Choosing between the Logitech Zone 305 and the Poly Blackwire 5200 Series? Here's how they differ on platforms, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Logitech Zone 305 if you want the one that costs $38 less and also supports Zoom and Google Meet. Pick the Poly Blackwire 5200 Series if you want a premium corded USB-C + 3.5 mm headset, mono or stereo.
Both are USB business headsets; the difference is audio and power.
Side by side
| Logitech Zone 305 | Poly Blackwire 5200 Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $87 | $125 |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB | Teams and BYOD/USB |
| Microphones | 2 noise-canceling mics with long mic boom | — |
| Weight | 4.3 oz (122 g) | 0.38 lb (5220) |
| Warranty | 2-year limited hardware warranty | 2 years limited |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C receiver + USB-A adapter (receiver versions) | USB-C cord with tethered USB-A adapter, plus 3.5 mm |
Specs are Logitech and Poly's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Microphones: the Logitech Zone 305 has 2 noise-canceling mics with long mic boom; the Poly Blackwire 5200 Series doesn't list microphones.
- Warranty: Logitech Zone 305: 2-year limited hardware warranty. Poly Blackwire 5200 Series: 2 years limited.
- Platforms: the Logitech Zone 305 lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB; the Poly Blackwire 5200 Series lists Teams and BYOD/USB.
- Power: the Logitech Zone 305 runs on battery or USB; the Poly Blackwire 5200 Series on USB bus power.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Logitech Zone 305 if you want the one that costs $38 less, also supports Zoom and Google Meet and runs on battery, so it moves between rooms. See the Logitech Zone 305
- Choose the Poly Blackwire 5200 Series if you want a premium corded USB-C + 3.5 mm headset, mono or stereo. See the Poly Blackwire 5200 Series
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