Our Complete Buying Guide for Office Headsets
January 18, 2023
These days there are so many of us working from home a few days a week but also working in the office. This hybrid work model is the norm since the COVID-19 pandemic and our busy lifestyles. Sometimes headsets that are perfect for the home office may not be as perfect back in the corporate office. Obviously, the din of kids jumping on the trampoline, getting caught in the springs, crying blue murder at their siblings isn’t an in office predicament–but there are other distractions and points to consider in such an environment. Corporate office spaces have their own challenges in terms of noise and privacy. You might want to eavesdrop on Carol in the next cubicle whispering to her friend on the phone about a wild weekend away or maybe you want to drown out the cackling girls from sales that huddle around the photocopier every morning at exactly 10:13am. Either way, you need a headset that works perfectly for your given environment. Our complete guide will help you decide what’s best for you. (And let you continue to eavesdrop on Carol–her stories are insane).
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- What are the Benefits of Buying an Office Headset?
- What Features to Look For in a Headset for the Office
- The Best Office Headsets to Buy in 2024
- What is the Best Headset for a Noisy Office?
- Is Noise Cancelling Important in a Noisy Office?
- What Brands Make the Best Office Headsets?
- Buy Office Headsets at Simply Headsets
What are the Benefits of Buying an Office Headset?
The basic reasons are always the best reasons. When you’re in the office, you’ve got a thousand things going on at once most of the time. Having a headset means your hands are free to type, sort through papers, write and basically be more productive-as well as unwrapping your Mars Bar…
Gone are the days when we used to jam a phone receiver between our shoulder and jaw while trying to do another task at the same time. With a headset you can be productive, attentive and responsive without the need to hold on to the phone. The sound quality is also far superior to the desk phone handset. Also, let's be frank, it’s far more comfortable and helps promote better posture and wellbeing while at work.
What Features to Look For in a Headset for the Office
As with everything in life-different features stand out to different people and we all buy things based off what we like and need. Maybe you’re looking for comfort with the ear cups, or excellent noise cancelling capabilities. Do you need wireless? Bluetooth or DECT? The features that appeal to you may be different for the person sitting in the cubicle next to you (Carol…), so it’s important to make sure you get the right office headset for your needs. Lets check some out:
The Best Office Headsets to Buy in 2024
Best Wired Office Headset
Jabra Evolve 40
From:
$108
inc GST
- Works With - Mobile phone/tablet + PC
- Popular headset
- Leatherette ear cushions
- In-line audio controls
The Jabra Evolve 40 is a solid wired office headset and one of our best sellers at Simply Headsets. It comes with a USB connection and a 3.5mm connection, which lets you connect to both computers and mobile phones/tablets. The microphone boom slides into the headband as well so that you can put it away when not in use and use it like a regular pair of headphones. Did we also mention it has comfortable ear cushions, amazing sound and comes with a snazzy protective soft pouch carry case?
Best Wireless Office Headset
Jabra Engage 75
24%
Off
RRP: $659
Now:
$498
inc GST
Save: $161
- WORKS WITH - Desk Phone + PC + Mobile (2)
- Headband style - 2 earcups
- Easy Mute Buttons
- 13 hour talk time
The Jabra Engage 75 is one of the most versatile and popular DECT wireless headsets on the market. This beauty ticks all the boxes for a wireless office headset. It works seamlessly with desk phones, computers, and mobile phones and tablets. So you don't have to worry about whether or not it will work with your office setup. It also gives you a dependable 13 hours of talk time when fully charged. And if you're in a crowded office then this headset has increased density capacity so you won't run into any interference issues. With the Engage 75 you also get top-quality inbound and outbound sound and a terrific noise-cancelling mic.
What is the Best Headset for a Noisy Office?
