About the Company
In the world of audio software and peripherals, Poly (erstwhile Plantronics and Polycom) needs no introduction. They have been suppliers of choice to leading enterprises since the 1960s and now count 90% of the Fortune 500 companies among their customer roster. Poly’s offerings address a wide range of telephony and audio use cases, and today we review its purpose-built lineup for working in open-layout, noisy spaces – the SAVI 8200 series.
The SAVI 8200 series was initially launched by Plantronics a few years back, as a viable answer to the challenges of an open office environment. At that time, we noted that its 590-feet/~180-metres connectivity range was a true milestone in headset technology. How does the SAVI 8200 series stack up in 2021 in a crowded market landscape? More importantly, is it still worth considering as a relevant product when most of us are working from home and definitely not a crowded, open-layout office?
Read on to find out.
Inside the SAVI 8200 Series
The SAVI 8200 series skirts the premium tier of headphones, which is expected given the incredible freedom of mobility it provides without compromising on the audio experience for you or for your callers. This is enabled via the following features.
Close conversation-limiting - We have come to expect active noise cancellation (ANC) in this segment, but Poly goes one step further by providing a feature called close conversation-limiting. This allows its mic array to pick up only the speaker’s voice while cancelling out nearby noise and conversations.
Battery and mobility - Here, the SAVI 8200 series is in a league of its own. It has a removable battery which means you could use the device for an unlimited period by simply swapping out the battery repeatedly. But you aren’t likely to need this feature, as the headset’s offer 7-13 hours of talk time depending on the model you choose. As mentioned, you can connect with devices up to 180 metres away.