The HP Poly Mission 815 USB Mono Headset: Premium Single-Ear Performance with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
The HP Poly Mission 815 is built for environments that require maximum focus in demanding call environments when you can’t afford to let background noise into the conversation or into your own ears. The Poly Mission 815 headset sits at the top of the Mission lineup for a specific reason: it does what none of the other mono versions can. ANC in the Mission 615? Not available. ANC in the Mission 415? Not available. The HP Poly Mission 815 is the only USB mono headset in the entire series that actively blocks ambient noise around you, not just what it transmits, but what you hear, so your focus stays on the call, not your environment.
Who the HP Poly Mission 815 Mono Headset Is For
The Poly Mission 815 Mono headset (SKU C01F8AA#AC3) is for professionals who spend their day on high-stakes calls in acoustically difficult environments yet need one ear free to monitor what’s happening around them. If you manage a contact center floor in a large open-plan office or staff a busy help desk where keyboard noise and crosstalk are constant, the Mission 815 offers noise control that passive leatherette cushions alone can’t provide.
The ANC feedback system actively suppresses the ambient sound you hear through the earcup, meaning your concentration goes to the caller, not to filtering out the noise around you. For government, enterprise, and financial services teams deploying at scale, the C01F8AA#AC3 SKU covers Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Google Meet from a single unit, with HP Poly Lens Admin Cloud available for centralized firmware management and configuration across your entire fleet.
Active Noise Cancellation: What Makes the Mission 815 Different
Every headset in the Mission Series uses AI Noise Reduction to filter the noise you transmit, so your callers hear your voice and not your office. The Poly Mission 815 headset goes further. Its feedback Active Noise Cancellation electronically suppresses ambient sound on the listening side, reducing what reaches your ear through the earcup. That distinction matters in practice: AI Noise Reduction improves how you sound to others; ANC improves how well you can focus on what you’re hearing. The Mission 815 provides both simultaneously.
The four-mic array captures your voice from multiple angles, AI processing filters the transmit signal, and ANC handles the acoustic environment around you, all in a 122-gram single-ear design. You can activate or deactivate ANC instantly using the physical slider on the inline controller, so users who move between quiet and loud environments throughout the day can adjust without interrupting a call.
Which Mission Series Is Best For Your Team?
Not all Mission headsets are built for the same environment. The Mission 400 Series covers essential call center and office needs at an accessible price point, while the 600 and 800 (including the Poly Mission 815) Series add features like dual-mic arrays, active noise canceling, and on-ear busy lights for more demanding workflows. Use this comparison to find the right tier for your team.
| Feature | Mission 400 (Essential) | Mission 600 (Professional) | Mission 800 (Premium) |
| Noise-Canceling Mics | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| AI Noise Reduction | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Active Noise Canceling (ANC) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Open Office Certified | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| On Ear Busy Light | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Boom Rotation Mute | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Ear Cushion Options | Foam or Leatherette | Memory Foam | Memory Foam |
| Padded Headband | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Carrying Case Included | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Voice Prompts | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Approximate Price | Around $50 | Around $100 | Over $125 |
HP Poly Mission 815 Offers Premium Audio
The Poly Mission 815 Mono headset provides:
Active Noise Cancellation
As the only mono headset in the entire Mission lineup with feedback ANC, the Mission 815 headset electronically suppresses ambient sound reaching your ear through the earcup, so your focus stays on the caller.
Four-Mic AI Noise Reduction
A four-mic array, paired with on-device AI processing, captures your voice from multiple angles and automatically filters ambient sound before transmission. Your callers hear your voice, not your office, without any manual intervention on your end.
Acoustic Protection
SoundGuard Digital technology manages sudden audio spikes and limits cumulative daily noise exposure to keep listening levels within safe thresholds throughout long call shifts, without distorting speech quality. Full G616-compliant protection activates through the HP Poly Studio App.
Audio Clarity
Super wideband audio reproduces a broader frequency range than narrowband, making voices sound closer to natural speech. The 32mm speaker driver produces full-bodied, balanced audio, reducing listening fatigue on high-volume call days.
