enter value/s in increments of 1 between 25 and 299
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Wired or wireless
Primary connection method.
Wired or wireless
Primary connection method.
Headset or headphones
Whether the unit is marketed as a headset or headphones with call capabilities.
Headset design
Microphone type
The microphone is either on an arm, a dongle or built into the headphones. Models with an arm usually allow for some adjustment to improve microphone placement.
iOS support
Sound quality receiving score
Three panelists assess the sound quality of headphones, headset or earbuds receiving dialogue during a video conference. Dialogue is sent to devices using a broadcast quality microphone.
enter value/s in increments of i between 43 and 87
Sound quality sending score
Three panelists assess the quality of microphone in the headset, headphones or earbuds that's sending dialogue during a video conference. Dialogue is received on a pair of reference grade headphones.
enter value/s in increments of i between 37 and 93
Fit and comfort score
Three panelists put the headsets or headphones on and adjust them accordingly. They note comfort on the top of the head, on, around or in-ears and any movement during use. They also consider restrictiveness of wires and clips during movement. Wireless headsets receive a perfect score in the restrictiveness assessment.
enter value/s in increments of i between 58 and 85
Included in this review
- Recommended
- Overall score
- Buy now
- Sound quality receiving score
- Sound quality sending score
- Fit and comfort score
- Durability score
- Ease of use score
- Good points
- Bad points
- Price
- Availability
- Brand
- Model
- Type
- Headset or headphones
- Wired or wireless
- Noise cancelling
- Microphone type
- Noise cancelling microphone
- Claimed battery life
- Works with Skype
- Works with Zoom
- Works with Google Meet
- Works with Facebook Chat
- iOS support
- Android support
- Digital assistant
- Controls
- Removable cable
- Cable connection type
- Cable length
- Bluetooth version
- Bluetooth range
- Wi-Fi
- Replaceable parts
- Battery type
- Other items included