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REVIEWS LOGITECH ZONE WIRELESS HEADSET
eased worries that I might be “shouting”
in that conference call. Though these aren’t
headphones for dedicated music
listening, playback quality was better
than average, with clearly defined highs
and lows.
The Zone Wireless does not come
with a wireless charger, but Logitech
provided one for this review. For wireless
charging, you fold the ear cups together and
place them on the charger. Though it’s
an additional expense, I found the
convenience well worth it.
The earcups on the Zone Wireless fold together as
shown for storage or wireless charging.
BOTTOM LINE
PERFORMANCE I’d recommend the Zone Wireless headset to
I used the Zone Wireless in my home office, anyone working in an open office or other
and though I don’t normally wear a headset I busy workspace. It makes toggling between
quickly found this one essential. your playlist and your phone effortless, and
The ear cups were comfortable to wear for provides the necessary peace and quiet when
hours-long stretches. With ANC activated, you have to get down to business.
the Zone Wireless filtered out most of the
audio distractions I contend with daily, Logitech Zone Wireless headset
everything from the ambient hum of family
activity to the traffic sounds from the freeway PROS
• Comfortable to wear for long stretches.
outside my office window. Even the clickety-
•ANC effectivlely filters out ambient noise.
clack of my typing was significantly reduced. • Makes it easy to switch between listening to music
and talking on the phone.
Still, I never felt disconnected from my
CONS
environment. If someone came up to talk to • Music reproduction not as good as with dedicated
headphones.
me, I could hear them clearly without
BOTTOM LINE
removing the headset.
The Logitech Zone Wireless headset is an effective
During phone calls, the audio was clear way to regain some privacy in open office settings.
$175
without any echo or dropouts. I found the
Sidetone control particularly useful, as it
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