(Best Buys) Corded Headsets
Nowadays, we see that the influence of cordless headsets has expanded greatly. For those interested in this traditional and familiar form of telecoms, Onedirect has provided a list of the top 10 best corded headsets available on the market in 2018. Take a look!
The Sennheiser’s 230 USB MS II is the first one of our list, due to its duability and yet lightweighted feature, with a re-inforced headband made of metal with many grooves, allowing it to be fit and fully adjustable to whomever uses it. The bendable arm guarantees that the microphone is well positioned and that it can be rotated 350 degrees. In addition to this, the headset comes with ‘Sennheiser Voice Clarity’, that when used in combination with the noise/cancelling microphone, it provides clear sound for daily use!
Why you’ll love it
- Cable length 2.9 metres
- 350 rotatable boom microphone
- Unique design
- Mono style USB headset
With excellent noise-cancelling technology, the Jabra Evolve 80 targets low-frequency sound and eliminates it from the user’s presence. It also features an E-STD standard microphone with sensitivity, comparable to an average telephone receiver. For further protection wideband audio as well as Digital Signal Processing or DSP technologies which help to ensure the suppression of any echoes and transmit your voice. For comfort and reliability the Jabra Evolve 80 MS comes with 2 leatherette ear cushions.
Why you’ll love it
- Optimised for Microsoft Lync
- E-STD microphone
- Wideband audio
- USB connection
For those looking for a professional headset with USB and 3.5mm jack connections, compatible with softphones such as Microsoft Lync and Skype for business, this would be of enormous advantage. To those working in hectic businesses, operating with efficiency and rapid communications networks, this headset is the perfect tool to keep your hands-free while in conversations, meaning you’ll be able to achieve essential tasks such as typing and writing. As it’s a corded headset, we should note that it has a cable length of 2m and 3.5mm making it enormously reliable.
Why you’ll love it
- Foam ear cushions
- 2m cord
- Rotatable microphone boom
- Lightweight aluminium design
Bringing you the best of the best, plug and play functionality and features which are easy to use, we have to say that the this headset makes call handling an efficient process. Furthermore, the headset comes with high definition sound with its Digital Signal Processing System, allowing for a drastic reduction in background ambience. Finally, with the additional support of the Jabra PeakStop your ears will be protected from sudden noise.
Why you’ll love it
- USB connection
- Can support Windows XP
- Jabra PeakStop function
- Digital Signal Processing
Designed for call centre environments, the SC 260 by Sennheiser is a great opportunity for businesses to gain access to efficient and consistent communication. The comfort aspect of this headset has been enhanced with Circle Flex technology – a technique which will allow the foam of the pad to be adjusted so that it fits perfectly. Users will also appreciate the ActiveGard to protect against noise and shock.
Why you’ll love it
- ActiveGard technology
- Quick disconnect port
- Sturdy metal reinforced headband
- Rotatable microphone
A discreet headset with plenty to show, the Plantronics Blackwire C435M provides an excellent quality of sound for the user. This headset is high performance driven and will guarantee that your office is more managemeable and has even more effective communications. We must also point out that the C435M is optimised for Microsoft Lync.
Why you’ll love it
- USB connection
- Noise cancelling microphone
- Dynamic EQ
- Microsoft Lync optimisation
7. Jabra BIZ 2400 II USB Duo PC Headset
The BIZ 2400 is an interesting headset which has been designed to stop the sound produced when the user exhales. As such, this Jabra headset delivers both HIFI and HD voice sound. Additionally, the headset comes with PeakStop technology, which in itself gives you protection by eliminating harmful noise from reaching your ears. You’ll also find the ultra-resistant kevlar-reinforced cords which are good sources of protection.
Why you’ll love it
- 3 options for wearing
- Hi-Fi audio quality
- Controls on headset
- Airshock microphone
Great for internet-based calls, the Sennheiser PC & USB headset comes with Plug and Play installation through the USB connection. You´ll also be able to connect it to your computer quite easily which in turn will enable the user to initiate calls via Skype, VoIPbuster immediately. Yet another example of why noise cancelling is so important, this Sennheiser headset allows for limited external noise that may otherwise have had a negative impact.
Why you’ll love it
- Plug and play via USB
- Adjustable microphone
- Binaural version
- Mute control
9. Onedirect ONE Mono Corded Headset
Cost-effective, professional and efficient, the Onedirect ONE Mono Corded Headset is a great opportunity to make flexibility a strong part of your office. Since it is so lightweight and adjustable you will be able to talk comfortably thorughout the day. Users can be rest assured that with the noise cancelling microphone the conversation will not be interrupted by noise.
Why you’ll love it
- Reinforced acoustic protection
- Noise cancelling microphone
- 2-year guarantee
- Foam eye cushion
10. Plantronics Blackwire C520M Binaural USB Headset
Last but not least, comes the Plantronics Blackwire C520M incorporating the so-called ‘Smart Sensor Technology’, which amazingly allows you to answer a call by simply applying the headset. It’s an intuitive and user-friendly device which includes visual alerts, fantastic audio quality and no further than the C52oM’s, the ‘Dynamic EQ’ feature optimising your voice quality when taking calls!
Why you’ll love it
- Dynamic EQ adjusts to configuration
- Wideband sound
- DSP natural voice sound
- Indicator lights and audio alerts
