Choosing between the Cisco Headset 720 Series and the Cisco Headset 730? Here's how they differ on platforms, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Headset 720 Series if you want the one that costs $150 less and also supports Teams. Pick the Headset 730 if you want a premium ANC Bluetooth headset with USB adapter.
Both are USB business headsets; the difference is audio and price.
Side by side
| Headset 720 Series | Headset 730 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $279 | $429 |
| Platforms | Teams, Webex and BYOD/USB | Webex and BYOD/USB |
| Microphones | 2 MEMS beamforming mics, 80–6800 Hz | 2 directional ECMs for voice, 80–6800 Hz |
| Speakers | 30 mm, 20 Hz–20 kHz | 40 mm, 20 Hz–20 kHz |
| Weight | Mono 120 g; stereo 168 g | 216 g |
| Warranty | 2-year limited | 2-year limited |
| Models | 721 single (mono), 722 dual (stereo) | — |
| Adapter | USB-C adapter with USB-A converter (orders from March 2025) | — |
| Battery | Up to 23 h talk, 45 h listen; full charge 2.2 h | Up to 20 h talk, 22 h listen (ANC on); 2.5 h full charge |
| Certification | Microsoft Teams (Q SKUs) | — |
| Type | — | Wireless Bluetooth over-ear stereo, boom-less mic |
| Noise cancellation | — | Hybrid ANC (4 mics), Adaptive / Manual / Ambient modes |
| Connections | Bluetooth: 5.0, 65 m range, two devices at once | Bluetooth: 5.0; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD; 2 Bluetooth devices plus USB at once |
Specs are Cisco's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Microphones: Headset 720 Series: 2 MEMS beamforming mics, 80–6800 Hz. Headset 730: 2 directional ECMs for voice, 80–6800 Hz.
- Speakers: Headset 720 Series: 30 mm, 20 Hz–20 kHz. Headset 730: 40 mm, 20 Hz–20 kHz.
- Platforms: the Headset 720 Series lists Teams, Webex and BYOD/USB; the Headset 730 lists Webex and BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Headset 720 Series if you want the one that costs $150 less and also supports Teams. See the Headset 720 Series
- Choose the Headset 730 if you want a premium ANC Bluetooth headset with USB adapter. See the Headset 730
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Still deciding? Read the Headset 720 Series guide and the Headset 730 guide, see Headset 720 Series alternatives and Headset 730 alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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