Choosing between the Cisco Headset 560 Series and the Poly Voyager Free 60 UC? Here's how they differ on platforms, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Cisco Headset 560 Series if you want the one that also supports Webex. Pick the Poly Voyager Free 60 UC if you want the one that also supports Teams, Zoom and Google Meet.
Both are USB business headsets; the difference is audio and price.
Side by side
| Cisco Headset 560 Series | Poly Voyager Free 60 UC | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $323 | $330 |
| Platforms | Webex and BYOD/USB | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB |
| Microphones | — | 3 per earbud, NoiseBlockAI, WindSmart |
| Weight | 561 74.5 g; 562 121 g | — |
| Warranty | 2-year limited | 2 years limited |
| Connections | Wireless: DECT 6.0 (US); Multibase adds Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3, BT700 USB-C adapter (UC models) |
Specs are Cisco and Poly's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Microphones: the Poly Voyager Free 60 UC has 3 per earbud, NoiseBlockAI, WindSmart; the Cisco Headset 560 Series doesn't list microphones.
- Warranty: Cisco Headset 560 Series: 2-year limited. Poly Voyager Free 60 UC: 2 years limited.
- Platforms: the Cisco Headset 560 Series lists Webex and BYOD/USB; the Poly Voyager Free 60 UC lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Cisco Headset 560 Series if you want the one that also supports Webex. See the Cisco Headset 560 Series
- Choose the Poly Voyager Free 60 UC if you want the one that also supports Teams, Zoom and Google Meet. See the Poly Voyager Free 60 UC
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Still deciding? Read the Cisco Headset 560 Series guide and the Poly Voyager Free 60 UC guide, see Headset 560 Series alternatives and Voyager Free 60 UC alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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