Headsets for teams, preferably wireless

[northernladuk]

So what headsets are you using. I don't really like using the laptop set up and no headphones that some do so requirements are.

Both ears (over ear)
Purely for teams not general music use
Wireless
Lower budget (but could be swayed if it's the best long term plan to pay a bit more)

Anyone using anything they'd recommend?

[GregRickshaw]

So what headsets are you using. I don't really like using the laptop set up and no headphones that some do so requirements are.

Both ears (over ear)
Purely for teams not general music use
Wireless
Lower budget (but could be swayed if it's the best long term plan to pay a bit more)

Anyone using anything they'd recommend?

I really like the Plantronic Blackwire 5220, either both ears or just the one. Really reliable and very robust.

I know you said no music requirements etc,, but I find the two ear versions to be very good for PC games too.

[merseygrit]

So what headsets are you using. I don't really like using the laptop set up and no headphones that some do so requirements are.

Both ears (over ear)
Purely for teams not general music use
Wireless
Lower budget (but could be swayed if it's the best long term plan to pay a bit more)

Anyone using anything they'd recommend?

Try this https://bfy.tw/SpAz

[d000hg]

I bought the Jabra Evolve 40 as a 1-ear option since I work 100% at home and it's quiet, and I dislike talking with my ears covered. Which ticks none of your boxes. Go Bose noise-cancelling? Although I would possibly consider wireless ear-buds unless there is a reason you prefer over-ear? I find them overly warm.

[jainnode]

Jabra evolve75 - it's got wireless (via dongle) and bluetooth. great sound quality IMHO

[northernladuk]

I really like the Plantronic Blackwire 5220, either both ears or just the one. Really reliable and very robust.

I know you said no music requirements etc,, but I find the two ear versions to be very good for PC games too.

Thanks for that. The non music requirement was so people didn't suggest their high end music headphones. My son uses his Sony MH1000Mx4's but they are expensive and I see a couple of people here on teams with high end sound stuff. Probably great as they use for both but I don't really need the music element.

I bought the Jabra Evolve 40 as a 1-ear option since I work 100% at home and it's quiet, and I dislike talking with my ears covered. Which ticks none of your boxes. Go Bose noise-cancelling? Although I would possibly consider wireless ear-buds unless there is a reason you prefer over-ear? I find them overly warm.

I currently have a one ear plantronics and just thought there was a better option. Maybe I should said on ear not over. I probably wouldn't want an all covering set like the high end music ones for the same reasons as you. Not a fan of buds. Always had problems with them, I've definitely got one side smaller than the other as it always aches even when I swap around and have to bugger about with different sized rubber things. Even with messing about and high end units I still find them uncomfortable over time so. Happy with the on ear for work. Maybe one ear is best for me, never tried anything else. Got to be wireless though. Wires always getting in the way and can't step away so maybe the 75 is another good option.

So any advance on the Plantronics 5220 or Jabra 75?

[northernladuk]

Anyone got an experience with Sennheiser MB Pro 2 Stereo Cordless Bluetooth Headset?
https://www.headset-store.co.uk/senn...ing-stand.html

[GregRickshaw]

Anyone got an experience with Sennheiser MB Pro 2 Stereo Cordless Bluetooth Headset?
https://www.headset-store.co.uk/senn...ing-stand.html

Not that one in particular but I have never had any joy with bluetooth headsets used on laptops etc.,

I would really love a wireless/blue tooth headset, not that the plantronics lacks quality it's just the wires everywhere.

So if this does prove to be a good one I would be keen to hear

[b0redom]

I have Bose QC35. They're not cheap, but *have* been flawless, and you're a contractor man!

[SimonMac]

None of my recomendations fit youre requirements, so reading any futher will almost certinly be a waste of your time, but it might help you understanding my thinking when I chose a headset.

I have three headsets depending on the role

Jabra Evolve 40 - Solid for teams, covers both ears comfortbaly but is wired. If your headphones are just going to be used for teams I wouldn't rule out a wired device, most clientco laptops are crap and the bluetooth chip in them fails more than it works

Aftershokz Openmove - This was a left field choice as these are bone conducting so don't sit over your ears at all, great sound quality and being open you can hear peripheral conversations

BeoPlay H9 - High end Actvie Noise Cancelling over-ear headphones (look at the difference between on ear and over ear depending on your preference)

Depending on the situation I use any of the three, if I am on a client site dialing into a teams call I use the Aftershokz as I like to be aware of my surrounding environment, the BeoPlay are great for noise cancelling if the sound quality of the other end is poor (don't get me started on muppets with boom arm mic headseats that don't lower the boom so we can't actually hear them). Some machines don't have buetooth so always fall back to the Jabra Evolve's just wished they were USB-C (Plantronics Blackwire C5220 would be my choice if you need a USB-C paid). I aso have a pair of Sennheiser SC165 whcich never went back to a client that the kids use and again are basic but rock solid.

Where am I going with this? If you are just at home I wouldn't bother with a headset, spend your money on a decent external microphone and your QOL will be so so so much better, I generally don't care what other people are saying, I rarely listen, I am more concerned that people can here what they are paying me for.