walking and talking. Yes, this is definitely the best Bluetooth phone headset for the traveling businessperson.
4. Jabra Evolve2 65 UC Stereo Bluetooth Wireless USB-A Headset
Without a doubt, this is the best Bluetooth headset for the multi-tasking, performance focused employee or entrepreneur. This Bluetooth device is formulated to work with internet services such as Skype and Facebook video or audio only calls. It is also able to connect simultaneously to two Bluetooth devices. You can also choose from our top picks of the best Jabra headset system to find the one that suits your office needs.
As with the other headsets in this review, this headset offers exceptional sound quality because of its noise canceling technology. It also has options which make the hands-free experience safer and even better, such as voice control.
Besides all of this, the battery life is absolutely amazing – up to 37 hours of talking time and over 350 hours of stand-by time. Plus, an added bonus for the music lovers out there, you can stream music for up to 37 hours.
These are just some of the features making the Jabra Evolve2 65 one of the best Bluetooth headsets for your money.
If you’re a multi-tasking enthusiast and are looking for some tools to help you become the most efficient version of yourself, these top Bluetooth headsets are just the thing you need. They add a bit of convenience to hectic lifestyles. They’re also an exceptional efficiency tool, something most office workers or business owners would find extremely helpful in enabling them to get all of the tasks on their To Do list finished. Bluetooth headsets can also be used with cordless office phones with the best quality to enhance phone range and sound quality.
Of course, these are just four out of many varieties of top Bluetooth headset products available. Whatever business you’re in, take a look at the top Bluetooth headsets and see if they might help bring a little sanity to your business life.
Unified Communications (UC) FAQ
What is Unified Communications (UC)
Q. What is Unified Communications?
A. Unified Communications (UC) is an extension of voice/data convergence and describes a situation in which technologies such as voice, email and instant messaging are integrated and presented to the user via a single intuitive user interface. UC also includes new applications such as ‘presence’ and ‘click-to-dial”.
Q. Who supplies UC systems?
A. UC systems/applications are manufactured by two types of vendors: IT/software companies like Microsoft and IBM; and phone/network companies like Alcatel-Lucent, Avaya, Cisco, Nortel, Siemens etc.
see Plantronics Softphone Compatibility Guide for more information.
Q. Why are headsets important?
A. Good UC Headsets have a massive impact on the Unified Communications user-experience, so it makes sense to choose a good one! Experience superior sound. The most obvious reason for this is to experience the greatly enhanced call clarity offered by UC. Anyone who has struggled with a cheap PC headset for VoIP will understand why this is so important! While traditional telephony is transmitted in the narrowband frequency range (300 Hz – 3,600 kHz), most UC systems support wideband frequency response – up to 6,800 KHz, for optimum call clarity. To enjoy this feature, you need a headset with full wideband audio capabilities.
Q. What is the difference between IP telephony and UC?
A. Voice/data convergence is the integration of all traffic types, which may include voice, data and video, onto a single IP network. UC is an extension of voice/data convergence and also includes applications like presence and click to dial. It is important to stress that enterprises who have adopted voice/data convergence solutions have not necessarily also invested in the full feature set of UC.
Q. Which benefits does UC give the user?
A. Users will experience enhanced freedom and comfort as they can work anywhere and still have access to all business critical data (phone numbers, email addresses, etc). It’s easy to keep in contact with colleagues no matter where you are, when all applications are integrated into a single interface, including fixed and mobile voice, e-mail, instant messaging, desktop applications and voice over IP (VoIP). A presence indicator, connected to applications such as your calendar and Email, gives real time updates on your status and availability to colleagues and vice versa.
Q. Which benefits does UC give the company?
A. One of the things that make UC so attractive is that it facilitates collaboration. The combination of a common interface and the improved sound quality of wideband headsets increases the sense of proximity, regardless of location. This benefits green business initiatives such as working from home and remote cooperation between virtual teams. Moreover, the ability to communicate using any device from any location can turn ‘wasted’ moments into productive ones.
Q. What is the role of the personal computer in UC?
A. UC is defined as the ability to manage all communications, whether it is voice, email, fax or instant messaging, through one user interface. UC vendors with IT/Software heritage are positioning the personal computer as the place where enterprise workers (especially mobile centric workers) manage all their communications.
Q. What is the role of desk phones in UC?
A. UC vendors with tradition in PSTN/Voice are positioning the desk phone as the place where enterprise workers manage all their communications.
Q. What is the role of PDA s & mobile phones in UC?
A. All UC vendors (both the PC-centric and the phone-centric) work with mobile phone manufacturers to ensure that their UC user interface is available on leading mobile device platforms.
Q. What is the role of the Internet in UC?
A. All UC systems are based on IP telephony to give users access to their business critical data from any location.
Q. What is the role of headsets in UC?
A. For personal computer-centric UC vendors, headsets represent high-quality, low cost end points, which complete the end-to-end voice solution. Multi-use headsets which bridge the gap between the traditional desk phone, the mobile phone/device and the personal computer are seen as especially beneficial to worker productivity. Many UC vendors require wideband audio quality to enable the true sound of their UC systems.
Q. Can I use my existing headset for UC?
A. Yes, if it is compatible with the UC system. In most cases a wideband headset is required to get the full UC audio experience.
Q. Can you use desk phones for UC?
A. Yes, some manufacturers produce desk phones that enable the user to manage all their communications using the desk phone user interface.
Q. What is the difference between UC soft phones and normal soft phones?
A. While a normal soft phone is a stand-alone application, the UC soft phone is integrated with other applications such as email, calendar, presence and voice mail.
Q. How does a noise-canceling microphone work?
A. It filters out unwanted background noise, by differentiating between sounds that come from nearby sources, such as the person talking, and ones that are further away. The distant sounds are then eliminated, thus providing crystal clear communications. In order to work properly, it’s important that the noise-canceling microphone be positioned close to the mouth (approximately 2 cm/less than 1 inch).