Jabra Evolve2 75
23%
Off
RRP: $608
Now:
$470
inc GST
Save: $138
- WORKS WITH - Mobile + PC/Mac
- Dongle and charge via - USB-A
- Advanced Active Noise Cancelling
- Hide-Away Mic Boom
If you need a bit of peace and quiet while you’re working in the office, you’ll get it with these. The Evolve2 75's feature Active Noise Cancelling technology, which will block out noisy kids, barking dogs, and chatting co-workers with ease. Clients and co-workers will hear you loud and clear in your video conferencing meetings too. These beauties have eight perfectly placed precision noise-cancelling microphones to ensure that happens. You’ll also get up to 24 hours of talk time when these are fully charged, so there’s little chance of it running out of juice during an important meeting. Add exceptional inbound and outbound audio to the mix, and you’ve got yourself a fabulous headset for a noisy office.
Is Noise Cancelling Important in a Noisy Office?
Well… Does a bear…steal picnic baskets in the woods? The last thing you need coming down the phone line on an important call to clinch the deal of a lifetime, is Carol talking about getting drunk on a sun lounger on a wild weekend on the Gold Coast. Noise cancelling helps you have a one on one meeting via phone that feels as though you’re sitting in the same room. It gives you the confidence of knowing your call will be treated with the professionalism and respect it deserves and sustain productivity.
It’s true that many people thrive in a noisy, chaotic environment, and that’s perfectly okay, but taking a call with such noise going on in the background comes across as unprofessional and maybe even unreliable. Every aspect of your business is on display when you’re speaking with clients or customers. It’s not just the way you present yourself visually. If you’re trying to speak with someone and all they can hear in the background is laughing, shouting and yahooing about the grand final on the weekend, that won’t hold you in high stead with your prospective clients.
What Brands Make the Best Office Headsets?
All the brands stocked by Simply Headsets make great office headsets, it’s hard to pick a favourite. Some of people prefer Jabra headsets, some wear EPOS headsets and some wear Plantronics! They are chosen for all for different reasons. Check out some picks:
Jabra Office Headsets
Jabra Evolve2 40
22%
Off
These corded office headsets are easy to set up and use, which is great when you have a video meeting to join at short notice. Just plug them in with their USB connection into your PC or Mac, and you’re good to go. They’ve got amazing audio, so you’ll be able to hear everything clearly (music included), and they come with a noise-cancelling microphone, meaning you’ll also be heard clearly on the other end, too. Even if there’s a cacophony of noise in the background. These headsets are super comfortable to wear too and you can easily forget they're on your head.
Plantronics Office Headsets
Plantronics B825 Voyager Focus
44%
Off
RRP: $600
Now:
$336
inc GST
Save: $264
- WORKS WITH - PC + Mobile
- ACTIVE Noise Cancelling
- Charging stand included
This Bluetooth headset comes with active noise cancelling that blocks out external noise, leaving you with blissful silence. You can turn it on and off depending on your situation, giving you total freedom and control over your office environment. They work with Bluetooth-enabled smartphones, PC and tablets. You’ll get a noise-cancelling mic with these too, so when you’re in a video conferencing meeting, the only thing the people you’re talking to will hear is your voice, even if you're taking the call from someplace noisy. You’ll get terrific sound quality with these beauties as well, no matter what device you’re using, and they’re great for listening to music too!
Epos Office Headsets
EPOS Impact MB Pro 2
34%
Off
RRP: $340
Now:
$225
inc GST
Save: $115
- WORKS WITH - Mobile ONLY
- 15 hour talk time
- ULTRA noise cancelling
- High comfort
- Premium audio
- 25m Bluetooth range
If you’re looking for a fantastic headset that works with both mobile phones and computers, well, you’ve found it. Honestly, this is one of the best quality Bluetooth headsets you can buy today. You'll be hard pressed to find a better sounding headset, more comfortable and feature packed headset at any price. And if you do, please let us know! This EPOS Sennheiser headset offers you a respectable Bluetooth range of up to 25 metres, and they come with an ULTRA noise cancelling microphone, which is one of the best noise cancelling mics we've tested, and we've tried them all!
Buy Office Headsets at Simply Headsets
Have we convinced you yet? Taking calls and connecting on Zoom these days is the way most business meetings and calls are conducted. Gone are the days of sitting around a vast board table for hours on end when it could have been an email. Remote or hybrid working is the future and having an office headset that will assist you in keeping productivity up and professionalism on track, is essential in today’s workspaces.
Check out our range today.