Poly EncorePro HW715 USB Mono Headset, Skype for Business Certified
The Plantronics EncorePro HW715 just plugs into USB
Every other EncorePro on this site needs something extra to connect — an amplifier, a direct-connect cable, or the DA90 processor. The Plantronics EncorePro HW715 USB headset is the one that doesn't. It plugs straight into your computer's USB port, with call control built into the cable, ready for the first call — premium 700-series comfort, no connection piece to buy.
It's the mono, over-the-head model in Poly's top-tier EncorePro 700 USB line — the same leatherette-and-nylon build as the QD HW710D, but with USB and inline controls instead of a Quick Disconnect. It's certified for Skype for Business, works with Teams, and — worth knowing up front — it's now end-of-life, so stock is limited.
No amplifier, no processor — just USB
The EncorePro HW715 is a self-contained USB headset: the audio processing and call control are built in, so it connects to a PC or Mac with a single USB plug and nothing else. There's no amplifier to match to a desk phone and no DA90 to add — the things the QD and Digital EncorePros require. Inline controls on the cable answer and end calls, adjust volume, and mute.
Plugs straight into a computer's USB port with built-in call control. No amplifier, no DA90, nothing extra to buy. For PC softphone and UC users.
End in a Quick Disconnect and need a separate amplifier, cable, or DA90 processor. More flexible across desk phones and managed fleets, but more to assemble.
Call control on the cable
Answer, mute, adjust — right there
The HW715's inline module puts the controls where your hand already is: answer or end a call, change the volume, and mute, without reaching for the keyboard or the on-screen app. It's the convenience the QD headsets only gain once you add an amplifier — here it's standard.The premium 700-series fit
Like the rest of the 700 line, the EncorePro HW715 is built from high-grade nylon composite with soft leatherette ear cushions for an ultra-lightweight, all-day fit, and a noise-canceling extendable boom that positions precisely, then sits clear of your peripheral vision. It's the comfort tier Poly reserves for the people who wear a headset every hour of every shift.
Does the EncorePro HW715 work with Teams?
Yes — the EncorePro HW715 works with Microsoft Teams and the major UC softphones, including Avaya and Cisco, as a standard USB headset. Its formal certification is for Skype for Business, Microsoft's earlier platform, and it's optimized for Lync; the label names an older standard, but the headset runs Teams without trouble.
The EncorePro HW715 is the EncorePro for the softphone era — premium 700-series comfort, built-in call control, and the simplicity of a single USB plug, with none of the amplifier-or-processor matching the QD models ask for. It's a PC headset, pure and simple: no desk phone, no extra hardware. With it now end-of-life, confirm the quantity you need is in stock, and HeadsetPlus's lifetime support stands behind every unit.
- Plantronics EncorePro HW715 USB mono noise-canceling headset with attached USB-A cable and inline call control
- Soft leatherette ear cushion (fitted)
- Quick start guide
| Type | Monaural (single-ear), over-the-head, on-ear (supra-aural) |
|---|---|
| Series | EncorePro 700 USB Series (premium tier) |
| Connection | USB-A, attached cable; connects to PC or Mac — no amplifier or processor required |
| Controls | Built-in inline call control: answer/end, volume, mute |
| Microphone | Noise-canceling adjustable, extendable boom — positions precisely and stays clear of peripheral vision |
| Audio | Wideband with advanced audio processing |
| Build / comfort | High-grade nylon-composite frame, soft leatherette ear cushions; ultra-lightweight |
| Management | Plantronics Manager Pro over USB — remote monitoring and asset management (sold separately) |
| Certification | Certified for Skype for Business, optimized for Microsoft Lync; works with Teams, Zoom, Avaya, Cisco and other UC softphones |
| Multi-device | No — USB / PC softphone only (no desk phone, no 3.5mm) |
| Availability | End of life — limited stock |
| Part number | 203476-01 / HP 783N5AA |
| Warranty | 1-year manufacturer warranty, plus HeadsetPlus lifetime technical support |
Software. The Plantronics EncorePro HW715 is certified for Skype for Business and optimized for Lync, and works as a standard USB headset with current platforms — Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Avaya, and Cisco among them. With optional Plantronics Manager Pro, IT can remotely monitor and manage every HW715 company-wide over USB.
Hardware. The EncorePro HW715 connects to a PC or Mac over USB-A only. It needs no amplifier, no DA90 processor, and no Quick Disconnect cable — everything is built in. It has no 3.5mm jack and does not connect to a traditional desk phone, so it's a PC softphone headset, not a multi-device or desk-phone one.
Platforms. The EncorePro HW715 is built for UC and hosted-service contact centers — intensive PC softphone users at their own desks who want premium all-day comfort and the simplicity of a single USB connection.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The Plantronics EncorePro HW715 is a USB headset with audio processing and call control built in — it plugs straight into a computer's USB port and works, with no amplifier, DA90 processor, or Quick Disconnect cable required. That's the main difference from the QD and Digital EncorePro models.
Yes. The EncorePro HW715 works with Microsoft Teams and other UC softphones, including Avaya and Cisco, as a standard USB headset. Its formal certification is for Skype for Business (Microsoft's earlier platform), but that doesn't limit it — it runs Teams without trouble.
Both are premium 700-series mono headsets with leatherette cushions and an extendable boom. The HW715 connects over USB with built-in call control, so it needs nothing else. The HW710D is a Digital-series Quick Disconnect headset that requires the separate DA90 processor. Choose the HW715 for simple PC softphone use, the HW710D for a DA90-managed fleet.
The EncorePro HW715 has been placed at end-of-life by Poly, so availability is limited to remaining stock. If you need a premium USB headset you can re-order in volume over time, ask about current EncorePro USB alternatives before committing a large deployment to the HW715.
No. The EncorePro HW715 is USB only — it connects to a PC or Mac and is designed for softphones and UC applications. It has no 3.5mm jack and no Quick Disconnect, so it doesn't connect to a traditional desk phone. For desk-phone use, a Quick Disconnect EncorePro with an amplifier is the right choice.
Yes. The EncorePro HW715 has intuitive inline controls on the cable to answer and end calls, adjust volume, and mute — no separate amplifier or control unit needed, since the call control is built into the USB headset.