Logitech - Zone 950 Wireless Active Noise-Cancelling On-Ear Headset - Graphite

Working from home full time, I've found it impossible with all of the distractions to have a meeting where there isn't some background noise that causes issues, whether it be on my side or the other side of the call. This headset fit the requirements. The headset I used prior to this one was a wired headset so I was essentially tethered to my laptop when I was in a meeting. Setup with my PC was really easy. The headset comes with a dongle that plugs directly into a USB-C port (or USB-A with adapter), or what I did was to pair it directly with the built-in Bluetooth on my laptop. I also paired this with my mobile phone so that I could take a phone call without having to switch or take off the headset. Charging is via a USB-C cable, or using the same USB-A adapter, you can basically use any available USB port or any wall adapter (which you'll have to provide on your own). Obviously, if you're using the USB-A adapter for charging, you can't use it at the same time to pair the device to your PC. This didn't apply to me as I mentioned I paired via Bluetooth. For meetings, the sound quality and clarity was excellent. With the ANC on high, I was not distracted at all by any background noise at my home. It was a little disorienting to not even be able to hear myself but in the LogiTune app, you're able to adjust the "Sidetone" which allows you to adjust that to your preference. The headset is comfortable, with large ear pads that are soft and fit comfortably on the ear. The felt a little tight to me at first, but I expect they may loosen up over time and will be very comfortable to wear for extended meetings or calls. I also tested the sound quality with streaming audio and video and was pleased with the quality. Again, with the ANC on high, you just don't hear any background noise which adds to the immersive sound experience. The microphone is ambidextrous so you can wear the headset with it on either side. This is an improvement from my prior headset, but if you switch it, it will also change where the buttons are or the touch controls. I found myself unable to easily find the mute button but then, you can just flip the microphone up to mute as well. The touch controls are extremely easy to use and intuitive. Swipe up/down for volume, double tap for play/pause, triple tap for skip track. You can also tap/hold and it will give you a status of the battery and connectivity. Pros: Adjustable ANC with 4 modes to meet your needs. Multiple simultaneous device connectivity (2) Touch controls Ambidextrous Personalization (available in the LogiTune app) Long battery life Cons: Instructions in the box were limited and a little cryptic (use the QR code to get real instructions). No AC adapter A little bit tight initially Doesn't play all that well with Microsoft Teams (mute functionality doesn't work, you have to mute in the Teams app).

After spending a week with the Logitech Zone 950, it's become clear that this headset has been a significant improvement when in calls and meetings, I recommend it to anyone who is looking to upgrade their headset, especially those who prioritize noise cancellation and clarity for calls. This headset is now my daily driver at work, I love this headset! Crystal-Clear Communication The Zone 950 boasts superior audio capabilities with its active noise-cancelling technology, ensuring that your listening experience remains uninterrupted, no matter your environment. The Active Noise Cancelling feature keeps your focus locked on your audio content without external disturbances. Whether you're in the middle of a bustling office or a busy street, the environmental noise control adjusts to surrounding sounds to maintain a consistent audio experience. Personalized Audio Experience Logitech's LogiTune app offers some customization, allowing users to tweak equalizer settings and control ANC levels. The app is easy to use and gives you the power to basically sculpt your audio environment with personal EQ settings. I played with it a bit, but whatever the EQ settings I left it at, is where the EQ settings will stay, forever. Although, I did pump up the bass so, not a bad app after all. Aesthetic Appeal and Comfort Visually, the Zone 950 is a good-looking headset, nothing too crazy. Its lightweight, modern, and minimalistic design is perfect for the office environment. The breathability factor adds to its allure, making it an ideal companion for those marathon meetings, or listening to music while pretending you’re in a meeting so people don’t ask you questions... Comfort is not merely an afterthought but a cornerstone of the Zone 950's design philosophy, ensuring it feels as good as it looks, even after prolonged use. The on-ear cups are just buttery smooth and perfectly squishy. Technical Prowess Taking quick a look into the technical