





We have an extensive huge selection of the best office headsets available on the market. Every product in stock is of excellent quality and reliability and is available at the most competitive price to ensure you get the best value on every purchase, regardless of whether you are looking to buy for business or personal use, we stock everything from cost effective corded headsets to high-end fully functional long range Cordless Headsets and Bluetooth Headsets.
Headsets are important accessories for businesses and personal use and there are plenty of brands specialising in creating the best headsets for each environment and use. We stock headsets from the top manufacturers including Jabra, Poly (Plantronics), Sennheiser, Project Telecom, and JPL.
From busy offices to home working, gaming and home entertainment. Each type of headset focuses on different qualities, from sound quality to wireless connectivity to noise-cancelling technology, and our range of products means you have the best options to choose from. Different environments demand different headsets. We are the specialists so if you are in any doubt which headset would be best for an office, or which would be better for durability & battery life, just ask the experts, PMC Telecom.
A good headset is one of those small upgrades that changes the whole day. Calls sound clearer, meetings feel less tiring, and it’s easier to stay focused in a busy environment. At PMC Telecom, this category is built for practical work: office calling, remote meetings, and team rollouts where reliability matters. If you’re comparing models for daily use, this is a headset store that UK customers can use to narrow down options quickly and order with confidence. From entry-level wired sets to premium wireless, it’s easy to buy a headset with microphone and get the right fit for your role.
Choose a hands-free headset for when you are chatting and typing; this allows you to maintain a natural posture and save the strain on the neck that comes with holding a handset. Small details like inline controls and mic boom positioning can genuinely improve day-to-day comfort.
Start with how you actually work. Do not put too much emphasis on the marketing labels. If most of your day is spent on short calls between tasks, comfort and quick on/off use matter more than fancy extras. If you’re in back-to-back meetings, weight distribution, clamping pressure and breathable cushions quickly become the difference between “fine” and “I can’t wear this anymore”.
Next, check what you’re connecting to. A desk phone setup needs different compatibility from a laptop-only setup. Some teams rely on wired stability, while others need the freedom to move around and grab files without dropping audio. If you’re choosing for a busy department, look for consistent models that support simple ordering and predictable spares.
Finally, be honest about your workspace. A quiet, private office can do with a straightforward microphone, but shared floors, reception areas, and open-plan rooms often need more advanced microphones. For those environments, consider models designed to manage voice pickup and reduce distractions - look for long microphone booms and microphones with active noise cancellation (ANC). If you want a quick shortlist from a headset store, filter by your main device first, then refine by wearing style and microphone performance.
Office calling lives or dies by voice clarity. Good quality headsets do not render the speech choppy and unequal, where you feel like you must repeat yourself. In the case of office setups, the headset of an office phone or softphone must be comfortable to wear and firm enough to hold up to hours of use, particularly when you are alternating between taking calls, checking email, and having a quick chat with your coworkers.
Wearing style matters more than most people expect. A one ear headset (Monaural) suits roles where you need awareness of what’s happening around you (reception desks and team leads, for instance). One ear headset could be cheaper and even lighter in a long shift, as you will always have to make notes or talk to people near you.
A wired headset with a microphone is also a good option, should you desire uncomplicated, uninterrupted sound; simply plug in, and then you can begin your conversation without worrying about batteries.
A wireless headset gives you the freedom to move around the office as you chat - these are ideal for front-desk staff, or people who need to be mobile whilst taking calls - supervisor roles, service staff in a small takeaway restaurant, or staff working in a stock room or warehouse etc.
A work from home headset should be comfortable if you're working on calls for long hours, but equally, working from home you may have the opportunity to remove your headset from time to time so this may not be the #1 consideration.
A good headset with a quality mic will help keep your voice clear during those important Teams or Zoom calls
For home working headsets wearing style is often the number one concern as often conferences and calls are made whilst using software such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or Webex. In a home office, distractions are usually at a minimum so how the headset looks is often a main priority. So whether you choose an earbud style headset for more discretion and less chance of messing up your hair, or prefer to go for a higher end traditional over-the-head style headset to look your best when making calls, the choice really is up to you.
