Download - Lync USB Devices Comparison Table
USB Audio & Video Devices Comparison TableUSB Desk PhonesPlantronics Calisto P540-MMSRP Range Qualification Date Recommended Use Wideband Audio Speakerphone Noise and echo cancelling UC presence indicator Plug and play installation Display Call control: Dial pad Call Control: Answer/End, Volume/Mute Version Supported Yes Yes Enabled by Lync Yes Yes 2-line display Yes Yes / Yes $$ February 2010 To bridge the gap between phone and PC.
Polycom CX300$$$ November 2009 USB desktop phone for users who want the look, sound and feel of a conventional enterprisegrade telephone with plug and play ease of use. Yes Yes Enabled by Lync Yes Yes 2-line display Yes Yes / Yes
Polycom CX200$$ July 2007 USB desktop phone for users who want the feel of a phone to use in conjunction with the Lync PC client. Yes Yes Enabled by Lync Yes Yes None Yes Yes / Yes
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Price Range Key: $ -$100 $$ $101-$150 $$$ $151+
USB Audio & Video Devices Comparison Table
USB HandsetsPlantronics Calisto P240-MMSRP Range Qualification Date $$$ August 2011 Softphone communications is a breeze with a device portable enough to travel with a laptop, yet easy enough to use anywhere. Yes Enabled by Lync Yes Yes / Yes Yes No
Jabra DIAL 520 USB$$ January 2009 Users that need a portable solution for office and/or home based use.
Recommended Use
Wideband Audio Noise and Echo Cancelling Call Control: Dial pad Call Control: Answer/End, Volume/Mute Call Status Display Wireless Technology Version Supported
Yes Enabled by Lync Yes Yes / Yes Yes No
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Price Range Key: $ -$50 $$ $51-$75 $$$ $76+
USB Audio & Video Devices Comparison TableUSB Personal SpeakerphonesLogitech BSP420 USB SpeakerphoneMSRP Range Qualification Date $$ July 2011 Perfect for everyday and on-the-fly conference calls with an integrated USB cable and travel case for easy carrying.
Plantronics Calisto 800 Series$$$ July 2011 Users with private workspace and multiple communication devices. P820-M (PC + mobile phone) P825-M (PC + mobile + wireless mic) P830-M(PC + mobile + home landline) P835-M (PC + mobile + home landline + wireless mic) Yes Up to 33 feet with wireless microphone
Jabra SPEAK 410$$ October 2010 Users that need a portable solution for office and/or home based use.
ClearOne CHAT 70$$ June 2009 To fill the need for a hands-free speakerphone for individuals using Lync.
Recommended Use
Wideband Audio Range
Yes 20 feet
Yes 20 feet
Yes 8 feet
Noise and Echo Cancelling
Enabled by Lync
Enabled by Lync
Enabled by Lync
Enabled by Lync
Call Control
Answer/end calls, mute, volume +/-
Answer/end, dial, hold & switch between calls, mute, volume +/-
Answer/end calls, mute, volume +/-
Mute, volume +/-
Directionality Call Status Indicator Version Supported
360 degrees Yes
Bi-directional 240 degrees/360 degrees with wireless microphone Yes
360 degrees Yes
360 degrees No
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Price Range Key: $ -$150 $$ $151-$300 $$$ $301+
USB Audio & Video Devices Comparison TableUSB Personal SpeakerphonesClearOne CHAT 170 MSRP Range Qualification Date Recommended Use Wideband Audio Range Noise and Echo Cancelling Call Control Directionality Call Status Indicator Version Supported $$$ June 2009 HD quality audio conferencing for large group conference environments. Yes 12 feet Enabled by Lync Mute, volume +/360 degrees Yes Plantronics Calisto 420 $$ March 2009 PC users on the go to transform any workplace into a conference room. Yes 20 feet Enabled by Lync Mute, volume +/360 degrees No Polycom CX100 $ July 2007 Users of Communicator and Lync who would like a handsfree calling experience. Yes Unspecified Enabled by Lync Answer/end calls, mute, volume +/Forward-facing Active, mute
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Price Range Key: $ -$150 $$ $151-$300 $$$ $301+
USB Audio & Video Devices Comparison TableCorded HeadsetsJabra BIZ 2400 MS USB MonoMSRP Range Qualification Date $$$ August 2011 Multiuse (Lync and mobile phone) device for users that demand the highest quality audio, design and comfort. Monaural, super soft ear cushions 3-in-1 (Headband, Earhook & Neckband) Yes Enabled by Lync Yes / Yes USB
Jabra UC VOICE 250 MS$ July 2011 Discreet and highly portable headset. Ideal for videoconferencing.
