GN Netcom Jabra 9470 Pro Headset

Overview of the GN Netcom Jabra 9470 Pro Headset

The GN Pro 9470 is member of a very exclusive headset club – the all-in-one headset. Few headsets are able to toggle so effortlessly between computer, office phone and mobile phone. Others offer one or even two of these features, but only the Jabra GN Pro 9470, the Jabra GN GO 6470 and the Sennheiser VMX Office, and the Plantronics SAVI W710, 720 and 740 are able to do all three!

However, it is important to note that the GN 9470 Pro or the Plantronics 700 series will not work with your mobile phone when outside of the office. They only connect within the office walls via the base station, not the actual headsets themselves. If you are after a headset that works when you’re on the go too then check out the awesome Jabra 6470 GO. If it’s for the office only then the Jabra 9470 pro, or the Plantronics SAVI 740, with their multiple wearing styles are the smart choice.

To change between devices (mobile / computer/ office phone), you simply tap the elegant and easy-to-follow touch screen. It’s very easy and looks great too. Whether it’s a mobile call inside the office, a call from your office desk phone or an IP-based call on your computer, all now come to the same headset – just tap and start talking. Now that is special!

In this elite class the GN Pro 9470 pro is the pinnacle, the zenith, the bees’ knees, the dogs b-… well, you get the idea. Plus, Jabra/GN Netcom has managed to wrap this incredible functionality in a super stylish, multi-wearing style, touch screen package. It’s sexy, futuristic and a veritable wolf in a supermodel’s clothing.

And as far as the brand goes, Jabra is one of the established market leaders so you can’t fault this headset whichever way you turn. At this price it is AMAZING value!

The Good

The GN Netcom 9470 offers an unparalleled array of features and wearing styles, so where do you start?

Is it the leading 10-hour talk time? How about Jabra’s 2-microphone noise blackout technology for exceptional noise cancelling? What about the amazing 150m reception range offered by the latest DECT 6.0 technology? And all this underlying the fact it connects to your mobile, computer and office phone at the same time. Finally there’s one headset for everything in and out of the office!

A little secret is… because the Jabra GN Pro9470 can connect to your computer it means that any music you have saved on your PC can also be listened to through the computer mode of the headset. Having some personal music to listen to quietly and discreetly is a great little bonus for staff. As soon as a call comes in and you pick it up, the music stops. When you hang up the call you simply touch the computer icon on screen and the music starts again. How cool is that?

And here’s a great safety feature: the Jabra Safe Tone technology allows this to headset be noise-at-work compliant. This protects users’ hearing by cutting off sound spikes and sudden loud noises. Please note this phone is not G616-compliant because you can turn this feature off, but it still offers the ultimate protection when left on. If you’re looking for G616-compliant headsets in Australia, take a look at the Sennheiser DW Office.

The Jabra GN Pro9470 offers 3 wearing styles: over-the-head, over-the-ear and behind-the-neck (neckband is an optional extra). The headset is incredibly comfortable in any style, which is rather unusual as most manage to only do one well.

Set up is a breeze and it’s as simple as following the Smart Set-Up Wizard on the touch screen. Pull it out of the box and you’ll be using it in minutes. Simplicity itself!

But remember, if you’re looking to answer calls away from your desk you’ll need to buy a remote lifter ((see the GN 1000 lifter in the accessories tab above this review or if you have a modern phone, call us for compatibility).

The Not-So-Good

If you’re looking to wear the GN Pro 9470 as an over-the-ear headset for mobile phone use outside of the office, then this is not the product you need. The GN Pro 9470 is designed for in-office use with your mobile since it needs the base station to operate. However, the Jabra GN GO6470 is Bluetooth - not DECT 6.0 – and therefore will let you use your headset with your mobile anywhere.

The Verdict

For people looking for an all-in-one headset for the office, this is worth every cent. If you’re looking for an office, computer and on-the-go mobile headset then go directly to the Jabra 6470 and do not pass GO.

The only other headset worth considering (for office only use) that is similar to the GN 9470 is the Plantronics SAVI W740 – also with multiple wearing style options.

If you don’t need the mobile phone functionality then save your money and buy the very good Jabra Pro 9450. Or if you’re not a Jabra brand loyalist then the latest Sennheiser Office range is an absolute standout (DW Office, DW Pro 1 and the DW Pro 2).

No matter which of these flagship headsets you choose, you’ll change the way you work forever!