Friday, April 16, 2010

The difference between a Plantronics HW and H Series Headset

Plantronics has come out with a new technology called High Wideband width that is geared towards newer phones or those backed by VoIP technology.

These newer systems operate in a wider decibel range that is captured by the HW series headset. The bottom line is, users of these headsets can take advantage of the full decibel range of sound and hear better then if they used a regular H series headset.

For example, the H series headset operates at a range of 300Hz to 3400Hz, while the HW headset operates between 150Hz and 6800Hz.

A Plantronics H series headset will still work on a wide band system but not offer optimal sound. On the flip side, a Plantronics HW headset will work on a older system with no sound degradation.

When deciding on what to buy I would suggest buying the HW series where possible. Cost wise they are similar, and if you happen to upgrade your system, the HW headset doesn't need to be replaced.

Currently, Plantronics offers a limited selection of wearing styles which may not suit all users, so personal preference may take precedence.

For more information or for help, visit www.headsetplus.ca

1 comment:

  1. Good post. Was curious about the difference and you seem to have nailed it!

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