Bluetooth Headset Comparison Guide

How do you keep up with all of the latest and greatest Plantronics Bluetooth Headset on the market today? Every one of the headsets offers something just a little bit different than the one before. Our customers are always asking which headset will work best for them so we developed the following Bluetooth headset comparison guide to make it easy.

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Manufacturer/Series	Plantronics Voyager	Plantronics Voyager	Plantronics Voyager	Plantronics Voyager
Model Number	3200 UC	5200 UC	8200 UC	Focus UC
Talk Time	6 hrs +10 with case	7 hrs +14 with case	20 hours	12 hrs
Standby Time	7 days	9 days	1 month
Charge Time		1.5 hrs	3 hrs	2 hrs
Weight	9 grams	20 grams	289 grams	155 grams
USB Dongle (PC use)	✓	✓	✓	✓
4 Microphones		✓	✓
3 Microphones	✓			✓
Deep Sleep Mode				✓
Multipoint Technology	✓	✓	✓	✓
Noise Canceling	✓	✓	ANC	ANC
Smart Sensor	✓	✓	✓	✓
Caller Announce
Voice Alerts (Whispers)	✓	✓	✓
Voice Commands	✓
Wideband Audio	✓	✓	✓	✓
NFC Pairing	✓	✓	✓
Wind Noise Reduction	✓	✓
Dynamic Mute Alert	✓	✓	✓	✓
Bluetooth Version	4.1	4.1	4.1	4.1
Roaming Distance	98 feet	98 feet	98 feet	150 feet
Bluetooth Profile:
A2DP	✓	✓	✓	✓
HFP			✓
Stereo			✓	✓
DSP	✓	✓	✓	✓
Warranty	1-Year	1-Year	1-Year	1-Year
Product Page & Details	3200 UC	5200 UC	8200 UC	FOCUS UC
Price	$155.79	$155.79	$269.09	$193.13

What does it all mean?  

We have provided in simple terms what the acronyms mean and how they benefit you.

Microphones – The more microphones you have the better.  With each additional microphone sensing background noise, your headset can better identify your voice making your call more clear to your caller.

A2DP = Advanced Audio Distribution Profile lets you listen to music through your Bluetooth headset when connected to your mobile phone or mp3 player.

HFP = Hands Free Profile is what allows voice dialing activation, redial, call transfer and call answer/end capabilities.

DSP = Active Digital Signal Processing allows for seamless and pleasant wireless conversation regardless of environment.

Wideband = Gives you a clearer more natural sound to your voice.

NFC pairing = Near Field Communication allows for quick pairing of devices when active and in near proximity

Caller Announce = Will tell you who is calling from your mobile phones contact list.

Voice Alerts (Whispers) = You will hear the headset say power on, power off, talk time, battery low and so forth….

Voice Commands = You can tell the headset what you want it to do from a list of commands, like answer or ignore tone incoming call.