Choosing between the Cisco Headset 720 Series and the Jabra Engage 50 II? 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 Webex and runs on battery, so it moves between rooms. Pick the Jabra Engage 50 II if you want the one that also supports Zoom and Google Meet.
Both are USB business headsets; the difference is audio and power.
Side by side
| Cisco Headset 720 Series | Jabra Engage 50 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $279 | $286 |
| Platforms | Teams, Webex and BYOD/USB | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB |
| Microphones | 2 MEMS beamforming mics, 80–6800 Hz | 2 x MEMS |
| Speakers | 30 mm, 20 Hz–20 kHz | 20mm |
| Weight | Mono 120 g; stereo 168 g | Mono 45g / Stereo 65g (132g / 152g with Link) |
| Warranty | 2-year limited | 3 years |
| Connections | Bluetooth: 5.0, 65 m range, two devices at once | USB-A, USB-C; USB cable length: 1.6m or 2.4m (SKU dependent) |
Specs are Cisco and Jabra's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Microphones: Cisco Headset 720 Series: 2 MEMS beamforming mics, 80–6800 Hz. Jabra Engage 50 II: 2 x MEMS.
- Speakers: Cisco Headset 720 Series: 30 mm, 20 Hz–20 kHz. Jabra Engage 50 II: 20mm.
- Warranty: Cisco Headset 720 Series: 2-year limited. Jabra Engage 50 II: 3 years.
- Platforms: the Cisco Headset 720 Series lists Teams, Webex and BYOD/USB; the Jabra Engage 50 II lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB.
- Power: the Cisco Headset 720 Series runs on battery or USB; the Jabra Engage 50 II on USB bus power.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Cisco Headset 720 Series if you want the one that also supports Webex and runs on battery, so it moves between rooms. See the Cisco Headset 720 Series
- Choose the Jabra Engage 50 II if you want the one that also supports Zoom and Google Meet. See the Jabra Engage 50 II
Also compared
- Cisco Headset 720 Series vs Jabra Engage 45 SE
- Cisco Headset 720 Series vs Poly Savi 7300 Office Series
- Cisco Headset 720 Series vs Yealink WH66
- Jabra Evolve2 50 vs Jabra Engage 50 II
- Jabra Engage 50 II vs Logitech Zone Wireless 2
Still deciding? Read the Cisco Headset 720 Series guide and the Jabra Engage 50 II guide, see Headset 720 Series alternatives and Engage 50 II alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
Related guides
Outfitting several rooms, or reselling? Get a volume quote or apply for wholesale pricing →
