Plantronics/Poly Blackwire 5220 USB-A & 3.5mm Duo Corded Headset
Launched in November 2017, this is the mid-range USB headset in the Plantronics/Poly range that includes a 3.5mm jack to connect to a mobile phone or tablet for all brands inc Apple. As a USB headset it will of course connect to any PC or Mac and works with all major softphones and applications.
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$135.00
The 5200 series are all Lync, Skype for Business and Microsoft Teams compatible of course they also work with all major softphones, other programmes like regular Skype, Dragon and pretty much anything you want to use a headset for on your PC or laptop! There’s also a USB C version
The microphone is of course noise cancelling so no-one hears the background noise around you and is wideband so your voice sounds natural and rich – just like you were there in person. Inbound audio is a very good quality and the Dynamic EQ feature automatically adapts to music and multimedia to give you the optimal sound for calls or the fun stuff. Many headsets don’t cope well switching from voice calls to music, and they have awful tinny audio when playing music but the 5200s do this with ease.So you can take a call on your softphone, then listen to music and stunning sound for both.
Ultra-soft leatherette ear cushions and lightweight headband mean all-day comfort and a secure fit. Indeed the 5220 models (that go on both ears) has 2 soft cushions which conform to the shape of your ear to help block out background noise (but please note this isn’t an ACTIVE noise cancelling headset. Also those duo models have a sprung headband to ease pressure on the top of the head for intensive all day use.
