Cheap HeadsetsPlantronics and Poly Alternatives on a Budget
Plantronics (now Poly by HP) is a long-standing leader in professional headsets. Here we look at budget alternatives that can meet similar needs.
Summary
Poly headsets (Savi, Voyager and others) are known for comfort, durability and noise cancellation. Value alternatives from Mairdi and similar brands can provide reliable performance for offices and call centres at a lower price. Bulk orders and discounts are available.
About Plantronics and Poly
Plantronics has been a pioneer in professional headsets since 1961. Now under the Poly by HP brand, they offer wireless and wired models including the Savi and Voyager series. They are recognised for comfort, durability and advanced noise cancellation and have deep enterprise presence in call centres and offices. If you want similar functionality without the premium price, budget alternatives are worth considering.
What to look for in an alternative
Match your use case: wireless vs wired, over-ear vs on-ear, and compatibility with your phone system or computer. Check microphone quality, battery life (for wireless), and comfort for long wear. We highlight Mairdi headsets as value options—view the full range through our partner. We service Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra and Hobart and offer bulk orders and bulk discounts. For other hardware (switches, routers, phone systems, handsets), our partner Telco Broker can assist via our contact page.
Frequently asked questions
Are Poly and Plantronics the same?
Poly is the current brand (Poly by HP); Plantronics was the former company name. Many people still refer to Plantronics when discussing Poly headsets.
Do budget alternatives work with desk phones?
It depends on the model. See our telephone headsets page for options that connect to desk phones.