HP Poly Mission 815 Mono Headset: For the Most Demanding Workdays
With Poly Mission 815 headsets, you get:
Integrated Busy Light
A 360-degree on-ear busy light illuminates red during active calls, giving colleagues a clear visual signal in open offices, contact center floors, and shared workspaces where interruptions cost time.
Versatile Mic Boom with Auto-Mute
The 285-degree rotating microphone boom wears on either side and automatically mutes when raised. If you start speaking while the mic is still muted, the dynamic mute alert notifies you immediately, so nothing gets lost on the call.
All-Day Comfort
At 122 grams, the HP Poly Mission 815 USB Mono headset features an adjustable padded headband and plush memory foam leatherette earcup that distributes weight evenly across long shifts. The memory foam cushion also improves the acoustic seal, making ANC performance more consistent throughout the day.
HP Poly Mission 815 Headset: Simple to Deploy, Built to Perform
When you order the Mission 815 headset, you get the advantage of:
Universal Plug-and-Play
The 6.5-foot USB-C cable with tethered USB-A adapter covers modern and legacy workstations out of the box. No driver installation, no IT ticket; just connect and start your call.
Inline Controller with ANC Slider
Dedicated buttons for mute, volume, and answer/end keep call management within reach. The physical ANC on/off slider is on the same controller, so switching between full noise cancellation and open listening requires only one gesture without pausing the conversation.
Certified for Collaboration
The HP Poly Mission 815 is certified for Microsoft Teams and Zoom and works with Google Meet, covering the platforms your team runs on from a single SKU (C01F8AA#AC3), with no environment-specific versions to track across your fleet.
HP Poly Mission 815 Headset: Enterprise-Ready Management and Responsible Design
The Mission 815 headset provides:
Scalable Fleet Management
IT teams can deploy, configure, push firmware updates, and monitor every Poly Mission 815 headset across an enterprise deployment from a single interface using HP Poly Lens Admin Cloud.
Personal Audio Customization
Individual users can adjust device settings, activate SoundGuard Digital hearing protection features, and fine-tune their ANC and audio preferences through the HP Poly Studio App, without IT involvement for day-to-day personalization.
Responsible Design
The HP Poly Mission 815 carries TCO 10 Certified status, meeting strict environmental and social responsibility criteria across its supply chain and product lifecycle. It uses at least 20% post-consumer recycled plastics and ships in paper-based packaging.
HP Poly Mission 415 vs. 615 vs. 815
The Mission Series covers every level of professional call demand, from the entry-level Mission 415 to the premium Mission 815, the only mono model in the lineup with Active Noise Cancellation. Use the table below to match the spec to your environment and budget at a glance.
| Feature | Mission 415 | Mission 615 | Mission 815 |
| No. of mics | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Open Office Certified |  | | |
| AI Noise Reduction | | | |
| Super Wideband Audio | | | |
| Active Noise Cancellation | | | |
| Boom Rotation Mute | | | |
| Carrying Case | | | |
| Busy Light | | | |
| Padded Headband | | | |
| Approximate Price | Less than $50 | Around $100 | Over $125 |
What Is Included in the Box With the HP Poly Mission 815?
The HP Poly Mission 815 (SKU C01F8AA#AC3) ships with everything needed for immediate deployment, no additional accessories required:
- Mission 815 mono headset
- USB-C cable with tethered USB-C to USB-A adapter
- Carrying case
- Quick start guide
- Warranty card
- Product notice
Order the HP Poly Mission 815 Headset from Headsets Direct
Headsets Direct has specialized in Poly headsets since 1996, and when a customer needs the top of the Mission lineup, we know exactly why they’re here. The Poly Mission 815 headset is the call for professionals and IT teams who’ve maxed out what the 600 Series can do and need ANC to go the next step. In-stock units ship the same day. Orders of 20 or more qualify for bulk pricing, making enterprise and contact center deployments straightforward to budget. Have questions? Our specialists know the Mission Series from every angle. Call us.
