Headsets

Whether for frequent voice calls and video conferencing or simply for masking distractions with music, headsets can be important for your business. If you’re looking for the right headset but don’t know where to start, keep reading. Staples has your audio needs covered.

What Are Headsets?

Headsets allow you to take your music with you wherever you go, giving you a personal sound experience by fitting comfortably over your head and ears. Their secure design ensures that they won’t fall off your head easily, with many models even boasting an adjustable headband to ensure that they perfectly conform to your head size and shape. Headsets are available in an array of designs and features, but can most commonly be broken down into two categories: wireless headsets and wired headsets.

What Is the Difference Between Wireless and Wired Headsets?

Wireless and wired headsets each have unique benefits. Find out which one is for you below.

Wireless Headsets

Wireless headsets feature wireless technology, so you can connect them to any compatible device without the hassle of cords, adapters and connectors. Since they do not require a cord for listening, they are a flexible choice, enabling you to move freely without being constrained by the length of a cable. However, these wireless options do require charging, so you’ll need to make sure you have a charger with you during long periods of use.

Wired Headsets

Since wired headsets receive sound signals through a cord and don’t require any additional steps to convert the audio, their sound quality can’t be beat. They don’t require charging, meaning they provide unlimited playback for your device. You won’t have any pairing issues with wireless headsets either, making them great for casual users of technology.

Wired headsets are also more economical when compared to their wireless counterparts. They sacrifice flexibility of motion, however, since their cords require users to stay closer by to the source device.

What Features Do Headsets Have?

In addition to providing clear and high quality audio, many models of headsets feature noise cancellation technology. This is a great way to block out distracting noises and focus on what matters most.

Many newer headset models also have a built-in microphone that makes it easy to chat without having to disconnect and reconnect to your over the head headset when you’re done.

Headsets are often travel ready, folding up with ease to fit into compact cases or carriers.