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Corded Headset |
Wireless Headset |
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| Cost |
+ Typical corded headset solution $100-$200 |
- Completely Wireless headset systems start at over $200 |
A fair price compromise can be reached with two-part wireless systems (see later!) |
| Headset Stability |
- Presence of cord can effect the stability of ear mounted headset styles |
+ Wireless headsets are well balanced as they don’t have the weight of a cord pulling them down |
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| Consistent Positioning |
- Presence of cord can affect microphone position leading to inconsistent speaker volume |
+ Headset is only connected to your head, as you move your head the microphone stays consistently positioned |
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| Convenience |
- Cord can drag across body and become tangled |
+ Wireless headsets do not interfere with motion or get tangled |
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| Time to put on |
- Cord takes additional time to manage, adding precious seconds to the time it takes to answer a ringing phone |
+ Wireless headsets are fast to mount – often one hand, and don’t require a shirt clip to support the cord |
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| Mobility |
- Your range in the office is measured in feet. Getting to edge of this range can mean dragging the amplifier off your desk. |
+ Range is measured in football fields. |
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| Battery Life |
+ Battery life is not a concern for headsets without a battery! |
- Assess how long you need to talk each day and choose accordingly |
Battery life is receding as an issue, for all but the most intense work schedules |
| Weight |
+ The lightest corded headset is lighter than the lightest wireless headset (barely!) |
- Additional weight of battery increases the overall weight of the headset |
Battery technology is packing more power per ounce than ever before, with the lightest wireless headsets weighing in at just 0.8oz. |
| Loss |
+ Its very difficult to lose a headset that’s connected by a cord |
- People have been known to walk out the office still wearing their wireless headset |
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