{"product_id":"plantronics-blackwire-5220-stereo-usb-3-5mm-teams","title":"Plantronics Blackwire 5220 Stereo Headset – USB \u0026 3.5mm (Teams Certified)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Plantronics Blackwire 5220 you forget you're wearing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy the fourth back-to-back meeting, most headsets start to announce themselves — a hot spot above the ear, a pinch on the crown. The Plantronics Blackwire 5220 stereo headset is the one reviewers keep singling out for the opposite reason: memory-foam cushions and a light metal headband that more or less disappear over a full day of calls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the stereo model in Poly's Blackwire 5200 line — both ears covered to shut the room out — and like its mono twin, it plugs into a computer over USB and into a phone or tablet over 3.5mm. Certified for Microsoft Teams, available in USB-A or USB-C, and built for the people who live in calls rather than drop into them occasionally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild the exact Blackwire 5220 you need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne choice: how it plugs into your computer. The 3.5mm jack and the fold-flat carrying case come on both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e[icon:usb-a] USB-A connection.\u003c\/strong\u003e The standard USB-A plug for the ports most desktops and docks still use. Pick this if your computers are USB-A and staying that way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e[icon:usb-c] USB-C connection.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ends in USB-C for current laptops, with a USB-C-to-A adapter included, so it covers older machines too. The more future-proof pick across mixed hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn both versions:\u003c\/strong\u003e a 3.5mm plug for phones, tablets, and any device with a headset jack, plus the fold-flat carrying case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStereo or mono — which 5200 fits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blackwire 5220 covers both ears; the mono Blackwire 5210 leaves one open. The choice comes down to your room and your role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n[compare]\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlackwire 5220 (stereo)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth ears covered for focus and immersive sound — the pick for open-plan floors, deep work, and doubling as a music headset.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlackwire 5210 (mono)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne ear open to stay aware of the room and nearby colleagues — the pick for reception, supervisors, and anyone who needs to hear what's around them.\u003c\/div\u003e\n[\/compare]\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the Blackwire 5220 protects your hearing all day\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Plantronics Blackwire 5220 uses SoundGuard DIGITAL, which does more than cap a single loud spike. It limits peaks to around 102 dBA, flattens sudden acoustic startles, and — with Poly Lens enabled — tracks your Time-Weighted Average to keep daily noise exposure under 85 dBA, a common occupational-health threshold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost headsets protect you from the one loud screech. The 5220 also watches the cumulative dose across an eight-hour shift, which is the part that actually adds up for someone on calls all day. One thing worth knowing: that daily-average protection is enabled through Poly Lens, so it's worth switching on rather than assuming it's active out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n[stat]Keeps daily noise exposure under 85 dBA[\/stat]\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComfortable past the point most headsets quit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt 165 grams across both ears, the Blackwire 5220 stays light, and the slightly oversized leatherette cushions sit over memory foam that conforms instead of pressing. The ear cups pivot in and out to match your head shape, and the whole thing folds flat into the included case. It's the detail reviewers return to most: hours in, you stop noticing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOne headset for the call and the playlist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth ears plus a full 20 Hz to 20 kHz range make the Blackwire 5220 a real music headset, not just a call tool. Dynamic EQ handles the switch — a voice-tuned profile on a call, a richer profile the moment a track or video starts — with no setting to flip. Covering both ears also gives you passive isolation that softens the room; there's no active noise cancellation here, but for most offices the seal across both ears is enough to lock onto the meeting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA boom mic that puts your voice first\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe noise-canceling boom masks nearby talkers so callers hear you clearly from a busy desk, with DSP over the USB connection smoothing your voice to sound natural rather than processed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n[callout type=\"honest\"]Two things owners mention. The boom mic is effective but on the chunkier side, and a few find it takes a moment to position right — bend it close to the corner of your mouth and leave it there. And the Blackwire 5220 is wired by design: that's the trade for a stable, charge-free connection at a lower price than wireless, but if you need to roam away from your desk, a wireless headset is the better tool.[\/callout]\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSimple to roll out and manage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlug in the USB and it's recognized — no driver hunt — and Poly Lens keeps firmware and settings current. It's also where you switch on the daily-exposure hearing protection, with optional company-wide visibility for IT across a fleet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blackwire 5220 sits in a useful spot: more comfortable and better-protected than entry headsets, more versatile than a USB-only model, and a fraction of the price and fuss of wireless. Reviewers keep landing on the same verdict — it's the one they forget they're wearing by mid-afternoon. For someone whose day is mostly calls, across a computer and a phone both, that matters more than any single spec. Pick USB-A or USB-C, and it handles the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-tab=\"whats-in-the-box\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlantronics Blackwire 5220 stereo headset with inline-module cable and 3.5mm plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUSB-C to USB-A adapter — included with the USB-C version only\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFold-flat carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuick start guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe USB-A version ships with a USB-A connector; the USB-C version ships