Plantronics Blackwire C435-M$$ July 2011 Users requiring a portable PC headset.
Microsoft LifeChat LX6000$$ March 2011 Users seeking comfort with an immersive high quality audio experience
Microsoft LifeChat LX4000$ March 2011 A high quality economical headset for everyday Lync usage
Recommended Use
Earpieces Wearing Style Wideband Audio Noise and Echo Cancelling Call Control: Answer/End, Volume/Mute Connection Type Version Supported
Monaural, ear gelBehind-the-ear
BinauralConvertible mono to stereo
BinauralOver the head
MonauralOver the head
Yes Enabled by Lync Yes / Yes USB
Yes Enabled by Lync Yes / Yes USB
Yes Enabled by Lync Yes / Yes USB
Yes Enabled by Lync Yes / Yes USB
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Price Range Key: $ -$60 $$ $61-$100 $$$ $101+
USB Audio & Video Devices Comparison TableCorded HeadsetsLogitech B530 USB HeadsetMSRP Range Qualification Date $ November 2010 Equipped with stereo driers, noise-cancelling microphone and discrete on ear controls Monaural, super soft ear cushions 3-in-1 (Headband, Earhook & Neckband) Yes
Jabra BIZ 360 Duo MS$ October 2010 A cost-effective, optimized solutions for enterprises deploying voice and conferencing Ear gel Behind-the-ear
Plantronics Blackwire C210-M$ April 2010 For occasional users of PC audio and video
Plantronics Blackwire C420-M$$ April 2010 Users requiring a portable PC headset for multiple work locations Monaural Over the head
Plantronics Blackwire C220-M$ February 2010 Occasional users of PC audio and video
Recommended Use
Earpieces Wearing Style Wideband Audio
Convertible (monaural/binaural) Over the head
Binaural Over the head
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Noise and Echo CancellingCall Control: Answer/End, Volume/Mute Connection Type Version Supported
Enabled by LyncYes / Yes USB
Enabled by LyncYes / Yes USB
Enabled by LyncYes / Yes USB
Enabled by LyncYes / Yes USB
Enabled by LyncYes / Yes USB
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USB Audio & Video Devices Comparison TableCorded HeadsetsPlantronics Blackwire C610-MMSRP Range Qualification Date $$$ February 2010 Users with extensive PC communication
Plantronics Blackwire C620-M$$$ February 2010 Frequent conference call participants
Jabra GN2100 Telecoil$$$ September 2009 Designed for users with hearing aids
Jabra BIZ 620 Mono MS$ August 2009 First time Lync users
Jabra BIZ 620 Duo MS$$ August 2009 First time Lync users
Recommended Use
Earpieces Wearing Style Wideband Audio Noise and Echo Cancelling Call Control: Answer/End, Volume/Mute Connection Type Version Supported
Monaural Over the head Yes Enabled by Lync Yes / Yes USB
Binaural Over the head Yes Enabled by Lync Yes / Yes USB
Binaural Headband N/A Enabled by Lync No / No RJ9
Monaural Headband Yes Enabled by Lync Yes / Yes USB
Binaural Headband Yes Enabled by Lync Yes / Yes USB
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Price Range Key: $ -$60 $$ $61-$100 $$$ $101+
USB Audio & Video Devices Comparison TableCorded HeadsetsJabra GN2000 IP NC (Mono)MSRP Range Qualification Date $$$ August 2009 Users that need ergonomic comfortable headsets for extended wear, and individuals in a noisy work environment Monaural Headband Yes Enabled by Lync No / Yes RJ9
Jabra GN2000 IP NC (Duo)$$$ August 2009 Users that need ergonomic comfortable headsets for extended wear, and individuals in a noisy work environment Binaural Headband Yes Enabled by Lync No / No RJ9
