Open Office Challenge: Which Headset Noise Canceling Mic Performs Best?
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- Опубликовано: 2 июн 2024
- In this video, we test a variety of professional-grade UC headset noise canceling mics in a real-world Open Office environment to see how well they block out the office noise. We test multiple brands and wearing styles from over-ear, on-ear, and ear hook to truly wireless earbuds ranging in MSRP of $129.99 to $449.95.
Headsets featured:
Time Stamps
00:00 Introduction
00:25 Logitech Zone Vibe Wireless
00:35 Yealink BH71 Pro
00:59 EPOS Impact 860T ANC (Wired Headset)
01:21 JPL Element BT500D
01:41 Yealink BH76 Plus
02:16 Shokz Opencomm2 UC
02:48 Logitech Zone True Wireless Earbuds
03:17 Apple AirPods Pro
03:42 Logitech Zone Wireless 2
04:18 HP Poly Voyager 5200 UC
04:40 Jabra Evolve2 55
05:00 Jabra Evolve2 Buds
05:29 Jabra Evolve2 65 Flex
06:06 HP Poly Voyager Free 60+ UC
06:39 HP Poly Voyager Focus 2
07:13 EPOS Impact 1061T ANC
07:57 HP Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC
08:24 Outro using EPOS Impact 860T ANC
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Love hearing this type of comparison!
Thank you so much for the feedback! We appreciate you watching! Stay tuned for more!
Excellent video!! Thank you very much for this comparison.
Thank you so much for watching and providing your feedback! Stay tuned for more comparison videos! The next one was filmed at Enterprise Connect 2024. I picked the noisiest space in the Gaylord Palms which was in a large hallway that connected the atrium to the convention center. It was a high foot traffic area as well as space where people were meeting and eating. I was able to test 15 different headsets!
Great video. I wish that for every headset you would comment on comfort and how you hear the environment. It seemed pretty random. Regardless, very informative for the microphone performance!
Great job on this!
Thank you so much, Steve! Appreciate the feedback. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel!
You are the best, thanks again and greetings from Germany!
Wow, thanks! And thank you for watching and supporting our channel!
I love the opencomm2 because you can wear earplugs to drown out the office noise if you need quiet (or to protect your hearing), or some noise canceling earbuds so you can switch cancelation on and off! The opencomm still works great with plugs in!!
Hi Christopher! Thanks so much for sharing your experience and insight into the Shokz Opencomm2!
Excellent video. I really like that it is split and labeled, so we can jump from one model to another for instant comparison. Thank you. I just bought Jabra Evolve 75 for my noisy office, but I am disappointed, mostly by the battery life and a few other things. Your video was very useful to help me narrow my next pick.
Which headset did you use at the beginning of the video?
Any chance you could share your top pick(s)? It seems like the EPOS sounded the best...
(PS: I respect and appreciate you were letting the sound speak for itself, so it is ok if you don't pick your #1...top 3 maybe? 5? ;)
Hi Gaby! Thank you so much for watching, sharing this insightful feedback, and supporting our channel. It's surprising to hear the original Jabra Evolve 75 isn't performing well. Have you downloaded Jabra Direct and updated the headset and dongle firmware? www.jabra.com/software-and-services/jabra-direct
To answer your questions:
The headset I am using in the beginning of the video is the Logitech Zone Vibe Wireless UC headset. ruclips.net/video/Qhd3LuVxTSY/видео.html
As far as my top picks go, that is subjective. The headset you select should be based on your preferences and use case. Coincidentally, I recently wrote a blog that will be posted soon about my pick for Top 5 Most Comfortable UC Bluetooth Headsets that include: Jabra Evolve2 65 Flex, Shokz Opencomm2 UC, HP Poly Voyager Focus 2, Yealink BH70, and Logitech Zone Vibe Wireless UC. However, my top pick for best noise canceling mic based on my tests, is the EPOS Impact 1000 Series. EPOS Impact 1000 Video ruclips.net/video/YaPuE5yDXyU/видео.html
The Jabra Evolve2 55, Poly Voyager Focus 2, and Yealink BH70 also have strong performing NC microphones.
What is your use case? What do you connect the headset to? What are key features you are looking for in a headset?
