Choosing between the Poly Voyager Focus 2 and the Cisco Headset 530 Series? Here's how they differ on platforms, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Poly Voyager Focus 2 if you want the one that also supports Teams, Zoom and Google Meet and runs on battery, so it moves between rooms. Pick the Cisco Headset 530 Series if you want the one that also supports Webex.
Both are USB business headsets; the difference is audio and power.
Side by side
| Poly Voyager Focus 2 | Cisco Headset 530 Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $200 | $216 |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB | Webex and BYOD/USB |
| Speakers | 32 mm, 20 Hz to 20 kHz | — |
| Talk time | Up to 25 hours (ANC and online indicator off); up to 16 hours (ANC on, indicator on) | — |
| Weight | 0.39 lb | 531 68.2 g; 532 103.2 g |
| Warranty | 2 years limited | 2-year limited |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.1, BT700 USB-A or USB-C adapter, corded USB audio | Quick disconnect; USB-A or USB-C adapter, or RJ-9 cable |
Specs are Cisco and Poly's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Warranty: Poly Voyager Focus 2: 2 years limited. Cisco Headset 530 Series: 2-year limited.
- Platforms: the Poly Voyager Focus 2 lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB; the Cisco Headset 530 Series lists Webex and BYOD/USB.
- Power: the Poly Voyager Focus 2 runs on battery or USB; the Cisco Headset 530 Series on USB bus power.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Poly Voyager Focus 2 if you want the one that also supports Teams, Zoom and Google Meet and runs on battery, so it moves between rooms. See the Poly Voyager Focus 2
- Choose the Cisco Headset 530 Series if you want the one that also supports Webex. See the Cisco Headset 530 Series
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Still deciding? Read the Poly Voyager Focus 2 guide and the Cisco Headset 530 Series guide, see Voyager Focus 2 alternatives and Headset 530 Series alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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