Jabra GN2000 OC NC USB (Mono)$$$ September 2009 Users of voice applications, and individuals in a noisy work environment
Jabra GN2000 OC NC USB (Duo)$$$ March 2008 Users of voice applications, and individuals in a noisy work environment
Recommended Use
Earpieces Wearing Style Wideband Audio Noise and Echo Cancelling Call Control: Answer/End, Volume/Mute Connection Type Version Supported
Monaural Headband Yes Enabled by Lync Yes / Yes USB
Binaural Headband Yes Enabled by Lync Yes / Yes USB
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Price Range Key: $ -$60 $$ $61-$100 $$$ $101+
USB Audio & Video Devices Comparison TableWireless HeadsetsPlantronics Savi W740-MMSRP Range Qualification Date $$$ July 2011 Office workers with mixed desk phone, mobile and PC communications.
Jabra PRO 9450$$$ June 2011 Hassle-free transition to Unified Communication with a user friendly solution for both PC phones and desk phones.Headset and base station Headband, earhook and neckband Yes
Sennheiser DW Office$$$ May 2011 Users with mixed PC, office, and mobile phone communications looking for comfort calls
Sennheiser DW Pro 1$$$ May 2011 Users with mixed PC, office, and mobile phone communications looking for comfort calls
Sennheiser DW Pro 2$$$ May 2011 Users with mixed PC, office, and mobile phone communications looking for comfort calls in noisy Environments
Recommended Use
Earpieces Wearing Style Wideband Audio Noise and Echo Cancelling Call Control: Answer/End, Volume/Mute Wireless Technology Range Talk Time / Stand by Time Version Supported
Monaural Convertible: Over the ear, over the head, behind the head Yes
Monaural Headband, earhook, single-sided Yes Enabled by Lync
Monaural Headband, earhook, single-sided Yes Enabled by Lync
Dual mono Headband, double-sided
Yes
Enabled by Lync
Enabled by Lync
Enabled by Lync
Yes / Yes
Yes / Yes
Yes / Yes
Yes / Yes
Yes / Yes
DECT
DECT
DECT
DECT
DECT
Up to 350 feet Up to 7hrs / Up to 50hrs 75 days with battery unattached
Up to 150m or 400ft
Up to 350ft
Up to 350ft
Up to 350ft
Up to 10hrs / Up to 39hrs
Up to 12hrs / Up to 100hrs
Up to 12hrs / Up to 100hrs
Up to 12hrs / Up to 100hrs
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Price Range Key: $ -$70 $$ $71-$180 $$$ $181+
USB Audio & Video Devices Comparison TableWireless HeadsetsPlantronics Savi W440-MMSRP Range Qualification Date $$$ November 2010 Users in campus-like business environments using a laptop for voice calls and multimedia
Plantronics Savi Office$$$ November 2010 Users with mixed PC and office phone Communications
Plantronics Savi W730-M$$$ October 2010 Users with mixed PC, office and mobile phone communications
Plantronics Voyager PRO UC$$ October 2010 Users with mixed PC, office and mobile phone communication
Jabra PRO GN9460 Mono and Duo$$$ October 2010 Users in desk and soft phone environments looking for user friendly call control
Recommended Use
Earpieces Wearing Style Wideband Audio Noise and Echo Cancelling Call Control: Answer/End, Volume/Mute Wireless Technology Range
Monaural Convertible over the ear, over the head, behind the head Yes Enabled by Lync
Monaural Convertible over the ear
Monaural Over the ear
Monaural Over the ear
Monaural and binaural Headband, Neckband & Ear Hook
Yes Enabled by Lync
Yes Enabled by Lync
Yes Enabled by Lync
Yes Enabled by Lync
Yes / Yes
Yes / Yes
Yes / Yes
Yes / Yes
Yes / Yes
DECT
DECT
DECT
Bluetooth
DECT
