Poly Voyager Focus 2 and Original Voyager Focus | What’s the Difference?
With the announcement of the Poly Voyager Focus 2, we immediately knew there would be requests for a side-by-side comparison with the original Voyager Focus UC. Other than putting a 2 at the end of it, what’s the difference between the original Voyager Focus UC and the new Voyager Focus 2?
The global pandemic has forever changed the workplace landscape. In a few short months, the adoption of cloud platforms and work from home accelerated at light speed. With those changes, came a new set of challenges. Unlike controlled office environments, home environments have children, pets, lawn service, kitchen sounds, loud televisions, and more!
Now enter in hybrid work. Organizations need solutions that will provide a consistent audio experience in the office and in remote location, wherever that may be. The NEW Poly Voyager Focus 2 rises to the challenge by increasing the connectivity options to provide users the options to connect to desk phones, computers, and mobile devices. You can now also use the Voyager Focus 2 via corded USB cable mode. Included is a carry case that allows users to easily transport the headset, dongle and USB charging cable between office and remote locations.
While the original Voyager Focus UC was an awesome solution, the new Voyager Focus 2 is purpose built to meet the challenges of today. Additionally, you can make the most of your meetings with Poly Lens Desktop. A single app for customizing your compatible personal devices to how you work, whether in the home or office. Staying up to date with the latest software is easy as a click, now, or when it suits your schedule. With built-in, customizable health and wellness reminders, you’ll feel better throughout the workday staying hydrated and active. Staying on-task is easier when you mask distractions with our focus audio. Rest easy knowing that help is no more than a click away with guides and contact information.
Poly Voyager Focus 2 Features
Poly Voyager Focus UC Features
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|---|---|---|---|
| NEW Voyager Focus 2 UC | NEW Voyager Focus 2 Office | Voyager Focus UC | |
| IDEAL FOR | Professionals on calls all day in noisy home or office environments looking for a premium solution | Professionals on calls all day in noisy home or office environments | |
| VARIANTS | Separate Microsoft Teams skus (with Teams button) and UC skus | Separate Microsoft and UC skus | |
| WARRANTY | 2 YEARS | ||
| HEADSET TYPE | STEREO BLUETOOTH HEADSET | ||
| CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS | Voyager Focus 2 UC: Connects to PC/Mac via new BT700 USB-A or USB-C adapter and a mobile phone via Bluetooth v5.1 | Voyager Focus 2 Office: Connects to a desk phone (via telephone interface cable), computer (via USB-A cable) and mobile (via Bluetooth) with the Office base. | UC version: Connects to mobile phone and PC |
| BLUETOOTH VERSION | Bluetooth v 5.1 | Bluetooth v 4.0 | |
| USB CABLE MODE | YES | NO | |
| BUSYLIGHT | Clear dual LED indicators | LED Indicator | |
| TALK TIME | Up to 19 hrs | Up to 12 hrs | |
| WIRELESS RANGE | Voyager Focus 2 UC: up to 50 m / 164 ft | Voyager Focus 2 Office: Up to 91 m / 300 ft | Up to 30 m/98 ft |
| ANC | Digital Hybrid ANC using two digital MEMS microphones and 2 analog ECM microphones with three user settings (Off/mid/high) | Feedback ANC Technology | |
| UC & Microsoft Teams Certified | Yes, MS Teams variants include dedicated button | Yes, S4B Upgrade, no dedicated Teams button | |
| MSRP | Voyager Focus 2 UC • Without charge stand $329 • With charge stand $349 Voyager Focus 2 Office • $459 | Voyager Focus UC • Without charge stand $279 • With charge stand $299 | |
| PART NUMBER | 213727-02 VFOCUS2-M 213726-02 VFOCUS2-M no stand 213727-01 VFOCUS2 213726-01 VFOCUS2 no stand 214432-01 VFOCUS2 USB-C no stand 214433-01 VFOCUS2 USB-C Additional Skus 214432-02 VFOCUS2-M USB-C no stand 214433-02 VFOCUS2-M USB-C Office Skus 213729-01 VFOCUS2 OFFICE 214260-01 VFOCUS2-M OFFICE | 202652-102 B825-M 202652-104 B825-M no stand 202652-101 B825 202652-103 B825 no stand 211710-101 B825 USB-C no stand 211709-101 B825 USB-C | |
Conclusion
The Poly Voyager Focus 2 has more and improved features and functionality than its predecessor. This includes a dedicated Teams button on the Microsoft Teams certified variants. The new Focus 2 stereo Bluetooth headset is built to function in today’s new normal of hybrid work and can meet the challenges of the office or wherever you happen to work. Poly’s portfolio of solutions can support all areas of your business communications needs to include personal audio and video devices to include headsets, webcams, speakerphones, and desk phones. As well as all your audio and video device needs for all your meeting spaces! Contact us to learn more about Poly Solutions! Check out this video below where we compare the two headsets directly: