Choosing between the Cisco Headset 320 Series and the Cisco Headset 530 Series? Here's how they differ on platforms, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Headset 320 Series if you want the one that costs $94 less and also supports Teams. Pick the Headset 530 Series if you want a wired headset with quick-disconnect USB or RJ-9 cable.
Both are USB business headsets; the difference is audio and price.
Side by side
| Headset 320 Series | Headset 530 Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $122 | $216 |
| Platforms | Teams, Webex and BYOD/USB | Webex and BYOD/USB |
| Weight | 321 USB 87 g; 322 USB 127 g | 531 68.2 g; 532 103.2 g |
| Warranty | 2-year limited | 2-year limited |
| Models | 321 single on-ear, 322 dual on-ear | 531 single, 532 dual |
| Speaker | 30 mm, 50 Hz–18 kHz, 32 Ω | 50 Hz–18 kHz |
| Microphone | Unidirectional ECM noise-canceling, 150–6800 Hz | Unidirectional ECM, 150–6800 Hz |
| Cable | USB 2.3 m; RJ-9 2.0 m | USB about 2.67 m; RJ-9 1.86 m coiled |
| Certification | Microsoft Teams (Q SKUs) | — |
| Max sound pressure | — | 118 dB SPL(A) with acoustic spike protection |
| Connections | USB-A, USB-C or RJ-9 | Quick disconnect; USB-A or USB-C adapter, or RJ-9 cable |
Specs are Cisco's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Platforms: the Headset 320 Series lists Teams, Webex and BYOD/USB; the Headset 530 Series lists Webex and BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Headset 320 Series if you want the one that costs $94 less and also supports Teams. See the Headset 320 Series
- Choose the Headset 530 Series if you want a wired headset with quick-disconnect USB or RJ-9 cable. See the Headset 530 Series
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Still deciding? Read the Headset 320 Series guide and the Headset 530 Series guide, see Headset 320 Series alternatives and Headset 530 Series alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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