For many people, an over-the-ear wireless headset is the sweet spot. It helps reduce distraction, gives you freedom to move around, and does not give you a feeling of being tied to your computer whilst you’re working at home.
Where the environment is more regularly a little busier, maybe you have children, or your neighbour loves to use his leaf-blower every time you’re in a meeting, then a noise-cancelling headset for work with larger earcups can make it easier to concentrate.
Sometimes simplicity wins. If your main issue is everyday household sounds (washing machines, kettles etc) rather than heavy office chatter, a headset with active noise cancellation is an option that will deliver a more professional call experience without over-processing your voice.
Buying for a business is different from buying for yourself. The goal is consistent call quality across a team, straightforward re-ordering, and a setup that doesn’t create support tickets every Monday morning. When companies standardise on a few proven models, it becomes easier to train staff, replace parts and keep audio quality even across departments.
For customer-facing teams, durability and microphone performance tend to matter more than anything else. If you’re equipping a support desk, call centre headsets should be comfortable for long shifts and robust enough to handle constant use. In more flexible environments, a call centre Bluetooth headset can be a practical option – especially where agents move between desks or share hot-desking areas.
Noise conditions vary widely, so match the kit to the floor. Some spaces genuinely require call centre headsets with noise-cancelling performance, while others benefit more from consistent mic positioning and a good fit. If your agents walk around, wireless call centre headsets with noise-cancelling models can help maintain audio stability without forcing people to stay seated.
For general company use, office headsets are often about balance: reliable audio, easy pairing, and a sensible range of models that cover desk phone users and laptop users without turning purchasing into a maze.
Noise cancelling may mean two things, and it is a good idea to differentiate between them.
First, what you hear: Some headsets are designed with larger earcups and shielding to help isolate the sound you hear around you so that you can fully concentrate on a call. If you work in a busy, loud office, or with machinery around, then a headset with large solid ear-cups would do this job for you.
The second part is what the other person hears: Noise cancellation is the headset’s microphone technology trying to block out background noise so that only your voice is heard on the call - there are two types of noise cancellation here. Passive and Active.
Relates to the design of the microphone - you may have something as simple as a foam pop shield to help prevent lower frequencies of sound from registering in the microphone - the microphone may also be designed in a way where the pickup is shielded at the back of the mic arm and only faces your mouth. Passive noise cancellation is better when the level of background noise is likely to be very low as there’s no digital processing of your voice, so arguably gives the best quality, natural sounding voice call.
These types of headset microphones actually work in tandem with small microphones often embedded in the earpiece part of your headset - what these do it actively listen to outside noise, then use built-in firmware within the headset to equalise and remove that background noise from your main microphone pick-up, leaving the transmitted sound isolated to only your voice.
These ANC systems can be amazingly effective at cutting out loud noises from the background of calls. The only slight downside with these is that if you need absolute clarity and natural sounding voice, (perhaps you’re a broadcaster, or a singer) then these can sometimes give a slightly un-natural sounding voice in some frequency ranges. This shouldn’t affect most probably 99% of users, but it is worth mentioning.
In practical terms, the “right” option depends on your environment. If you’re mainly trying to block low, constant noise, active processing can help. If you’re surrounded by voices, mic performance and boom placement are often more important than how the ear cups feel. This is why two products that look similar can behave very differently in real meetings.
When you see a noise cancelling headset with a mic, pay attention and check whether the microphone is tuned for speech in shared spaces. Likewise, a noise cancelling microphone headset should keep your voice natural – never thin or robotic. Good models reduce distraction without making you sound distant – and they can save time across the week by cutting down “Sorry, can you repeat that?” moments.
A role-based approach makes selection faster. If your day is call-heavy, choose comfort first: light weight, stable fit, easy controls.
If you want a dependable everyday choice without overcomplicating the decision, this category is built to function like a headset store: filter by your device, pick your wearing style, then match the mic to your workspace.