with a USB-C connector plus the USB-A adapter. Both include the 3.5mm plug and the carrying case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-tab=\"specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStereo (binaural), over-the-head, on-ear; pivoting ear cups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConnections\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-A or USB-C (your choice) plus 3.5mm; USB-C version includes a USB-A adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB to PC\/Mac; 3.5mm to phone, tablet, console, or any 3.5mm headset jack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMicrophone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNoise-canceling flexible boom; 100 Hz–8 kHz; sensitivity -38 dBV\/Pa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReceive audio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHi-fi stereo, 20 Hz–20 kHz; PC wideband and DSP over USB; Dynamic EQ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWearer noise reduction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive (from the ear cushions) — not active noise cancellation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHearing protection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoundGuard DIGITAL — anti-startle, peak limiting to ~102 dBA, and Time-Weighted Average keeping daily exposure under 85 dBA (via Poly Lens)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eControls (over USB)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInline module: answer\/end, volume, mute; LED indicators and audio prompts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeadband \/ cushions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLightweight metal headband; leatherette over memory foam; folds flat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 165 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCable\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 7.1 ft total (USB to headset), with inline module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePortability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFolds flat; carrying case included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManagement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoly Lens (firmware, settings, hearing protection); Plantronics Manager Pro optional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCertification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertified for Microsoft Teams; works with Zoom, Cisco, Avaya, Google, Amazon Connect and other UC softphones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-year manufacturer warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-tab=\"compatibility\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoftware.\u003c\/strong\u003e Over USB, the Plantronics Blackwire 5220 is certified for Microsoft Teams and works across the major UC platforms — Zoom, Cisco, Avaya, Google, and Amazon Connect among them. That USB connection is where its DSP, Dynamic EQ, inline call controls, and SoundGuard hearing protection operate, and Poly Lens manages firmware and the daily-exposure protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Blackwire 5220 connects to a PC or Mac over USB-A or USB-C (the USB-C version adds a USB-A adapter, covering both port types), and to a phone, tablet, gaming console, or any 3.5mm headset jack over its analog 3.5mm plug. It isn't built for a traditional desk phone's handset port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlatforms.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Blackwire 5220 suits all-day callers and the multi-device hybrid worker — open-plan offices and contact centers, remote and home setups, education, and anyone who wants one comfortable stereo headset for both meetings and media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-section=\"faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat devices does the Plantronics Blackwire 5220 work with?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Plantronics Blackwire 5220 connects to a PC or Mac over USB and to a phone, tablet, console, or any 3.5mm headset jack over its 3.5mm plug. That makes it a multi-device headset: one for your computer softphone and one for your mobile or other gear, rather than two separate headsets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat's the difference between the Blackwire 5220 USB-A and USB-C versions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly the computer connector. The USB-A version plugs into USB-A ports; the USB-C version ends in USB-C and includes a USB-C-to-A adapter, so it works with both newer and older machines. Both are otherwise identical, including the 3.5mm jack and the carrying case.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the Blackwire 5220 Microsoft Teams certified?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The Plantronics Blackwire 5220 is certified for Microsoft Teams over its USB connection, and it also works with Zoom, Cisco, Avaya, Google, and other UC softphones. Certification means reliable native call control, not just basic compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes the Blackwire 5220 have noise cancellation?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot active noise cancellation. The Blackwire 5220 has a noise-canceling microphone that keeps your background out of the caller's ear, plus passive noise reduction from the cushions covering both ears. There's no electronic ANC for the wearer — for that, you'd step up to an ANC model like Poly's Voyager Focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat's the difference between the Blackwire 5220 and the 5210?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Blackwire 5220 is stereo — both ears covered to block out the room and serve as a music headset. The Blackwire 5210 is the monaural version, leaving one ear open so you stay aware of your surroundings. Same 5200-series comfort, connectivity, and hearing protection otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use the Blackwire 5220 for music?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The Blackwire 5220 is hi-fi stereo with a full 20 Hz–20 kHz range, and its Dynamic EQ shifts automatically from a voice profile on calls to a richer profile for music and video. It's a genuinely capable everyday headset for media as well as meetings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- SUGGESTED: a short clip of the headset folding into its case and the ear cups pivoting, plus the two connectors (USB + 3.5mm); only if a real manufacturer URL is available --\u003e","brand":"Plantronics","offers":[{"title":"USB-A","offer_id":48505043681524,"sku":"80R97AA","price":93.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"USB-C","offer_id":48505043714292,"sku":"805H3AA","price":93.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/6467\/9412\/files\/Blackwire_5220_USB.jpg?v=1751515543","url":"https:\/\/headsetplus.com\/products\/plantronics-blackwire-5220-stereo-usb-3-5mm-teams","provider":"Headset Plus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}