Poly Voyager Free 60 Earbuds Review

The Poly Voyager Free 60 is the latest addition to the Voyager line of work headsets and is designed in the popular earbud style, except these are made to meet the needs of the everyday hybrid worker. With features like adjustable hybrid active noise cancellation, a three-mic array to isolate your voice, and a touchscreen charge case, the Voyager Free 60 is an all-in-one solution for both work and play.

There are two versions of the Voyager Free 60, one with a touchscreen charge case (this version is called the Voyager Free 60+) and one with a standard charging case (called the Voyager Free 60). It also comes in two colours (black and white). There is a Microsoft Teams certified version as well, which offers greater compatibility with MS Teams. Read on as we take a closer look at the Poly Voyager Free 60 to see if these could be your new favourite work buds!

Who is the Poly Voyager Free 60 for?

The Poly Voyager Free 60 is made for the everyday hybrid worker who wants pro-grade audio in a portable package, whether they are at home, in the office, or on the go. This earbud headset is perfect for those who work remotely or from home, as well as people who enjoy the bud style for its size, freedom of movement, and portability. Additionally, the Voyager Free 60 is an excellent choice for people who want a headset that they can use for work as well as outside of work. You wouldn't want to wear a traditional overhead headset with mic on a run or at the gym, but these buds won't break a sweat.

In fact, one of our favourite things about these Voyager work buds compared to traditional headsets is these are smaller, lighter and more discreet, so you can just as comfortably wear them outside of work hours. With its versatile features, including adjustable Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) and a three-mic array to isolate your voice for crystal-clear calls, the Voyager Free 60 is perfect for anyone who wants a solid headset to take with you anywhere.

Size & Comfort

Earbuds are a popular choice for those who prioritise small size and portability, and are especially useful for workers who are always on the go. But what good are they if they are not comfortable to wear? We're firmly in the 'comfort is king' camp, especially since you will be wearing your headset for most of your workday. Thankfully, the Voyager Free 60 earbuds are focused for comfort and feature a pressure relief design that reduces pressure in the ear canal, reducing the risk of discomfort or pain in the ears and making them more comfortable to wear for longer periods. These earbuds are also perfect for workouts or commutes as they're designed to stay securely in place even during movement.

What's Included in the Box?

The contents of the box vary depending on which version of the Poly Voyager Free 60 you purchase. If you opt for the Voyager Free 60+, you'll receive a touchscreen charge case with an OLED touch display and Qi wireless charging capabilities. A Qi charging pad is not included in the box, so you will need to bring your own. Additionally, the package comes with small, medium, and large silicon ear tips, a USB charging cable, a BT700 Bluetooth adapter, and a USB to 3.5mm audio cable.

If you purchase the Voyager Free 60, you'll receive a basic charge case without a touchscreen (but it does have Qi wireless charging capabilities), small, medium, and large silicon ear tips, a USB charging cable, a BT700 Bluetooth adapter, and a travel case for the charge case that also includes a slot to secure the Bluetooth adapter. You'll thank Poly for that later, as these things are super easy to lose if you don't have a place to put them!

Additional Features

The Poly Voyager Free 60 offers several additional features that make it standout option for work earbuds. One of these is its Adaptive Hybrid ANC, which automatically adjusts to your environment and wearing style to cancel out just the right amount of noise, ensuring a comfortable listening experience. It also comes with a transparency mode, allowing you to tune back into your natural surroundings without needing to take out your earbuds. Two thumbs up from us there.

The most exciting feature is definitely the touchscreen Charging Case that comes with the Voyager Free 60+ UC. This features a vibrant OLED colour touch display and intuitive icons, making it super easy to use. It gives you instant access to mute calls, adjust volume, connect to external sources, and switch devices without interrupting your work.

The Voyager Free 60 is built for hybrid work, and comes with Poly Lens Desktop, iPhone, and Android apps, so users and IT can customise the experience. Additionally, the earbuds are optimised for use with all major communication platforms and come with certifications from leading virtual meeting providers, ensuring the highest standard of audio quality on their platforms. Finally, the IP54 splash and dust resistant rating means that the Voyager Free 60 is durable and can withstand everyday wear and tear. So you can have peace of mind when it starts to rain out knowing your buds can handle a bit of water.

Battery Life 

The Poly Voyager Free 60 earbuds come with an impressive battery life for their size. The earbuds themselves have a battery capacity of 70mAh each, while the charge case has a capacity of 580mAh. With a full charge, the earbuds can provide up to 16.5 hours of talk time, which is 5.5 hours on the earbuds plus an additional 11 hours with the charge case. If you're using the earbuds for listening to music with ANC on, you can get up to 24 hours of listening time, which is 8 hours on the earbuds plus an additional 16 hours with the charge case.