I'm using an M1 Mac for teaching..I absolutely cannot have any background noise. The sound, I thought, for the Logitech Zone Wireless 2 was pretty good. I didn't hear any background noise, unlike several others that you presented on this video. I also liked The Poly Voyager Free 60 with its cool case (and very surprised about the good clear sound for earbuds), the Focus 2 definitely would need the ANC on (of course the last two are a bit more pricey), but my question about all three is the comfort that you didn't mention. I need to sit for 4+ hours at a time, without much of a break. What would you suggest? Logitech fits my budget better, but I don't mind investing a little more for the comfort. Thanks for the video!
I've been on vacation, so I'm sorry for the delayed response. The most comfortable headsets I've used are the Jabra Evolve2 65 Flex, Jabra Evolve2 55, Poly Voyager Focus 2, Yealink BH70, Shokz Opencomm2 UC, and Logitech Zone Vibe Wireless. I can and have worn all these headsets for 4+ hours. No headset I've tested blocks 100% of noise, but they do a good job of suppressing background noise. The Logitech Zone Wireless 2 is a great performing headset. However, it's heavier than the headsets I listed in this response. What platform are you using to teach? Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, Webex, other? These platforms have added additional Noise Suppression options you can select. For example, Teams has Voice Isolation and Zoom has Personalized audio isolation settings that do a fantastic job of suppressing background noise and focusing more on your voice.
Nice work!
How did you connected the AirPods? Plain pc Bluetooth?
Thanks! Yes, I paired the AirPods Pro via Bluetooth directly to the Windows laptop. The challenge was getting the transmit (mic) audio to go through them when using the Windows 11 Camera App so I selected them as my mic and speakers in a Zoom Meeting instead and recorded it. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel!
Great vid - just what I was looking for! How’s the Comfort on the EPOS after wearing 8+ hours a day?
Great question! Comfort is subjective so it’s challenging to provide a definitive answer. Based on my preferences, due to weight, I can wear for about 4hrs but do need a break around lunchtime. The most comfortable headsets I’ve tested are: Jabra Evolve2 65 Flex, Jabra Evolve 55 (Mono and Dual), Yealink BH70, Logitech Vibe Wireless, and Shokz Opencomm2 UC. The EPOs Impact 1000 Series have the best performing microphone based on my tests.
Do you know if the mic quality is different for the AirPod Pros when connected to Windows vs a Mac?
I use a Mac for work and have been eyeing out the AirPod Pros for work but can hardly find any tests online comparing the AirPod Pros against other products like the Yealink BH72 and Shokz OpenComm2 (these 2 are what I use now but I much prefer the small form factor of AirPod Pros and their connectivity with my other Apple devices)
Hi Wesso! Great question and reason I recently obtained a MacBook Air! I will now be able to test/demo the various headsets in a macOS environment. This may be a great start! AirPods Pro vs Yealink BH72 vs Shokz Opencomm2 Mic Comparison on a Mac! Stay tuned! Appreciate you watching and supporting our channel!
Awesome, I look forward to that video! I really am hoping that the AirPod Pros will be superior on the Mac because from what I've heard so far (when colleagues uses the AirPod Pros with their Windows computer in a meeting) the AirPods Pros has been performing poorly.@@CallOneInc
Great video. Thank you very much. I got the EPOS Impact 1060T ANC and the Jabra Evolve2 55. I had to return the Jabra Evolve2 55 because it only blocks out the noise when no one is speaking into the microphone, the EPOS Impact 1060T blocks out noise even when playing loud music on my phone and speaking into the microphone. The major issue I have with the EPOS Impact 1060T is firstly, it is a pain to connect initially to the Bluetooth on multiple PCs, secondly, it cuts out regularly when playing videos and even during calls sometimes across several devices, so this isn't an issue with just one PC. Do you have any recommendation on any other brand that cuts on the noise when someone speaks into the microphone but does not cut out as much when connected to the Bluetooth.
Hello EL-Chisom! Thank you so much for sharing your experience. These UC Bluetooth headsets are designed to connect to a PC via the included USB dongle (FYI - Computer manufacturers are finally getting on board and are developing laptops with chipsets with the appropriate Bluetooth profiles negating the need for a dongle). Until then, a dongle is needed. I'm curious about your use case. Why do you need to pair a single headset to multiple computers? Also, what is happening when it cuts out? Are you paired simultaneously to multiple laptops? What applications/programs are being run? Is one laptop using the included dongle? Are all paired directly via Bluetooth? As I mentioned earlier, while you can pair directly to a Bluetooth enabled computer, it may not support required Bluetooth Profiles (There are several). Here's a breakdown of the primary Bluetooth profiles involved in supporting input and output audio with a Bluetooth headset on a laptop:
Output Audio (Laptop to Headset)
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile): This is arguably the most important profile for wireless audio. A2DP defines how high-quality stereo audio can be streamed from your laptop to the Bluetooth headset.
