The best home office headsets

For high-quality audio, fantastic comfortability, and great value, the Jabra Evolve 20 stereo headset is quite possibly one of the best headset deals on the market.

With a range of noise-cancelling features for the bustling office, as well as easy-to-use controls from the microphone wheel, you really don't need much more from a headset.

Undercutting the cost of several of the wired headsets on this list, the JLab Go wireless headset packs a well-thought-out spec into a good value package.

Tried and tested by Commercial Content Editor Adam Binnie: "This headset can connect to my phone and my laptop simultaneously, so I can keep it on for as long as I need to and still take calls or listen to music from either source.

The other feature that I really value is USB-C charging - not always a given at the more wallet-friendly end of the market and the ability to charge all my tech from a single cable (not at the same time obviously) avoids having to hunt around for a dedicated charger. Although the 45-hour battery life means I can go a month without actually having to charge it anyway.

The headset itself is very comfy to wear and the sound quality is good enough. Other more pricey items on this list offer better vocal quality, and the JLab Go isn't the last word when it comes to listening to music, but for work calls it's just fine.

My only complaint is the earphones themselves stick out a bit, and while the cushions do a good job of isolating background noise, there's no 'listen through' function. But at this price, those are minor gripes."

For those who like to listen to music between calls, the Sony MDR headphones with an in-line mic will see all their needs met. Sony has delivered a brilliant little package here, allowing any device (PC, laptop, smartphone, or tablet) to gain the benefit of decent audio and a dedicated microphone, thanks to the simple 3.5mm audio jack connection. Calls can also be accepted via the in-line mic toggle.

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For a simple, affordable, yet fantastic office headset, the Logitech H390 office headset is a phenomenal buy. Simply plug in the USB and start chatting in an instant with great audio clarity. Control your volume with an in-line control wheel where you can quickly mute or lower the volume.

While the H390 office headset isn't anything fancy, if you're office-bound and are looking for a cheap solution to background noise for yourself and colleagues listening in - you really can't do much better for the money.

The headset uses bone conduction, which uses vibrations to stimulate your hearing, leaving your ears open. Cleverly, this means keeping your situational awareness without sacrificing audio quality or volume - music and speech have clarity. Additionally, the open-ear design is cool and comfortable over long periods of use.

The boom mic has noise cancelling to prevent background noise from interrupting calls, and it can be turned out of the way when not in use. Volume controls are onboard, as is a multifunction button for accepting and ending calls and playing and pausing music. The headset has up to 10-hour battery life and a quick-charge feature that provides one and a half hours of talk time from a five-minute charge. They are IP55 rated, which means that they are protected against dust, grime and moisture.

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The Trust InSonic headset is a basic headset suitable for video chats. The speakers, while not suitable for music, are tuned for vocal clarity. The microphone also picks up sound with ease but can struggle with high volumes. Though they aren't as comfortable as some offerings here, if you simply need to chat on the occasional call, these will do the job. The headset connects to your computer with two jack plugs, one for audio and one for the microphone.

Logitech is renowned for build and audio quality, and the H650e continues that reputation. The device sits on the ears comfortably thanks to the headset's lightweight and padding, and the speakers provide great audio quality. The microphone is Microsoft certified and optimised to deliver a balanced and clear speech to call recipients. The tangle-free cable is a really welcome feature, and the in-line controls allow for call accepting and ending, and volume to be accessed with ease. The red on-call LED will also alert others to an ongoing call, reducing the chance of inadvertent interruption.

The Jabra Evolve 65 is arguably the premier headset for professionals who spend a considerable amount of their day on-calls and in vertical meeting spaces. The speakers deliver a brilliant sound free from distortion and grating high-notes, and they won't drop out mid-call either, thanks to the 14-hours battery life. Dual-audio allows for two devices to be connected up, noise cancellation keeps the effects of background sound to a minimum. The Evolve 65 also connects wirelessly up to a distance of 30 meters, providing the wearer with plenty of flexibility. The red LED indicator on the external shell of the headset alerts those around the user that they are on a call, and the microphone is Microsoft Lync certified.

SHOKZ (formerly known as 'AfterShokz') has branched out from products aimed at runners and sporty types here. Their bone conduction headset gives you all the benefits of having your ears open to your environment, whilst still being able to carry on with work conversations and teleconferences through these miracle workers.

When we did our 60-second review of the OpenComm, one notable feature was that the audio is crisp and clear - so don't be put off by the whole 'bone conduction' concept. In a nutshell, this headset converts your audio into vibrations that will travel a short distance from the bone at the back of your ears to your inner ear where it's registered as regular sound. An added benefit here is also that there are basic phone operation commands onboard, via easy-to-find tactile buttons.

We like the Voyager 5200, partly because it has a great name but mostly because it is an excellent little piece of kit. Our favourite things about the Voyager 5200 is how comfortable it is on the ear, but nor will it fall off. We also really like the quality of the microphone and its ability to cancel noise - certainly, you will be able to have your window open without worrying about noise from passing traffic. You get fantastic range from the Bluetooth connectivity too, so you don't have to be glued to your desk when taking a call. The only downside is that while you get a good several hours of calling time (claimed seven hours), it won't give you a full day's worth on a single charge.

This Funtuan wireless headset is a great option for those looking for a flexible and reliable chat headset

. The speaker sits on the right ear and delivers quality vocal audio. The microphone is noise-cancelling, and the battery lasts for up to 17 hours and recharges quickly via an innovative stand. Connection to devices is via Bluetooth, so you'll need to make sure your device is equipped with this feature.