Choosing between the Cisco Headset 720 Series and the Jabra Engage 45 SE? Here's how they differ on platforms, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Cisco Headset 720 Series if you want the one that also supports Teams and Webex and plugs into any laptop by USB. Pick the Jabra Engage 45 SE if you want a DECT wireless headset for desk phones, 150m range.
Side by side
| Cisco Headset 720 Series | Jabra Engage 45 SE | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $279 | $292 |
| Platforms | Teams, Webex and BYOD/USB | — |
| Mode | USB | — |
| Microphones | 2 MEMS beamforming mics, 80–6800 Hz | — |
| Speakers | 30 mm, 20 Hz–20 kHz | — |
| Talk time | — | Stereo & Mono up to 13 hours; Convertible up to 9 hours |
| Weight | Mono 120 g; stereo 168 g | Stereo 83g / Mono 57g / Convertible 21g |
| Warranty | 2-year limited | 1 year North America |
| Connections | Bluetooth: 5.0, 65 m range, two devices at once | Deskphone only; Wireless technology: DECT |
Specs are Cisco and Jabra's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Microphones: the Cisco Headset 720 Series has 2 MEMS beamforming mics, 80–6800 Hz; the Jabra Engage 45 SE doesn't list microphones.
- Warranty: Cisco Headset 720 Series: 2-year limited. Jabra Engage 45 SE: 1 year North America.
- Platforms: the Cisco Headset 720 Series lists Teams, Webex and BYOD/USB; the Jabra Engage 45 SE lists no certifications.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Cisco Headset 720 Series if you want the one that also supports Teams and Webex and plugs into any laptop by USB. See the Cisco Headset 720 Series
- Choose the Jabra Engage 45 SE if you want a DECT wireless headset for desk phones, 150m range. See the Jabra Engage 45 SE
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Still deciding? Read the Cisco Headset 720 Series guide and the Jabra Engage 45 SE guide, see Headset 720 Series alternatives and Engage 45 SE alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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