Up to 300 feet Unlimited talk time with hot swappable battery (additional battery sold separately)
Up to 350 feet
Up to 350 feet
Up to 33ft
Up to 400ft
Talk Time / Stand by Time
Up to 6hrs / Up to 35hrs
Up to 6hrs / Up to 50hrs
Up to 6hrs / Up to 35hrs
Up to 6hrs / Up to 120hrs
Version Supported
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Price Range Key: $ -$70 $$ $71-$180 $$$ $181+
USB Audio & Video Devices Comparison TableWireless HeadsetsJabra PRO GN9465 DuoMSRP Range Qualification Date$$$ October 2010 Users looking to make calls in very noisy environments while having easy call control for desk, soft, and mobile phone environments Binaural
Jabra GO 6470$$$ October 2010 Users looking for a Bluetooth headset with easy call control for desk, soft and mobile PhonesMonaural
Jabra PRO 9470$$$ October 2010 Users with mixed soft, mobile, and desk phone needs working in noisy environmentsMonaural
Plantronics Savi W430-M$$$ April 2010 PC-based wireless user
Jabra GO 6430$$ October 2009 For the mobile centric soft and mobile phone users
Recommended Use
Earpieces Wearing StyleWideband Audio Noise and Echo Cancelling Call Control: Answer/End, Volume/Mute Wireless Technology Range Talk Time / Stand by Time Version Supported
Monaural
Monaural
HeadbandYes
Earhook, headbandYes
Neckband, headband, earhookYes
Over the earYes Enabled by Lync
EarhookYes Enabled by Lync
Enabled by Lync
Enabled by Lync
Enabled by Lync
Yes / Yes
Yes / Yes
Yes / Yes
Yes / Yes
Yes / Yes
DECT
DECT
DECT
DECT
Bluetooth
Up to 400ft
Up to 400ft
Up to 400ft
Up to 300ft
Up to 300ft
Up to 10hrs / Up to 39hrs
Up to 6hrs / Up to 100hrs
Up to 9hrs / Up to 32hrs
Up to 6hrs / Up to 35hrs
Up to 6hrs / Up to 100hrs
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Price Range Key: $ -$70 $$ $71-$180 $$$ $181+
USB Audio & Video Devices Comparison TableWireless HeadsetsPlantronics Savi GoMSRP Range Qualification Date Recommended Use Earpieces Wearing Style Wideband Audio Noise and Echo Cancelling Call Control: Answer/End, Volume/Mute Wireless Technology Range Talk Time / Stand by Time Version Supported$$ March 2009 Designed for in-office mobile professionals
Jabra M5390 USB$$ April 2008 For the mobile centric soft and mobile phone usersMonaural Earhook Yes
Jabra GN9330e OC USB$$$ April 2008 Users that require a long battery lifeMonaural Headband, earhook Yes
Jabra GN9350e OC$$$ April 2008 Lync users and traditional desk phone usersMonaural Headband, neckband, earhook Yes
Monaural Over the ear Yes
Enabled by Lync
Enabled by Lync
Enabled by Lync
Enabled by Lync
Yes / Yes
Yes / Yes
Yes / Yes
Yes / Yes
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
DECT
DECT
Up to 210ft
Up to 200ft
Up to 350ft
Up to 350ft Up to 9hrs (PC 6hrs) / Up to 43hrs
Up to 6hrs / Up to 50hrs
Up to 6hrs / Up to 60hrs
Up to 6hrs / Up to 43hrs
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Price Range Key: $ -$70 $$ $71-$180 $$$ $181+
USB Audio & Video Devices Comparison Table
WebcamsMicrosoft LifeCam HD3000MSRP Range Qualification Date $ August 2011 This true HD camera provides a low cost, compact package, for bright and colorful video. Universal base works on your desktop, laptop, or notebook and the digital microphone provides high-quality audio. 720p
Logitech B525 HD Webcam$$ April 2011 Ideal for individual mobile video conferencing with a compact, foldable design. The 360-degree swivel makes it easy to broadcast any angle or turn away for privacy.
