Choosing between the Jabra Engage 50 II and the Cisco Headset 720 Series? Here's how they differ on platforms, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Jabra Engage 50 II if you want the one that also supports Zoom and Google Meet. Pick the Cisco Headset 720 Series if you want the one that also supports Webex and runs on battery, so it moves between rooms.
Both are USB business headsets; the difference is audio and power.
Side by side
| Jabra Engage 50 II | Cisco Headset 720 Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $275 | $279 |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB | Teams, Webex and BYOD/USB |
| Microphones | 2 x MEMS | 2 MEMS beamforming mics, 80–6800 Hz |
| Speakers | 20mm | 30 mm, 20 Hz–20 kHz |
| Weight | Mono 45g / Stereo 65g (132g / 152g with Link) | Mono 120 g; stereo 168 g |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2-year limited |
| Connections | USB-A, USB-C; USB cable length: 1.6m or 2.4m (SKU dependent) | Bluetooth: 5.0, 65 m range, two devices at once |
Specs are Cisco and Jabra's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Microphones: Jabra Engage 50 II: 2 x MEMS. Cisco Headset 720 Series: 2 MEMS beamforming mics, 80–6800 Hz.
- Speakers: Jabra Engage 50 II: 20mm. Cisco Headset 720 Series: 30 mm, 20 Hz–20 kHz.
- Warranty: Jabra Engage 50 II: 3 years. Cisco Headset 720 Series: 2-year limited.
- Platforms: the Jabra Engage 50 II lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB; the Cisco Headset 720 Series lists Teams, Webex and BYOD/USB.
- Power: the Jabra Engage 50 II runs on USB bus power; the Cisco Headset 720 Series on battery or USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Jabra Engage 50 II if you want the one that also supports Zoom and Google Meet. See the Jabra Engage 50 II
- 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
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Still deciding? Read the Jabra Engage 50 II guide and the Cisco Headset 720 Series guide, see Engage 50 II alternatives and Headset 720 Series alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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