Poly Voyager 5200 UC Wireless Headset & Charging Case (Plantronics) - Single-Ear Headset w/Noise-Canceling Mic - Connect Mobile/Mac/PC via Bluetooth - Works w/Teams, Zoom

I had worn one of these headsets out years ago. I tried several others since but none worked out well for me. This one seems to hit the sweet spot with Good battery life (lasts all day unless I am talking constantly), the sound clarity is always good, Bluetooth connectivity is always good, it's comfortable enough to wear all day and since it is over the ear it never falls off no matter what I am doing. It's the trusty old headset for me. I haven't experienced one with better all around quality.I always charge it overnight so I cant really speak to the charging speed. The charging connection is really great though with the dock on the case. So much easier than plugging in a cord (as small as this seems I love it).

It started out okay. The package arrived on time and everything was in the box as per the description. Pairing the device was really easy, and the sound quality was good. I noticed though that the first time I had to charge the headset, it was on the charger for about 5 hours, which has always been more than enough time to get a full charge, but this time it said I had 5 hours of talk time. I didn't really think much about it, but then I realized that every time I had to charge it, I would never get more than the 5 hours of talk time, instead of the full 7 hours, even when I'd charge it all night. After about 3 weeks of daily use, I accidentally deleted it from my phone, and now it won't pair up with my phone. Actually, it goes directly into pairing mode when I turn it on, but my phone never recognizes it. This is the 3rd Poly headset that I've had, and it's been the worst one. Before, when they just Plantronics, I would get a new every 3 years or so, and keep the old ones as backups, but this one is only a month old and it's useless. I'm done with the Poly brand.

As a person who suffers from migraine headaches. This headset allows me to get through my workday without any additional pressure on my head. I have small ears and it stays in place, so no constant adjusting. It is compatible with all the soft phone software I use.

Headsets are not created equal, and I have four requirements that make a headset good:Comfort - while this one looks uncomfortable, it is actually quite pleasant to wear - with, or without, glasses. I wear this headset daily for at least five or six hours and I forget that I'm wearing it a half hour in. The rubber earpiece sits on your ear, not in your ear.Connectivity and range - This one has typical BT range when paired with a phone, but I get a good 50 to 60 feet (even through walls) when connected via the dongle. Pro tip - If you one of these and one of the Poly Voyager Focus headsets, then you can pair both with the same dongle and use the two headsets interchangeably by just turning power off on the one you're not using. Useful if you use the Focus at your desk and the 5200 when walking around.Sound quality - This isn't suited for listening to music for the noise reduction is outstanding and the sound on the "other end" is just like talking directly into the phone. Because it only fits on one ear, it doesn't reduce external noise for you (hence the Poly Focus), but the microphone does a great job in reducing outside noise. I have a habit of walking around the house when talking on the phone and sometimes walk over to the sink or microwave. The folks on the other side hear none of those distractions. For comparison, I also have a Jabra Talk 45 (also a decent set) but every distracting noise is heard on the other side.Charging and battery life - Battery life is realistically about 5 hours of talk time. This is actual talking/listening time, not "powered on" time, so unless you spend a lot of time on the phone, this should last all day. I generally charge mine every two days or so. Charging is a bit tricky. The battery base, as a concept, is great, but putting the headset into the cradle and making sure that it is in properly is a bit fiddly at times and the blue charging lights aren't very visible. Opening the case and placing the headset inside works far more reliably.As a gadget junkie, I have far more peripherals than I need, and this is one of the few that I'm not planning on upgrading.