Selecting the right headset is crucial for agents to have clear customer conversations. It helps minimise background noise, whether you’re working from home with kids around or in an office with coworkers nearby.
A good headset ensures better communication and a more professional experience for you and the customer. We recommend the following when deciding which headset type is best for your agents.
We’ve compiled a list of headset recommendations and some of our favourite ones below.
- Noise-cancelling earphones: This will help reduce the noise in the background environment so agents can hear the customer clearly without any distractions.
- Noise-cancelling microphone: This will help reduce the background noise that the customer might hear on the phone when taking calls in a home or office environment.
- Comfort: The headset must be comfortable for the agent to wear, especially for extended periods on the phone when it’s busy. Look for a nice headset with good padding around the ear.
- Compatibility: Most dedicated headsets are now advertised as compatible with Zoom and other platforms. While not necessary, it’s good to check to make sure the headset is compatible with these types of online platforms.
- Stereo-type headsets: We recommend headsets that have two earphones instead of one. A monaural (single earphone headset) can cause distraction and sometimes discomfort on the head for an agent.
Our favourite headsets:
1. Top of the line recommendation – Blackwire 5200 Series – Stereo
- Available in USB-C & USB-A (normal USB) connections
- Noise-canceling earphone & microphone
- 3.5mm jack connection
- Sound GUARD hearing protection built-in
You can view the headset here on the Poly website: Blackwire 5200 Series headset
2. Budget conscious with great Mic noise isolation & USB-C connector: Jabra Connect 4H Stereo
- Native USB-C Connector
- Excellent noise isolation
- Excellent quality to price comparison
- Lightweight (125g) and comfortable
You can view the headset here on the Jabra website: Jabra Connect 4H Stereo
3. Cheap/Medium range recommendation: Blackwire 3300 Series – Stereo
- Available in USB-C & USB-A (normal USB) connections
- Noise-canceling earphone & microphone
- 3.5mm jack connection
- Sound GUARD hearing protection built-in
- 3 different types of models available under this series which vary in pricing.
You can view the headset here on the Poly website: Blackwire 3300 Series headset