Plantronics/Poly Blackwire 3300 Series Corded USB Headset

In Brief

Mid-range Plantronics USB headset with control panel for answer/ignore/end/hold (softphone dependant), volume and mute. Teams version includes a dedicated teams button. NB USB-C connection is not compatible with mobile phones

Launch Date – August 2020

 

What We Love

+ Mid range USB headset
+ Wide, padded comfort headband for all day wearing
+ Plug and play simplicity –  no charging or pairing
+ Available in MS Teams or UC versions.  MS Teams version has a dedicated Teams button for instant access.
+ Noise cancelling in the microphone (not earcups) to help block out your background noise for your caller.
+ Wear with the microphone on left or right (for mono versions you can have the earcup on either ear)
+ Flexible microphone boom
+ Depending on variant,  will connect to USB desk phones

What We Don’t Love

– Only the 3305 series comes with a carry case
– Corded headset, so you can’t multi-task and have to stay at your desk 
– Adaptor required to make it work with most mobiles

The Blurb

Launched in August 2020, this represents a redesigned edition of the earlier Plantronics/Poly Blackwire 3220 series. This time, Plantronics has prioritised durability and comfort, offering an affordable headset that not only delivers excellent sound but also ensures a comfortable user experience.

The 3300 series is fully compatible with Lync, Skype for Business, and Microsoft Teams, and, naturally, extends its functionality to all major softphones and various programs like regular Skype, Dragon, and any application you’d typically use a headset for on your PC or laptop.

Featuring a noise-canceling microphone to eliminate background noise, this headset delivers wideband audio, providing a natural and rich voice experience. Inbound audio quality is notably high, and the Dynamic EQ feature automatically adjusts to music and multimedia, ensuring optimal sound for both calls and recreational use.

Designed for extended wear, the foam ear cushions and lightweight headband offer all-day comfort and a secure fit. It’s important to note that this is not an active noise-canceling headset but rather a basic model with just a plain adjustable headband. While this version folds flat, it does not include a carry case; for that, you would need to opt for the Blackwire 3305 series.

Control features include call functions like answer/ignore/end/hold, redial, mute, and volume adjustment. The series connects to Plantronics/Poly Manager Pro (available separately), making it ideal for large-scale deployments.

In summary, this is an excellent budget mono headset for standard USB use, boasting a stylish design and backed by a standard 2-year warranty.

Specifications
SKU	Plantronics-Poly-Blackwire-3300
Manufacturer	Plantronics/Poly
Product Type	Computer Corded
Wireless Technology
Warranty
Wearing Style	Over the head (one ear), Over the head (two ears)
Connection Type	USB
Software Compatabilty	Apple, Dragon Naturally Speaking, MacSpeech, MOC & Lync, MS Teams CERTIFIED, Skype, Unified Communications, Voice Recognition Software, Windows, Skype For Business, MS Teams Compatible, Zoom Compatible
Ear Cushion Material	Foam
Speaker Frequency Response	150-6800Hz
Mic Frequency Response	150-6800Hz
Headset Weight	118g
Coverage Range
Conference Additonal Headsets
Best Use	Noisy Office, Quiet Office
Application	Computer (USB)
Audio Qualities	Echo cancellation, Enhanced (DSP) Digital Sound Processing, HD Audio, Mono sound, Noise cancelling mic, Noise protection, Soundguard, Stereo sound, Wideband Audio, Wideband mic
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TOP FEATURES

• Available in monaural (C3310/C3315) or hi-fi stereo with passive noise reduction (C3320/C3325)
• Variants include universal USB or USB-C
• Intuitive inline controls to answer/end calls, control volume, and mute
• PC wideband audio with noise-canceling microphones for high-quality PC telephony
• Plantronics Manager Pro, an additional purchase, enables your IT team to gain insight into every compatible Plantronics headset being used company-wide

Manufacturers Description

The Blackwire 3300 Series corded UC headsets are durable, lightweight, easy to deploy and come in a variety of connectivity and wearing options. Add insights from Plantronics Manager Pro, an additional service, and you’ve got a future proof solution. The Blackwire 3300 series with Plantronics signature audio provides top notch features at a price you can afford.