How to Choose the Best Headset for Office

Do the boisterous laughter, loud conversations between enthusiastic colleagues and constant chirping in the office drive you crazy, especially when you’re working on a task that requires your undivided attention? Do you find it hard to stay focus as companies increasingly adopt an open layout? We’ve all been there, and we know exactly how unwanted noise can wreck your workday, leading to emotional exhaustion at work.

Unfortunately, the reality is that you can’t control the noise propagation in the office, nor the office layout. So what’s the best way to cope with the noise and distractions in your office? Now, technology has granted us a smart solution to office buzz. If you find it hard to stay focus, why not invest in a noise-cancelling headset to keep your sanity intact? An ideal companion in the office, noise-cancelling headsets allow you to focus on work – not noise.

But the next question is – how do you pick the right headset that works for you? Now, before you begin your search for one, ask yourself these questions:

What’s Your Preferred Working Style?

Do you spend most of your time sitting at your desk, or do you move around the work station ever so often? Or perhaps you’re one who’s always on the road.

Depending on your working style, you can easily narrow down the best headset solution. For desk-based workers in Singapore who spends no more than 10% of your time away from your designated desk, wired headsets work best as they’re generally lightweight and comfortable. For office users who have an allocated desk but spend less than 80% of your time at your desks or field-based users with no dedicated desk within the office space, wireless headsets are the way to go! With wireless Bluetooth headsets, your movements will not be restricted in any ways.

How Noisy is Your Work Environment?

Not all noise-cancelling headsets work the same. Two of the common types are active and passive noise-cancelling headsets. Understanding how both works can help to ensure that you get the most out of your experience.

Firstly, passive noise-cancelling headsets simply work to block out sound waves from the environment. These headsets usually take the form of heavily-padded ear muffs, creating a tight seal around your ears to reduce sound. They are great if you’re looking to block out erratic conversations or high-frequency sound around you.

On the other hand, active noise-cancelling headsets deliver unrivalled noise-cancellation feature by monitoring environmental noise patterns, and then creating their own sound waves to neutralise them. But of course, the latter usually carries a higher price tag.

What’s Your Preferred Wearing Style?

Headsets come in several style variants, with the most common ones being on-ear, in-ear and behind-the-neck. Here’s what you need to know about them when it comes to headphone capabilities and fit:

• On-ear headsets: As its name suggests, on-ear headsets go over the head and rest comfortably on top of the ears. Exceptionally dynamic, on-ear headsets are great for users that don’t prefer too much pressure on the ears.
• In-ear headsets: When it comes to portability and versatility, in-ear headsets take the throne. Comes with wired or wireless options, in-ear headsets are the best bet for users who don’t fancy a chunky collar.
• Behind-the-neck headsets: Providing a secure fit for active users, behind-the-neck headsets ensure that your headphones are there when you need them. With two tiny cords connecting the collar to the headphones, you no longer have to worry about a tangled mess.

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