Input Audio (Headset to Laptop)
HFP (Hands-Free Profile): Designed for phone calls, HFP lets your Bluetooth headset's microphone send audio back to the laptop. It often comes with a lower audio quality than A2DP for output, due to the limitations of handling audio both ways simultaneously.
HSP (Headset Profile): A slightly older alternative to HFP, serving a similar purpose. If your headset is a bit older, it might use this profile instead.
Additional Considerations
AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile): While not directly handling audio transmission, AVRCP is often coupled with A2DP to give you control over playback functions. This lets you adjust volume, skip tracks, etc., from your headset.
Codecs: The audio codec (like SBC, aptX, AAC) used by the headset and laptop will influence the audio quality of the stream. Your headset and laptop need to support a compatible codec for the best sound.
Checking for Profile Support
Here's how to see which profiles your headset and laptop support:
Laptop: The Bluetooth settings in your operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux) should list the profiles your laptop supports.
Headset: The specifications or manual for your Bluetooth headset will list its supported Bluetooth profiles.
Does this help? Appreciate you supporting our channel!
@@CallOneInc Massive thanks for such a detailed and comprehensive response. Yes the headset was initially connected without the dongle to 2 PCs and a phone, but after your comment, I used the dongle on one PC and Bluetooth for the other, they are connected simultaneously. With the dongle connection it is a lot more stable than it was initially. The reason I need to connect to two PCs is to switch between my personal PC and work PC whilst working from without the need for a second headset, which is what I was doing before. It was just easier to leave both connected simultaneously instead of having to connect anytime I needed to use it. Whilst the cutouts have significantly reduced, the EPOS Impact seems quite "temperamental", I have noticed now that even with the dongle, if I leave my personal PC for a while, and then come back to it, the audio just doesn't output from the headset even though connected unless one of two things happen, I "press and hold" the top of the dongle which I think resets it or something OR I go to the Sound section on Control Panel and switch between "Playback and "Recording" on Windows and somehow that fixes it...never had a headset that does that before though. Apart from that, it seems to be a really good headset, and does the noise cancelling from a really close range on the microphone which is what I really wanted.
I do have a question though, is there a second or third headset brand you can recommend that performs mic noise cancelling even when I am speaking into the microphone, which is why I returned the Evolve2 55 and probably the only reason I kept the EPOS IMPACT 1060T. Looking forward to your feedback.
@@el-chisom1130 appreciate this level of detail. I regularly share feedback to all the major headset brands on the various use cases. To date, I have not tested a headset mic that performs as well as EPOS Impact 1000 Series except for their newer corded USB Impact 700 and 800 Series. Like you mentioned, others typically block noise when headset wearer stops talking but background noise will be heard in varying degrees depending on the headset mic. However, I have found when using Teams and Zoom, the noise suppression does a great job of blocking background noise including voices
Thanks very much for this review. I use a headset when I travel for Zoom/Teams/other calls and to listen to music, movies and audiobooks and at home for some calls and maybe music/audiobooks as well. I'd like a superior mic and ease of connecting. I have two Macs (one home and one for travel), an iPhone and an iPad. I purchased and returned an Orosound Tilde -- the mic was terrific, the speakers pretty good, but it had trouble switching from Teams to Zoom and often had trouble with Zoom. I'm now thinking of the Jabra Evolve2 55 (seems to have better mic performance than the 65 flex, who form factor I really like). Would the Epos 1000 with noise cancellation or the Epos 860 perform better? (I've read that the Epos app for the Mac performs poorly but don't know if that has been fixed.). I'm less concerned about price and more about functionality. Will it always work and work well when I need to join a Zoom or Teams call? Would it be good if I were creating audio or video material?
Love the detailed use case information. As you know, Teams and Zoom are rivals. This is a great experiment I have to set up on my Mac to see the performance of the Jabra Evolve2 55 and Jabra Direct software and interchanging between Teams and Zoom. I will do the same with EPOS Impact 1061T ANC and EPOS Connect on a Mac. I'm stretched a bit thin at the moment but I'm adding this to my list of scenarios to create. Thank you so much for supporting our channel and this real-world use case! Stay tuned!