specifications, the Zone 950 was pretty impressive. The audio spectrum covers the full range from 20 hertz to 20 kilohertz, supported by robust 40mm drivers, promising an immersive listening experience. Connectivity is a breeze with RF dongle and Bluetooth options, offering an impressive 170 feet of wireless freedom. The ability to connect with two devices simultaneously is a nod to the multi-tasking realities of modern life, and the ability to not ever miss either of those double-booked meetings again. You can easily switch the headphone connection from a mobile to a PC and vice versa with both Bluetooth and the USB dongle receiver. Functional Features The built-in microphone with noise-canceling capability and flip-to-mute feature is amazing for those I need to quickly mute moments, I love how Logitech does the flip-up mic to mute on their headsets. The carrying case is for sure a nice touch, both for portability and protection, even has a tiny little pocket for the dongle and USB-C adapter. Buttons on the ear cups control the power, Bluetooth, volume, ANC modes, and call management are strategically placed for easy use. Smart touch is pretty nifty and allows media control and volume controls with a tap or swipe with your finger. The 18-hour talk time and 40 hours of listening time on a full charge ensures that your headset keeps pace with your lifestyle, always ready when you are. I normally get about 2 days of use before needing to charge again. In Conclusion The Logitech Zone 950 is not just an awesome headset; it's a workplace comfort enhancer and makes meetings and phone calls not as bad. It excels in every metric, from call clarity to comfort, from aesthetics to audio personalization. It's a testament to what happens when innovation meets intuition, making it an indispensable tool for professionals and audiophiles who are probably also professionals alike! I really do enjoy this headset and suggest it to anyone who needs to talk to other humans over an internet connection.

I work from home full time. As such, my only interaction with my co-workers is MS Teams, Zoom, or phone. Most of my co-workers have adopted a headset-less approach to remote interactions. I think this is a mistake. Granted, they look much better on video than I do. However, the quality of the conversation can unnecessarily suffer. For example, I have had to contend with barking dogs, random noises from inside and outside the home, the laptop microphone echoing my voice back to me, the voice bottoming out because the speaker turns away from the laptop screen while speaking, and other annoying aspects of going native with their work computers built in microphones and speakers. If the worker is in the office, then I am often competing with the background noises of other meetings, the boisterous laughter of someone who thinks everyone is part of “their” conversation, or that one office baritone whose volume knob broke somewhere around 11 and blames their rude demeanor on poor hearing. You know who those people are. Finally, I expect my private conversations to remain private. A headset can guarantee that at least half the conversation remains private. My typical go to for headsets has always been Plantronics. However, my last headset was worn down and needed replacing. This was about the time I was offered the opportunity to try out the Logitech Zone 950. I knew that Logitech made very inexpensive conferencing headsets and a full range of gaming headsets. But I had no idea they made high-end office headsets with advanced features like adjustable ANC, noise canceling microphone, multi-device connectivity, touch controls, and audio personalization. Setup with my work computer was easy. The Zone 950 ships with a USB C wireless fob that plugs directly into any USB C port on my computer or laptop. Logitech includes a USB C to USB A adapter to guarantee compatibility with any computer. If you do not have any USB ports, or no available USB ports, then the Zone 950 will also sync with your computer via Bluetooth. For me, I used the USB C port on my work computer. Windows 10 automagically recognized the adapter, loaded the correct driver, and then synced with my Zone 950. The Zone 950 verbally reported successful connectivity with the computer. Having the adapter liked to the headset makes the Zone 950 plug-and-play from computer to computer. To demonstrate the point, I have used this headset on my work laptop, my personal laptop, and even played a few games with my gaming computer using the wireless dongle. Setup in all three cases was as simple as plugging in the dongle. Sound quality with sending and receiving is excellent! Calls are crystal clear. Logitech states that the Zone 950 will filter out background sounds on both ends of a call. I have no idea how they manage that and I have no idea how to measure this claim. What I can tell you is that I