The charging time for the earbuds is around 2 hours, while the charge case takes around 3 hours to fully charge. The earbuds also come with a fast charging feature, which gives you over an hour of talk time after just 15 minutes of charging. This fast charging feature can fully recharge your earbuds two times for up to 16.5 hours of active call use.

Additionally, the earbuds come with Qi certified wireless charging, which is great if you're a wireless charging convert. The earbuds also have a standby time of up to 30 days, which includes the standby time of the charging case.

Microphone Quality

The Poly Voyager Free 60 features advanced mic design and audio processing technologies that enable you to take calls wherever you are with crystal-clear sound quality. With a three-microphone array in each earbud, the device triangulates on your voice and minimises surrounding noise, making your voice loud and clear, no matter where you are. If you like to take calls outside then you'll also appreciate its WindSmart technology, which reduces wind noise and makes lunch time calls in the park a breeze.

Additionally, the device offers adjustable Sidetone with low, medium, or high settings, allowing you to control the sound of your own voice in your ear. Finally, you can use just one earbud for calls if necessary, making it easy to take a call even if you're only wearing one earbud.

Noise Cancelling Performance

The Poly Voyager Free 60 earbuds feature Adaptive Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling technology, which is designed to cancel out unwanted background noise for a more immersive audio experience. This means you can work in peace and quiet, even if your workspace is on the noisy side. It's great for concentrating on your favourite podcast or audiobook during your commutes too.

The ANC system uses multiple microphones to monitor the noise levels in the surrounding environment and then applies the appropriate level of noise cancellation to block out the noise. This helps to reduce distractions and improve focus, especially in noisy environments such as open-plan offices, busy cafes, or airports.

The Adaptive Hybrid ANC adjusts the level of noise cancellation according to the fit of the earbuds, ensuring that they provide the optimal level of noise cancellation without compromising on comfort. The Voyager Free 60 earbuds also come with a two-setting transparency mode, which lets you dial the ANC down whenever you need to stay aware of their surroundings without needing to take the earbuds out.

Overall, the Poly Voyager Free 60's Adaptive Hybrid ANC technology does a great job of reducing background noise, providing a quiet and immersive listening experience, and allowing users to stay focused on their work or enjoy their music without any distractions.

Sound Quality

The Voyager Free 60 Series earbuds are designed to provide immersive stereo sound with hi-fi quality and 10mm speaker drivers. The dynamic EQ is optimised for both PC wideband voice telephony up to 7 kHz and multimedia up to 20 kHz, ensuring high-quality sound for both work and play.

The sound quality of the Voyager Free 60 Series is quite impressive for earbuds designed for the enterprise world. The mids and highs are lively and clear, while the low end is sufficient, although not as prominent as on larger headphones. However, this is to be expected with in-ear headphones, and the Voyager Free 60 Series still delivers a satisfying listening experience for a wide range of audio content, including music, podcasts, shows, and games.

Connectivity

The Voyager Free 60 Series comes equipped with Bluetooth v5.3 and Class 1 connectivity, providing reliable wireless connection up to 30 meters when using the included BT700 Bluetooth adapter. The earbuds also support multipoint connectivity, which allows them to connect to two devices simultaneously, and remember up to 8 devices. The smart charge case for the Voyager Free 60+ UC version allows for easy switching between the two active devices.

The broadcast mode is a great feature that allows you to connect the earbuds to older devices with a headphone jack using the included 3.5mm to USB-C cable. This way, you can watch movies during a flight without needing to carry a second set of headphones around.

The earbuds are also certified to work with several business services like Zoom, Google Meet and Voice, and Microsoft Teams (for the Microsoft Teams certified edition of the Voyager Free 60). Additionally, you can easily configure and control your earbuds, including mute, using the touch display on the smart charge case powered by Poly LaunchPad technology (for the Voyager Free 60+ UC version).

In terms of Bluetooth wireless performance, the Voyager Free 60 Series earbuds offer reliable and stable connection, and the multipoint connectivity and broadcast mode are great features that make them even more versatile. The earbuds are also optimised for use with communications platforms and have certifications from leading virtual meeting providers, ensuring high-quality audio on these platforms.

Touchscreen Charging Case

The touch screen charging case of the Voyager Free 60+ is a standout feature that offers convenient and efficient control over the earbuds. The OLED touchscreen display makes it easy to access volume and mute functions, check battery life and call status, and toggle features like ANC. The touch display allows for quick adjustments to be made without needing to take out your phone or laptop.