HP Webcam HD-4110$$$ May 2011 High Quality HD webcam for business or personal use on Desktop or Notebook PCs.
Logitech B990 HD Webcam$$$ February 2011 High quality HD video and audio at both close-up and longer distances.
Microsoft LifeCam Studio$$$ January 2011 When the best wide screen, HD performance is needed for desktop, laptop, or tabletop video conferencing.
Recommended Use
Resolution*
720p
720p
720p
720p
Frames per secondPlug and Play with Lync Call Status Indicator
Up to 30 frames per secondYes Yes
Up to 30 frames per secondYes Yes
Up to 30 frames per secondYes Yes
Up to 30 frames per secondYes Yes
Up to 30 frames per secondYes Yes
Version Supported
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* Lync 2010 video calls support a maximum resolution of 720p which requires quad core processor
Price Range Key: $ -$50 $$ $51-$75 $$$ $76+
USB Audio & Video Devices Comparison Table
WebcamsHP HD-3100 Webcam HP HD-3100 WebcamMSRP Range Qualification Date $ September 2011 Affordable HD webcam for business or personal use on desktops or notebook PCs.
HP HD-3110 Webcam HP HD-3110 Webcam$ September 2011 Affordable HD webcam for business or personal use on desktops or notebook PCs.
Logitech B910 HD Webcam$$$ August 2010 Perfect for individual and small group video conferencing. Delivers the highest-quality and sharpest way for professionals to meet face-to-face. 720p Up to 30 frames per second Yes Yes
Microsoft LifeCam HD6000 for Notebooks$$ May 2010 The short cable and custom laptop mounting mechanism makes this the ideal HD webcam for the road warrior.
Logitech Pro 9000 for Business Webcam$$$ August 2009 Takes your video conferencing experience to the next level.
Recommended Use
Resolution* Frames per second Plug and Play with Lync Call Status Indicator
720p Up to 30 frames per second Yes Yes
720p Up to 30 frames per second Yes Yes
720p Up to 30 frames per second Yes Yes
720p Up to 30 frames per second Yes Yes
Version Supported
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* Lync 2010 video calls support a maximum resolution of 720p which requires quad core processor
Price Range Key: $ -$50 $$ $51-$75 $$$ $76+
USB Audio & Video Devices Comparison Table
Webcams`
HP HD-3100 Webcam Logitech B905 2MP Portable Webcam
HP HD-3110 Webcam Microsoft LifeCam Cinema$$$
Microsoft LifeCam VX-2000$
MSRP Range
$$$
Qualification Date
August 2009Designed with portability in mind for busy road warriors; fits perfectly on a laptop, comes with desktop stand and carrying case. 720p Up to 30 frames per second Yes Yes
August 2009Excellent HD webcam for use with both desktop and laptop PCs.
February 2009The most cost-effective VGA webcam for both desktop and laptop PCs.
Recommended Use
Resolution* Frames per second Plug and Play with Lync Call Status Indicator Version Supported
720p Up to 30 frames per second Yes Yes
VGA Up to 30 frames per second Yes Yes
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* Lync 2010 video calls support a maximum resolution of 720p which requires quad core processor
Price Range Key: $ -$50 $$ $51-$75 $$$ $76+
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