The arm also can come out in either direction, making it possible to reverse the control and inputs side. Using USB-C on the headset is an intelligent choice, as there isn’t a wrong way to insert the cable, and it’s a very positive connection. Often with wireless headphones lack bass and have a bias towards the higher frequencies, the exact opposite of the Adapt 260. The problem with this not being a dial is that it jumps 10% of the volume setting with each push, making it difficult to configure the perfect settings without using a slider bar in Windows. Models with ‘ANC’ suffix have automatic noise cancellation technology, whilst models with ‘T’ suffix are certified for Microsoft Teams use and have a dedicated Teams pickup button on the mid-cable positioned controller.

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With both these standards in play, they should work well with most conferencing applications and softphones without requiring much effort on the part of the user. What differentiates the headsets is that the 230 and 260 (reviewed here) come with a USB-A Bluetooth adapter, where the 231 and 261 have a dongle that is USB-C. The controls are basic but workable, and the clarity of the sound is good enough for a range of uses.

The power button is also the Bluetooth pairing button, so if you need to pair it to a different adapter, you can initiate that process with the same button. Enable optimal functionality with a download of the EPOS Connect App, compatible with most iOS and Android systems. The 260 has a simple, sleek design for a pair of over-ear headphones, and feels comfortable even when worn for an extended period and thankfully didn’t get too hot or sweaty either. Take control of your sound environment wherever you work with the free EPOS Connect App – made to optimize your audio experience and boost focus.

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Communicate flawlessly from the home office thanks to microphones that enhance speech and eliminate background noise. The bottom half of the support band twists about halfway up, but this is mostly to allows the earpieces to lie flat. If you pair the headset with a ninth device, the device with the oldest activity in the pairing list will be overwritten.The inbuilt ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) reduces aids concentration and can be turned on/off via a 2x press of the power button on the side edge of the earpiece.

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The microphone's noise-cancelling does a brilliant job of filtering out the majority of unwanted noise in the background, giving remarkably accurate, clear and crisp audio.Overall, these aren’t the best controls that we’ve ever used, but for most users, they’re acceptable and won’t take much time to learn. With Hybrid working becoming the new normal, where, and how we work needs to be smarter and more adaptive than ever before.