Additionally, the smart charge case is capable of remembering up to eight devices, and can connect to two devices at the same time. This feature allows for easy multi-device management, and switching between devices is a breeze.

The charging case also comes with an analog-to-USB-C cable, which allows you to connect it to any device with a headphone jack, turning the case into a wireless transmitter for the earbuds. Overall, the touch screen charging case adds significant value to the Voyager Free 60+ and makes it a standout option in the enterprise earbud headphone market.

Price

The price of the Poly Voyager Free 60 varies depending on which configuration you choose, there is the Voyager Free 60+ which comes with the touchscreen charging case as well as the regular Voyager Free 60 with the standard non touch screen charging case. Below you can see the price for both models.

28% Off

MSRP: $617

Poly Voyager Free 60+ UC Bluetooth Earbuds USB-C, Black

$444 inc GST

Save: $173

• WORKS WITH -Mobile + Computer (via USB-C Dongle)
• Touchscreen control Qi Charge Case
• Active Noise Cancelling
• Connect to in-flight entertainment
• Discrete and lightweight

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31% Off

MSRP: $523

Poly Voyager Free 60 UC Bluetooth Earbuds USB-A, White

$360 inc GST

Save: $163

• WORKS WITH -Mobile + Computer (via USB-A Dongle)
• Qi Charge Case
• Active Noise Cancelling
• Discrete and lightweight

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And for a limited time only we are selling a Voyager Free 60+ for a super reduced price. Don't miss out on this red hot deal and grab a pair from Simply Headsets today!

36% Off

MSRP: $539

Poly Voyager Free 60+ MS Bluetooth Earbuds USB-A, Black

$344 inc GST

Save: $195

• WORKS WITH -Mobile + Computer (via USB-A Dongle)
• MS Teams Certified
• Touchscreen control Qi Charge Case
• Active Noise Cancelling
• Connect to in-flight entertainment

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Pros and Cons of the Poly Voyager Free 60

The Voyager Free 60 series are enterprise-focused earbuds that offer a range of features and performance that make them ideal for professionals who need a reliable and high-quality audio experience on the go. The earbuds have a sleek and modern design, which is not only stylish but also comfortable to wear. It also gets bonus points for coming in more than one colour, with the option to get it in either black or white. Most enterprise focused headsets only come in black, so having a lighter colour option is always appreciated.

The Voyager Free 60 also features excellent adaptive active noise-cancellation technology, multiple microphones for clear calls, and hi-fi sound with 10mm speaker drivers that deliver dynamic and immersive audio. The Bluetooth connectivity is solid, with multipoint connectivity and a range of up to 30 meters with the included BT700 Bluetooth adapter.

The Voyager Free 60+ adds a smart charging case with a touchscreen display, which is a unique feature in earbud headphones, and the ability to use the case as a wireless transmitter for in-flight entertainment with the included 3.5mm to USB-C cable. This is a seriously amazing feature, as it allows you to use your Voyager buds for watching movies and listening to music on the plane, without needing to use bring another 3.5mm compatible pair of headphones, or use the awful headphones they give out on the plane.

The only downside to the Voyager Free 60 comes down to the nature of the earbud style, which is that since they don't have a microphone boom, the microphone is not ideally positioned close to your mouth for best voice quality and noise cancelling performance, but for an earbud style headphone it actually performs really well in those regards.

Overall, the Poly Voyager Free 60 is a solid choice for those who are looking for a stylish and portable wireless earbud option that offers noise-cancelling technology and long battery life.

Final Verdict

We highly recommend the Poly Voyager Free 60 for anyone who wants a portable and lightweight headset that can handle both personal and work-related calls. We especially love the sleek design and the innovative touch screen charging case, which is a unique feature in the earbud headset market. Their feature set makes the Voyager Free 60 earbuds an excellent choice for remote workers, on-the-go professionals, and those who work from home or in quiet office environments.

Although the earbuds offer decent noise cancellation, their design may not be suitable for extremely noisy environments like call centres. For such scenarios, we suggest a headset with an extendable boom microphone that is close to your lips. Overall, the Poly Voyager Free 60 is an excellent alternative to traditional overhead or over-ear headsets and is definitely worth considering for anyone looking for a compact, stylish, and high-performing earbud headset.

Shop the Poly Voyager Free 60 Today at Simply Headsets

If the Poly Voyager Free 60 sounds like the ideal earbud headset for you, you can easily purchase it from Simply Headsets, or you can speak with our team of headset experts on 1300 889 728 to place an order or to discuss your needs to ensure it's the right fit for you and your work situation. Additionally, you can check out the entire collection of Voyager headsets on our website. And don't forget, any purchase you make comes with FREE lifetime support!