Choosing between the Logitech Zone Wired 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 Wired if you want the one that 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.
Side by side
| Logitech Zone Wired | Poly Blackwire 5200 Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $125 | $125 |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB | Teams and BYOD/USB |
| Microphones | 2 noise-canceling mics with long mic boom | — |
| Weight | 7.44 oz (211 g) | 0.38 lb (5220) |
| Warranty | 2-year limited hardware warranty | 2 years limited |
| Connections | Wired USB-C or USB-A (adapter included) | 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 Wired has 2 noise-canceling mics with long mic boom; the Poly Blackwire 5200 Series doesn't list microphones.
- Warranty: Logitech Zone Wired: 2-year limited hardware warranty. Poly Blackwire 5200 Series: 2 years limited.
- Platforms: the Logitech Zone Wired lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB; the Poly Blackwire 5200 Series lists Teams and BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Logitech Zone Wired if you want the one that also supports Zoom and Google Meet. See the Logitech Zone Wired
- 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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Still deciding? Read the Logitech Zone Wired guide and the Poly Blackwire 5200 Series guide, see Zone Wired alternatives and Blackwire 5200 Series alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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