@@CallOneInc Thanks. Someone mentioned an app for the Mac called SoundSource by Rogue Amoeba, which makes it easier to specify the audio input/output devices for each app you use (Zoom, Teams and others). I don't know if you have looked at this app. Might be worth testing.
Thanks for sharing! I’ll take a look however I typically try and use only what most enterprise clients are allowed to do and not many IT Departments allow employees to download unauthorized software or apps. (Luckily I can do whatever I want but will first see the experience with only Teams and Zoom. I will then see the experience with Jabra Direct and EPOS Connect as some IT teams don’t allow these headset device management apps to be downloaded on company machines. I’ll keep you posted!
I work in an open medical office and primarily use my headset for listening to music and chart dictation, maybe 30% of the time with teams. I'm probably one of the few who are more focused on ANC or noise cancelling to cut down on noise that I hear more so than the ANC mic. I'm basically looking for great noise cancelling headphones that have a boom mic. Doesn't have to be wireless. Would any of these make the office less noisy and allow me to concentrate better?
Thanks for reaching out! We actually have a webpage dedicated to ANC headsets. calloneinc.com/active-noise-cancelling-headsets/
If you prefer to have a boom mic, here are some options that ANC speakers to help suppress the background noise you hear:
- HP Poly Voyager Focus 2
- HP Poly Blackwire 8225
- Jabra Evolve2 50
- Jabra Evolve2 55 Stereo
- Jabra Evolve2 65 Flex
- Jabra Evolve2 75
- Jabra Evolve2 85
- EPOS Impact 1061 ANC
- EPOS Impact 1060T ANC
- EPOS Impact 1061T ANC
- EPOS Impact SC 660 ANC
- EPOS Adapt 560
- Logitech Zone Wireless 2
- Logitech Zone Wireless
- Yealink BH76 Plus
- Yealink BH76
- Yealink UH38
If you are in the United States, contact us! We can help you select the right headset and provide a discounted price.
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Where can i purchase the EPOS Impact 1061T ANC? I am a professor and teach at a few universities and having a headset like this would be a game changer. I also travel a lot and run my own company and being able to have a headset like this for meetings would be very helpful.
If you are in the US, contact us directly! 1-800-749-3160 or. Email us sales@calloneonline.com
Work like yours make RUclips a godsend. Dope business
Wow, thank you! Appreciate your support!
EPOS C1, wired USB_C plug directly onto iPhone or laptop. $33. it is more than good (enough). Never any glitch, Try it.
Nice. I am interested in epos impact 1060 anc.
Why this version? Because I do not want to be Microsoft Teams certified. I am using 90% of the time only Slack and 10 % Microsoft Teams or this should not be such a dramatic for my choice? Do you have a test in an apartament and in the background or really near there is a child that is talking or crying?
Hi Alexandru! Great use case scenario! Here's a video that contains multiple background noises included a baby crying. However, please note that I will be filming a headset mic test video from an actual day care with real babies/children in the background. For now, this gives you a pretty good idea of how the EPOS Impact 1000 mics perform. Check out the video. There are time stamps if you want to skip. ruclips.net/video/YaPuE5yDXyU/видео.html
@@CallOneInc thanks. I know that video but there the version of epos was without ANC from what you respond to me.
I am waiting for the video from care of babies and childs. 👍
@@Aleex7315 ANC reduces the background noise that YOU hear -- not the noise that is entering the microphone and being sent to person you are speaking with. So if you do not want to hear your children, then ANC will help. However, the microphone that you speak into is the same on all versions of the EPOS 1000. Hope that helps.
@@jsnx yes I know. Thank you! I pointed out all the things that I am interested for testinng, maybe it was misunderstood
Any recommendations for a desk microphone that can be hidden from webcams, but only pick up my voice not the room echo? my over the head Plantronics C5220T's microphone is awesome but I get headaches when wearing headsets.
Hi Blake, can you share a little more information about your environment? There are multiple USB microphones and USB/Bluetooth Speakerphones that can be used. How well they suppress background noise may be challenging as they are designed to pick up sound.
@@CallOneInc I have multi monitor setup in a very bright, sunroom with lots of indirect sunlight. Tall wooden ceilings make it a bit echo-y. The doors keep out noises from other rooms. Basically I'm trying to find something others won't see during zoom but only picks up my voice in front of it. I have Bluetooth and USB ports I can use.
