As we wrap up the year, Sencomm is excited to share our top audio and video selections for 2024. These solutions have received exceptional acclaim within the industry and resonate strongly with our team and customers. Without further ado, here are our top six picks.
Shokz OpenComm 2 UC
WINNER: All-Around Headphones from PC Mag, Readers Choice
Shokz’s innovative bone conduction technology earns this year’s Readers’ Choice Award for best headphones. Bone conduction headphones use vibrations to transmit sound directly to your inner ear through the bones in your upper cheek and jaw. They offer significant advantages over in-ear and over-ear headphones. With this technology, your ear canal remains open, allowing you to hear ambient sounds and stay aware of your surroundings. Additionally, these headphones are more hygienic as germs are not transferred from your ear like in-ear buds, and you won’t feel the pressure of headphones in or on your ears.
- For use with mobile devices and PC’s via USB Dongle
- Very light-weight weighing only 35 grams
- 16 hours of talk-time with 98 feet of range
- Noise-Canceling Boom Mic reduces noise for your caller
- Open-Ear comfort allows you to hear around you
Learn more:
https://sencomm.com/headsets/shokz/
https://www.pcmag.com/articles/readers-choice-2024-your-favorite-headphone-and-speaker-brands
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQ953zIaOzs&list=PLvLDpdqJsG8cxDWJ8sjOS82C0S5vTCrsj&index=3&t=65s
https://fsmmag.mydigitalpublication.com/november-2024/page-11
Jabra Speak2 55 Wireless Bluetooth Speakerphone
WINNER: Best New Midrange Speakerphone by CNET
Jabra has revamped its speakerphone lineup for 2024, adding the Speak2 series. The Jabra Speak2 55 won the best new midrange speakerphone by CNET. It features advanced full-duplex audio that enables multiple people to speak simultaneously, along with voice level normalization to equalize all voices. With 12 hours of battery life and certification for Microsoft Teams, this speakerphone comes equipped with a USB-C cable, USB-A adapter, and a carrying case, making it the perfect on-the-go device for instant meetings. Additionally, you can enjoy music during your downtime.
- Four noise-cancelling beamforming microphones. Block background noise and transmit voices in crystal-clear clarity
- Fabric speaker cover
- USB C & USB A as standard
- Wired & Bluetooth® connection
- Designed for durability
- Full-range 50mm speaker & wideband audio
Learn more:
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/best-speakerphone/
https://sencomm.com/wp-content/uploads/EN-Jabra-Speak2-Range-Datasheet.pdf
Yealink SmartVision60
WINNER: Best Innovation for Meetings/Conferencing Winners by Enterprise Connect
Yealink SmartVision60 is the first AI panoramic video conferencing camera on the market. This 360° conference camera is designed to capture a complete view of the entire meeting space, providing a panoramic perspective for remote attendees and making them feel as if they are physically present in the meeting room. The SmartVision60 integrates AI technologies, including voice control, identity recognition, transcription, and multi-stream IntelliFrame, ideal for medium-sized Microsoft Teams and Zoom rooms.
- Designed for large meeting rooms with multiple participants
- Offers a complete 360-degree view of the room
- Utilizes advanced AI technology to enhance the video conferencing experience
- Integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Teams functionalities, including Multi-Stream People Feed
Learn more:
https://enterpriseconnect.com/past-best-enterprise-connect
https://youtu.be/GzA1pt1MjYc?si=5d_j-TydGRu6mPPK
SMART Board QX Pro and SMART Board RX Series Interactive Displays
SMART Board QX Pro and SMART Board RX Series Interactive DisplaysWINNER: InfoComm 2024 Best in Show
A leader innovator in interactive technology, SMART Board QX Pro and SMART Board RX Series Interactive Displays take Best in Show InfoComm 2024. The SMART Board QX Pro is the world’s only interactive display that allows multiple users to write, erase, and gesture simultaneously across various platforms and applications. You can also add remote participants at any time. These displays integrate with major audio-visual technology, such as Microsoft Teams Room-certified Logitech cameras, Crestron, Windows, Intel, and more—everything you need to deliver a seamless interactive and collaborative meeting experience.
