First, you may get longer wireless range over connecting via Bluetooth, and you should have a more stable wireless connection and better sound quality as well. You’ll also have compatibility with all the leading UC platforms such as Microsoft Teams, RingCentral, Zoom and others. It's IP54 rated against dust and water so you don't even have to worry about rain, sweat, or dropping it. If you want as much talk time as possible, then the decision could get a little more difficult. Both give you up to 14 hours of talk time, but they give it to you differently. Jabra gives you a full 14 hours on a single charge, whereas the Poly Voyager 5200 UC gives you 7 hours on the initial charge, and an additional 7 hours when recharged through the portable charging case. Don’t plan on going for a swim if you’re wearing the Talk 65 because it’s not waterproof. It comes with an IP65 water and dust resistant rating, so something to keep in mind. We tested the Talk 65 against annoying sounds that included typical office noise, dogs barking, outdoor noise like cars and wind. And finally, we wrapped things up by seeing how it did against our Vitamix blender test. Truthfully, it did a superb job.

In terms of the type of cable used to recharge the batteries, Poly uses micro USB, where Jabra uses USB C. A cable expert I’m not, but I do know that there are advantages in using USB C over micro USB cables with power and data transfer being two of those advantages. And USB C cables are becoming the new standard. Jabra has also upgraded its Talk 15 and Talk 25 headsets too, increasing their battery life to seven and nine hours, respectively, and upgrading them to Bluetooth 5.0.This means that when you reach that point, as all batteries will, you’re required to replace the headset instead of just the battery. And, a headset replacement is more costly than replacing the battery. This is something to be aware of if you have your eye on either of these headsets. Wireless range - is there a difference?

What's also really nice is the GPS information streaming and one-touch voice assistant access so the headset can help you manage your day and navigate too. Sound quality is subjective for sure, but when I listened, and then relistened to both of these headsets in a quiet room, a room with different noises (office noise, dogs barking, and a loud blender nearby), the Talk 65, to me, just did a better job.If you want to use the headset with a computer, and you’d like compatibility with one of the popular UC services like Microsoft Teams, RingCentral or others, then the Poly Voyager 5200 UC would be your best choice because it comes with a USB Adapter for better computer integration. The Talk 65 comes with different sizes of ear gels which adds to the comfort. Simply select the size that’s most comfortable for you, twist it on, and you’re ready to go. And finally, the overall design of this headset lends itself to comfort. It’s lightweight, well designed, and rests comfortably on the ear. With the launch of Jabra Talk 65, the Danish brand also introduces its upgraded, other products in the Talk range. The Talk 15 now comes with 7 hours of talk time and the Talk 25 has 9 hours of battery life. Both products include Bluetooth® 5.0 for enhanced connectivity. I'm not alone; there's a good reason this form factor has been so enduring, and that’s because busy people recognise its value. Whether you’re a delivery driver who’s always getting up and out of their seat, or you’re the in-house IT guy who is slammed with people phoning you while you’re already out fixing somebody else’s problem and never get a chance to sit at your desk, or you simply like to have a good walk and don’t want to risk the current trend of teeny-tiny earbuds getting lost somewhere on your travels, then this is a headset for you.

Despite its small form factor, you can stay connected for up to 14 hours of talk time and features a wireless range of 100m so you don’t have to remain tied to a desk as you talkComfort and fit: If your hands-free Bluetooth headset pinches your ears or causes discomfort, you’re unlikely to use it, regardless of how good it sounds. If you’ll be wearing this thing for long phone calls, or for extended stretches in the car or at the office in case you need to take a call, it should be comfortable enough for you to not be distracted by the headset. And because everyone has different ears, we look for headsets that come with multiple sizes of tips and loops for getting the right fit. The Poly 5200 is rated up to 98 feet, and the Jabra Talk 65 is rated up to 300 feet. In both cases, you should expect to get less because you typically get about half the stated range. Even with that in mind, you can see that there’s a very big difference between these two headsets when it comes to wireless range.