Our Guide to Buying Skype Business Headsets
December 15, 2022
- 8 min read
It’s no surprise that with remote working being the norm, meetings and collaboration sessions are taking place more and more online. The interesting fact is that even when in the office, you may find that most employees are tapping into a meeting via Skype or other online meeting platforms, such as Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams, right from their desks, so those who are remote can also join. To do this with the most clarity and professional sound and communication, the headsets must be of the highest quality.
As with any meeting, you want to feel as though you are all together in the same room with no outside interference and sound quality giving the impression your colleague is sitting right across the board table from you. Our helpful guide will assist you to make the right choice of skype headsets for your business meetings.
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What is Skype for Business?
If you haven’t heard of Skype, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, video conferencing… the list goes on… in the past two years then where have you been? With Covid-19 becoming common place in our lives, working from home, having Sunday drinks with friends and simply visiting family who live only a ten-minute car ride away has all been taking place via video calls.
Skype for Business was one of the pioneering video conferencing apps (albeit after a few name changes and tweaks) used in conjunction with Microsoft and allowed businesses to continue to function through the onset and continuation of a global pandemic. Since its inception it has evolved into what we now know as Microsoft Teams, although Skype for Business is still available via subscription.
To put it in layman’s terms… it's so we can all see each other remotely working when we have meetings (and we all know that below the desk most of us are wearing PJ pants and fluffy slippers when working from home. No judgement here!).
Do You Need a Headset for Skype Calls?
If you want quality sound and no background interference, then yes, you need a headset for Skype calls. And obviously, this is where you are going to find the best Skype headsets for your needs. Sure, you could set up the laptop and have a video call using its inbuilt mic, but they have poor audio quality, won't filter out background noise and it can muffle or distort. You know that irritating phone call where the person you’re talking to has you on speakerphone? You can hear them talking, and understand 80% of what they’re saying but you have to really concentrate and do that squinty thing while you strain to listen. This, my friends, is why you need a business worthy Skype headset – especially if you’re hosting top level meetings while wearing half your PJ’s… again… no judgement.
What Features to Look For in a Skype Headset?
It’s as simple as comfort. You want cushioned ear cups, lightweight construction and of course crystal clear sound quality and noise cancellation. You don’t want to be trying to adjust your headset and straining to hear your colleagues through shoddy sound quality and interference.
The Best Skype for Business Headsets.
With the above in mind, lets have a look at our best picks for Skype headsets for use in any business (or remote) environment.
Best Wireless Skype Headset
Jabra Evolve 75
31%
Off
MSRP: $499
$345
inc GST
Save: $154
- WORKS WITH - Mobile + PC
- Active Noise Cancelling
- Busy lights
- Wideband audio
- Use for work and play
The Jabra Evolve 75 is affordable and has all the bells and whistles! Active Noise Cancelling helps you concentrate on the meeting at hand and with the ‘listen in function’ you can drop back into the office noise behind you to make sure you aren’t missing any of the latest gossip from around the photocopier, or of course listening in on who’s getting that promotion you had your eye on…
Jabra have added very useful busy lights - red lights on both earcups. They come on automatically when you're on a call or you can turn them on with a couple of button presses to show you're not available.
Best Wired Skype Headset
EPOS Sennheiser Impact SC 665
12%
Off
MSRP: $299
$263
inc GST
Save: $36
- WORKS WITH - Computer & Mobile
- Top of the range headset
- ULTRA noise cancelling mic
- Premium sound quality
- Leatherette ear cushions
With HD voice clarity, an ULTRA noise cancelling microphone the Sennheiser Impact SC 665 is lightweight and comfortable enough to wear all day. It has an ultra noise cancelling microphone so the person you're speaking to won't hear anything but the months sales figures, or where you should plan the office Christmas party.
Speakers are crystal clear so much so that you can hear a pin drop in your caller’s next room. The construction is stainless steel and aluminium parts for lightweight strength, metal re-enforced headband as well as ultra-sonic welded microphone housing.
And on top of all that you get a 3 year warranty! You really can’t go wrong with this headset from EPOS Sennheiser.
Best Noise Cancelling Skype Headset
Plantronics B825 Voyager Focus
50%
Off
MSRP: $571
$284
inc GST
Save: $287
- WORKS WITH - PC + Mobile
- ACTIVE Noise Cancelling
- Charging stand included
Are you using Microsoft Teams these days for your video conferencing? Well this headset from Plantronics may just be for you! There are a few Teams functions pre-programmed into the headset, such as the ability to launch Teams on your desktop directly from the headset. Also if you're on a mobile call using the headset, it will change your 'presence' in Teams to unavailable. Additionally, if you have technical issues and call Microsoft for support with the program, they will troubleshoot a Teams Certified device like this as part of the problem. So if we’re talking about headsets for virtual meetings and collaborating… this ticks every box! If you look up the term “purpose built” in the dictionary… you may find a picture of this headset!
Which Company Makes the Best Headsets for Skype?
We’ve listed and compared our top picks for the best Skype Headsets for you business needs. As with anything, different features and capability will differ between users. Every business is different but one of our picks is sure to suit.
Jabra Skype Headsets
Jabra Evolve2 40
30%
Off
Jabra have gone and done it again! They developed a new digital ‘chipset’ to support the new features and outstanding audio. This headset looks feels and performs as high end as it looks. Professional sound quality is a given for both calls and those sneaky music sessions while you’re busy inputting data or writing up those minutes from the last meeting.
With a wide, memory foam padded headband and comfy cushioned ear cups you can wear this all day and forget it’s on your head.
Plantronics Skype Headsets
Plantronics Voyager 4320
40%
Off
MSRP: $387
$233
inc GST
Save: $154
- WORKS WITH - Mobile/Tablet + PC/Laptop/Mac
- Includes USB-C Dongle
- Hybrid working flexibility
- Zoom Certified
- Up to 24 Hours Talk time
Meetings are not just about listening, but talking as well. These beauties have a long, flexible microphone because let’s face it – the closer the mic is to your mouth, the clearer your words will be to the person on the other end. This headset also features Poly ‘Acoustic Fence’ technology that blocks other background noises from your mic so the only thing your caller hears is you. There can no longer be any confusion about what either of you are agreeing to!
You’ll get alerts for talk time, connection and mute status.
Sennheiser Skype Headsets
EPOS Impact MB Pro 1
12%
Off
MSRP: $245
$216
inc GST
Save: $29
- WORKS WITH - Mobile ONLY
- 15 hour talk time
- ULTRA noise cancelling
- High comfort
- Premium audio
- 25m Bluetooth range
Another headset certified for MS Teams! How great! Pre-programmed Teams functions right there in the headset.
This Sennheiser headset can be charged with or without the stand – so if you have to travel for work, it’s got you covered. It gives you up to 15 hours of talk time with loads of charge to get through a full workday – even if you are on the phone for most of it. The only thing it can’t do is make you a coffee…
Buy Skype Headsets Online Today
Click on the links for each headset to check out more specs and decide if it’s the right choice for you and your business. As always, if you have questions we’re here to answer them. But know that anything we recommend, we would use ourselves – and most of the time we do! In fact, most of these headsets are so comfy there may be times where we go home forgetting we’re still wearing them. True story.
Get in touch or browse our range today.