Have you considered a speakerphone? Newer options include: Jabra Speak2 75, Speak2 55 and Speak2 40 ruclips.net/video/t9JD86IEH18/видео.html or the Poly Sync 10 or 20. I have done several independent tests however, I haven't created videos on them yet but I will. Here's a playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLOmK3KI8aDaWrh62hXhTLftOYuu7jtPaK
@@CallOneInc I hadn't considered a speakerphone. Thanks for the idea. I read up on the jabra speak and I think it would actually pick up too much keyboard sounds which is a problem. I'd prefer to be able to type without constantly having to mute and unmute as I work in IT administration and need to multi-task during calls. Don't want others hearing that but still being able to talk to them. From what I read the mic on the Jabra speak devices picks up keyboard sounds. I did however then go down the rabbit hole and came across the Anker PowerConf speakerphone which is zoom certified (which we use all day) and has pretty good background noise cancelling capability, even outside in the wind. That would be awesome for the warm weather months. I might give that one a try
@@CallOneInc it's surprising that all these years later the Jabra 510 and 710 still get better reviews than many new ones on amazon. surprised there's nothing newer that's not getting 4.7 or higher on amazon in the sub $150 range.
What noice cancelling software are you using for this video
I’m not using any noise canceling software. The purpose of this video is to demonstrate the noise canceling microphone performance of each headset. Except for the AirPods. I couldn’t get them to work with the Windows 11 Camera App so I recorded audio/video via Zoom that has Noise Suppression AI built in but even with that, they didn’t perform well in my opinion.
I'm looking for a clear wiered solution for my cell phone that sounds good to the caller and in my ear. Preferably a single ear hardwired. I can't wear Bluetooth no matter the brand the Bluetooth gives me horrible headaches.
Hi Bobby! What cell phone brand and model are you using? Why wired vs wireless?
Please make such video in a noisy pub!
Thanks for watching and your request. Can you share a little more about a pub as a work environment? I’m always interested in learning about various use cases. In the meantime, here’s a video testing multiple headsets in a coffee shop. Which Headset Noise Cancelling Mics Work Best in a Coffee Shop?
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Today people can join online meetings from anywhere, from the car, from the subway train, from the bathroom, and from the pub. Most challenging are the subway and pubs.
If the meeting is after work hours people don’t expect you to be sober and sitting at the work desk. So you listen to what people say and occasionally (you never know when) you have to say something... If the pub visit conflicts with a meeting, I take Poly Focus UC2 with me, it helps. But I hate using monitoring, so I am really interested how bone conduction headset behaves in a pub.
@@Xentrax79 thanks for sharing this use case. And YES, you are correct. Today people truly can work from anywhere. Making a video in a pub should be fun. I can share that I would NOT recommend bone conduction headsets in a noisy pub UNLESS you have earplugs in. Because your ears are open, you hear EVERYTHING and based on my tests in multiple environments including busy city streets. While the Shokz Opencomm2 UC microphone performs well, what you hear is challenging if not impossible in really noisy environments.
Have you ever tested the Airpods + Noise-canceling Mic? not even sure if that's possible.
Can you please elaborate? Are you asking if I have used, Airpods as the "Speaker" or Output audio source, and second headset as the "Microphone" or Input audio source?
"all the way from a low cost headset."
the low cost headset: $130 :(
Hi Dunc, our channel focuses on professional-grade audio and video solutions for large enterprise customers that have compatibility requirements for various voice, video and UC platforms and applications like Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex, Avaya, etc. I'm curious if you use a headset, what is your use case? And what would you consider a low cost? I have a direct line to the manufacturers and can share this information with them.
Bose 700 comparison pls
I tested the Bose 700 a while back. Here are some videos:
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 UC ruclips.net/video/o1XCotXjhXM/видео.html
Bose vs EPOS vs Jabra vs Poly | Which Headphones Sounds the Best? ruclips.net/video/XKYNSsbhUIQ/видео.html
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 UC vs. QuietComfort 45 ruclips.net/video/d33QOEf20qs/видео.html
The JPL Element were the best sounding then EPOS IMPACT 860T were the 2nd sounding to me.
The apple airport pros I say are the bottom of the barrel. They do not sound good at all.
Hello again, Bobby! Thank you so much for providing your feedback!
Anybody else bothered by the clipping / glitches of Poly Free 60?
I noticed that as well. It appears to only be happening in the VF60. I wasn't certain if that is just the set I have or if this is happening with all Voyager Free 60. I noticed the same clipping in other mic tests I have performed with VF60.
@@CallOneInc I noticed the same behavior in my trusty Voyager 8200UC, wondering it it is a Plantronics/Poly thing.