have not heard lawn mowing, road noise, chirping birds, or barking dogs since owning these. I have heard classical music playing from an Amazon Alexa during one of my meetings. So, maybe the Zone 950 filters out low volume background and allows more complex sounds closer to the foreground to be broadcast over the call. On my end, the mic does an excellent job of filtering out ambient background noise. I typically have an air purifier running all day that generates about a 45db hum. Plus, I have family members doing housework and chattering in the background throughout the day. I can hear them. But at no point does anyone on my calls notice any of these noises. My transmission is so clear that one person told me that I sounded like a pod caster hosting a talk show. Translation. I sound good. I did take a few minutes to listen to music and play a few YouTube videos. Music sounded good. I was surprised that the Zone 950 has bass. Not as good as a dedicated pair of music listening headphones. They are good enough to help me through my workday. Just for fun, I decided to give these a spin during a night of online gaming. The ANC kept any background noise in my room away from my ears, the mic proved to be a top-notch performer, and the overall experience was enjoyable. The folks I was gaming with had no idea that I was using an office headset for our session. One person commented that I sound really good. Now, the Zone 950 will not be replacing my regular gaming headset anytime soon. I do want to feel like I am away from work when enjoying my leisure time. ANC is fantastic. I was a bit worried about ANC performance when I discovered that the ear cups are on ear and not over ear. Usually, in ear or over ear allow for the best ANC performance. Logitech found a solid middle ground. The ear pads are large enough and plushy enough that they create a soft seal around the ear. It is not perfect. But it does allow for an ANC experience close to what I have experienced with dedicated musical headsets of about the same price. It is very good at filtering out ambient room noise and background noises such as conversations, fans, and vacuum cleaners. I have no experience yet with foreground noises like obnoxiously loud car exhaust driving by my open window so I cannot report if this type of situation would overwhelm both the ear cup and microphone ANC. You will need to judge that for yourself. The headset is comfortable. Though, it is a little heavier than what I am used to. The weight can be felt on the ears. Adjusting the headband offered some relief. After all, my last headset was much lighter than the Zone 950. I got used to it after a few days. In the hand, the headset feels solid. Logitech made sure that every surface of the Zone 950 had a luxurious texture to it. Visually, the headset if sleek and modern looking. There are no hard angles anywhere in the design. It looks like a solid, quality, luxurious headset. Logitech’s “Tune” app is very useful and well organized. Kudos to Logitech for getting the app right. The app displays charge level, ANC controls, Personalized EQ (hearing test and calibration), preset and custom EQ presets, Sidetone adjustments (how much of my own voice can I hear during a conversation), Advanced Clarity options, sleep timer, touch pad options, and a few other useful settings. Logitech packed a lot of flexibility into the Zone 950. The Zone 950 comes with a USB C cable for charging. You can use the included USB C to USB A adapter if required. The Zone 950 does not ship with a wall adapter. My work laptop’s power supply uses USB C to charge the laptop. I use that to charge the Zone 950. However, any USB wall adapter or computer will work. I noticed that the Zone 950 has two metal pins on one of the ear cups for a matching charging dock. I do not have this dock so cannot comment. However, I am glad to see that Logitech included this feature since many of us keyboard warriors like someplace to hang our headsets when we are done wearing it. Why not charge it while it hangs? Touch controls are good. So far, I have only used volume up, volume down, and pause/play gestures. The touch controls are smooth and accurate. The push button controls are also easily accessible. Mute can be controlled via either the button on the mic boom or by flipping the mic up. The mic boom also swings 270 Degrees making the headset ambidextrous. There is an ANC button that will cycle the headset through the active ANC features. ANC functions can be enabled/disabled via the Tune app. The power button also acts as the Bluetooth sync switch. And finally, there is a phone answer/hang up button. Overall, I am very pleased with the Logitech Zone 950. It is comfortable, flexible, way more stylish than any other office headset I have ever seen, and the ANC is outstanding for an office headset. I see myself using these for a good long time.