Learn about the Poly Savi 8220, and what features it has, and why this could be a good headset for you to consider.

Available at headsetadvisor.com use coupon code: BLOG for your best deal.

Audio in this Podcast is narrated by Doug Merritt, CEO of Headset Advisor

Headsets are used more today than ever before. This is largely due  to the rise in use of  computers for our audio and video communication needs. And when on these important calls, having a good quality headset really helps you to sound your best, and gives you a hands free, wire free experience.

Headsets can also be a big help for those who use desk phones, or mobile phones as well. In this episode, I'll be discussing a wireless headset that's able  to be used with all these devices; desk  phone, computer and mobile phone. I'm referring to the Poly Savi 8220 DECT wireless headset.

Being that this is a DECT headset means it will give you longer wireless range. DECT headsets are typically rated up to 350 feet of wireless range. The Poly Savi 8220 is rated up to 590 feet,  which is impressive. Poly does, however, state that in an office, you should expect to get about 180 feet because the 590 feet is based on line of site, or open  field testing which doesn't accurately replicate an office environment.

The Poly Savi 8220 comes with a feature that's unique to this DECT headset; Active Noise Cancelation. This is a feature that's designed to remove unwanted background noise so you, the person wearing the headset, can concentrate better. And though this isn't a unique feature among all headsets, it is unique among  DECT headsets which makes the 8220, with ANC, unique among all other DECT wireless headsets.

In terms of sound  quality, which is important, the 8220 does a respectable job at providing professional voice quality. Where it fails, in my opinion, is in reducing background noise.  It does maintain good voice audio quality while reducing noise, but the noise it attempts to remove is still very detectable, which isn't what you want.  So I feel that Poly could  improve the 8220 by improving the microphone noise canceling ability.

Worth noting is when connecting to a mobile phone  via Bluetooth, you only get a wireless range of around 30 feet. Though this is acceptable for using the headset with a mobile phone in an office, it doesn't allow you to use it on the go. Still, having triple connectivity is a very attractive feature of this headset in spite of limitations such as this.

The 8220 is optimized for use with Microsoft Teams, RingCentral, and Zoom. This means you can answer and end calls when away from the desk right from the headset. Other headsets would require you to return to your desk to accept the call. If answering a call from your desk phone, you'd be required to use a handset lifter, or Electronic Hookswitch Cable, with both being optional, and inexpensive.

The Savi 8220 weighs 5.6 ounces making it around middle of the pack  in terms of  weight. Some  are lighter, some heavier. And, it  has a nicely padded  headband and soft ear cushions making this a headset you can wear for long periods  of time.

The Poly Savi 8220 is priced at $399.99, and can be found  on our website at www.headsetadvisor.com 
But if you'd  like to get a better price on this headset, make sure to use coupon  code BLOG when checking out.  We all like saving money, so why not save some on this headset? 

And if this isn't exactly what you're looking for, then reach out to us at info@headsetadvisor.com to talk to one of our helpful Advisors. We'd be happy to help with your questions, or just helping with set up of your headsets.