Shop HP Poly Mission 815 HeadsetFrequently Asked Questions About the HP Poly Mission 815 Headset
The Mission 815 is the premium mono headset in the Mission lineup and the only model in the series with Active Noise Cancellation. Here is how all three mono tiers compare:
The Mission 415 is the entry-level mono headset with one noise-canceling mic, AI Noise Reduction, SoundGuard Digital, no busy light, no boom rotation mute, no carrying case, and no ANC. Available in Leatherette around $50 and Classic (Foam) at just below $50. Best for standard office and remote use, where budget is the primary driver.
The Mission 615 is the mid-tier mono headset with two noise-canceling mics, AI Noise Reduction, SoundGuard Digital, 360-degree busy light, boom rotation mute, carrying case, memory foam earcup, and padded headband. Priced just above $100. Best for open-plan call centers and busy offices where do-not-disturb signaling and dual-mic clarity are required.
The Mission 815 is the premium mono headset with four noise-canceling microphones, AI Noise Reduction, Active Noise Cancellation, SoundGuard Digital, 360-degree busy light, boom rotation mute, carrying case, perforated memory foam leatherette earcup, and padded headband. Priced just above $125. The only Mission mono headset with ANC, purpose-built for the loudest, most demanding call environments.
For organizations that need the highest level of voice isolation and background noise suppression available in a wired mono USB headset, the Mission 815 is the clear choice.
Active Noise Cancellation is a hardware-level technology that uses microphones to detect ambient noise and electronically cancel it before it reaches the listener’s ear. This is fundamentally different from AI Noise Reduction, which filters background noise out of the microphone signal so callers don’t hear it.
The Mission 815 has both:
- Feedback ANC in the speaker – cancels background noise coming into the ear so the agent hears the caller more clearly, even in extremely loud environments
- Four-mic AI Noise Reduction – ensures callers only hear the agent’s voice, not office background noise, with no manual muting required
Together, these two systems provide the most comprehensive noise-management solution in the Mission lineup, protecting both sides of every conversation. For agents working in high-noise call centers, open trading floors, dispatch centers, or manufacturing-adjacent environments, ANC is the feature that separates functional audio from genuinely clear, professional-grade communication.
Both headsets are part of the Mission 800 Series and share identical premium features: four noise-canceling microphones, AI Noise Reduction, feedback Active Noise Cancellation, SoundGuard Digital, 360-degree busy light, boom rotation mute, carrying case, padded headband, and full platform certification. The only difference is in the wearing style:
The Mission 815 is a mono (single-ear) headset at around $130, ideal for call center agents, dispatchers, receptionists, and supervisors who need to remain aware of their surroundings while managing calls in extremely loud environments.
The Mission 825 is a stereo (dual-ear) headset at around $140, better suited for professionals in high-noise environments who prefer complete audio immersion and need maximum focus isolation during intensive call sessions.
At about $10 more, the 825 is an easy upgrade for users who don’t need situational awareness. For roles where keeping one ear free is operationally required, such as 911 dispatch, trading desks, contact center supervisors, or shared workspaces, the Mission 815 is the correct premium choice.
Yes, and specifically for call centers with the highest noise demands. The Mission 815 is the most advanced mono wired USB headset in the Mission lineup, built for call-intensive professionals who work in loud, open-plan contact centers, emergency dispatch centers, or high-volume customer support environments.
The four-mic AI Noise Reduction system ensures callers hear only the agent’s voice, regardless of background activity. The feedback Active Noise Cancellation protects the agent from ambient noise fatigue, keeping focus sharp during long back-to-back call shifts. SoundGuard Digital with G616 anti-startle compliance protects hearing by limiting sudden audio spikes to safe levels throughout the day.
The 360-degree busy light illuminates red during calls, signaling do-not-disturb to colleagues in open-plan environments. The boom rotation mute automatically silences the mic when the boom is raised, eliminating accidental hot-mic incidents. At 122 grams with a perforated memory foam leatherette earcup and padded headband, it is ideal for full-shift wear.
Yes. Headsets Direct offers discounted pricing on orders of 20+ units. The Mission 815’s enterprise-grade feature set makes it the premium-tier mono USB headset of choice for large-scale deployment in high-noise call centers, government agencies, emergency dispatch centers, and enterprise contact center environments. It provides the most advanced wired mono audio performance available in the Mission lineup. Request a bulk quote or contact our Poly-certified team to discuss your fleet requirements.
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