Top 10 Best Headsets for Working From Home

The headset of choice for our own customer service department, the Jabra Evolve 65 is our top choice for any office or telesales environment. Available in UC (Unified Communication) and MS (Microsoft Skype for Business), it comes with the Jabra 360 USB Link adaptor for plug-and-play installation (making it ideal if you hot-desk) and utilises Bluetooth 3.0 for up 30 metres of wireless range. You can also use it simultaneously with another Bluetooth device, be it smartphone, tablet or laptop, and is one of the more stylish and comfortable headsets we’ve come across which makes it perfect for long business days. Also available in mono.

A lightweight, ultra-connective top-of-the-range office headset. While it may not be the cheapest headset on the market, the Engage 75 is nonetheless an excellent choice for those who want the very best. Using the highest quality components, this headset offers some seriously impressive sound quality. It also provides up to 150m range, so it's a great choice for those who need to move around the office while on calls. It can even connect to up to five devices simultaneously!

The Sennheiser SC 165 is a stereo corded headset compatible with both PCs and mobiles. With UC optimization, it works with a wide range of software and provides simple plug-and-play setup. Thanks to Sennheiser’s trademark high audio quality, along with a noise cancelling microphone, the SC 165 is the ideal corded headset for call centre operatives and home workers alike.

The Evolve2 65 is Jabra's latest headset in the Evolve2 range. The unique design means it can fold down into your pocket. Making it ideal for users who are on the move and need the headset on them for any eventuality. The design doesn't come with a compromise on quality though, with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) tech to cut out any background noise wherever your are. While the air comfort technology means all day use is never a problem.

The Jabra Evolve 20 UC Stereo USB Headset delivers exceptional sound quality at an impressive price point. Its noise-cancelling microphone does a great job of blocking out unwanted sounds. It has also been ergonomically designed to make it comfortable for all-day use, and is compatible with all leading UC (Unified Communication) applications and working straight out the box the EVOLVE 20 takes the hassle out of set-up. In our tests this headset outperformed more expensive models for noise-cancelling and call quality. An excellent choice!

The Plantronics Blackwire 3215 USB-A offers the same high quality as our pick for Best Buy with the added advantage of having a 3.5mm connection as well. This enables you to use the headset not only with your PC or Laptop but also via your mobile device. An ideal choice if you need a reliable headset for PC and Mobile that is also available in Stereo and USB-C depending on your set-up.

The Sennheiser SC 135 USB-A is a single-sided headset with 3.5 mm jack and detachable USB-A cable, optimized for flexible UC professionals working on both PC and mobile devices. Sleek minimalistic design and great sound for calls and multimedia make this a convenient single solution for all your audio needs. Sound profiles adjust automatically to communication and multimedia use. A natural listening experience with Sennheiser Voice Clarity and noise-cancelling microphone optimize speech intelligibility and an in-line call control unit enables seamless call management. The bendable boom arm folds discreetly into the headband when not in use, giving a more streamlined appearance.

Next up, we have the Jabra Evolve2 40, a corded headset for PCs and Macs. Jabra have recently redesigned the original Evolve range from the ground up, making the Evolve2 40 a significant improvement on its already excellent predecessor. With advanced noise cancellation and isolation, as well as three strategically placed built-in microphones, it's the ideal headset for all your important calls. What's more, it benefits from the latest in audio technology, so it's great for listening to music and watching movies, too.

Next up on our Top 10 Headsets is an entry from Plantronics (the headset company Nasa used for the moon landings) and this time it’s a Wireless Headset for Deskphones. The Plantronics CS540 is our go to wireless headset for business customers as it offers excellent sound, is comfortable to wear for extended periods of time, and provides reliable range. You can also change the wearing style to suit your preference, your alter ego, or simply because you fancy a change.

Our first wireless entry on the list is Jabra's latest - the Evolve2 65 USB-A MS Stereo. Building on the success of their Evolve 65, Jabra claim to have made this even better. We were a little sceptical but upon testing we were blown away by the outstanding call quality, powered by three strategically placed professional microphones and Jabra's advanced digital chipset and latest signal processing technology. It is not the cheapest option on our list but for a professional sounding wireless headset this is simply superb!