- Embedded Android 11
- Collaboration and annotation software
- Two power-packed USB-C ports
- Advanced inking and touch capabilities
- Video conferencing
- Sharp, bright displays with a UHD flush-mounted camera
- Integrated sound bar
- Integrated mic-array
The SMART Board RX Series stands out in the edtech space. Teachers can rely on it to deliver engaging lessons with streamlined workflows, saving hours of valuable instructional time. Unleash student potential—only with SMART can students write, touch, and erase simultaneously for a truly collaborative and engaging experience. With its market-leading ease of use, it is the only interactive display that offers user-programmable tools like cubes and stamps.
- Multi-color stylusUp to 40 points of touch
- 4K UHD user interface
- Integrated mic array
- 2x 20W speakers and 15W subwoofer
- NFC and QR code sign-in
- Optically bonded glass
- Remote control
- Dual USB C 3.2 (15W / 65W)
- WiFi 6E and hotspot support
- Bluetooth 5.2
- Sensors: Ambient light, particulates and Volatile organic compounds
https://youtu.be/qNjsi2hskKs?si=9MFKoJeT652dnNgx
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1QC2ZIpcHo&list=PLvLDpdqJsG8f_c4kBoxC-2L4_8oUAVFkp&index=1
Logitech Zone Wireless 2
WINNER: Best new wireless headset for work at home award by CNET
Logitech’s Zone Wireless 2 headset improves on the original with an upgraded design and performance, earning the title of Best New Wireless Headset for Work at Home by CNET. The Zone Wireless 2 features a retractable boom microphone with a mute button and active noise cancellation that muffles external sounds and minimizes background noise. It employs hybrid active noise cancellation (ANC) and allows you to hear your surroundings when needed. The headset has five microphones and uses Bluetooth 5.2 with a wireless range of 50 meters. Battery life is rated at up to 15 hours with noise canceling on and 18 hours with it off. Zone Wireless 2 is certified for Microsoft Teams as a Premium Microphone for Open Office, Zoom, Google Meet, and Google Voice with a plug-and-play receiver.
Zone Wireless 2 is currently undergoing certification for Microsoft Teams over native Bluetooth. Once certified, enjoy an entire Team experience without a dongle.
- Advanced Call Clarity1 suppresses far-end ambient noise, so users can hear colleagues better
- 4 noise-canceling mics lift the user’s voice above background conversations
- Combines both feedback and feedforward mics to effectively cancel surrounding noises
- Deploy the headset that is undergoing certification for Microsoft Teams over native Bluetooth4 without a dongle. Zone Wireless 2 is also certified for Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, and Google Voice with the plug-and-play receiver.
- Logitech Sync lets IT admins remotely manage and update the headset
Learn more:
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/best-headphones-for-work-at-home/
https://sencomm.com/wp-content/uploads/Logitech-zone-wireless-2-datasheet.pdf
Poly Voyager Free 20
Unified Communication Product of the Year
The Poly Voyager Free 20 is an excellent choice for hybrid workers who prefer discreet, wireless earbuds. Recognized as the Unified Communication Product of the Year, these versatile earbuds are perfect for activities like conference calls but can also be enjoyed for music and streaming content.
This product offers a superior user experience at a reasonable price. It boasts reliable performance, a comfortable fit, active noise cancellation (ANC), and effective noise reduction. The Voyager Free 20 also comes with four sizes of silicone ear tips and a stylish charging case.
- Adaptive Active Noise Canceling (ANC)
- Three noise-canceling mics in each earbud
- Powerful 10 mm speakers bring your music and conversations to life
- Personalize the fit with four ear tip sizes
If you have questions about the top six picks or need to use up a last-minute budget, we can help place an order. Please contact us at 800-654-2993 or sales@sencomm.com. We look forward to seeing what innovative solutions will be released in 2025!