The serial number, company logo and the design and manufacture origins are placed at the anti-glide base. On the other side there's an 3.5mm mini-jack which can be used to output audio to external speakers.
The Omni-directional microphone is placed right beneath the on/off power button.
So from top to bottom we have the Bluetooth on/off button, mute microphone button, battery level indicator, volume control buttons, answer/end call buttons and the power on/off button. Just like with the SPEAK 410 the 510 version features touch-buttons placed on the outer ring. Once again the Jabra logo sits right at the center of the grille placed over the 50mm speaker driver. The glossy black SPEAK 510 follows the same saucer design as its predecessor and measures 120mm in length, 120mm in width and 33mm in height with a weight of 195g.
Inside the box you will find the SPEAK 510 speakerphone, carrying pouch, quick start guide, warranty information, registration paper and a piece of paper with contact information for Jabra across the globe. The bundle contents and the main product features are listed on the right side.Ī short product description is available at the rear of the box in 20 different languages and is placed right above a product picture used to showcase its activity LEDs and buttons. However i don't really believe everything i read or hear (not if i can test something and see for myself) I’m quite curious to see what changes Jabra has really performed.Įxactly like most products by Jabra the SPEAK 510 is placed inside a small box with a clear plastic surface at the front (from where you can see the product) along with the Jabra logo, product description and a 2D barcode. Design wise the new SPEAK 510 is almost identical to its predecessor and i personally don't see why they should change it since the saucer like design works like a charm. However since there definitely was room for better audio quality while at the same time the wired-only connectivity was not really ideal for all environments and did limit compatibility with many devices it came as little surprise to us when Jabra announced the availability of the SPEAK 510 which basically improved on the original by offering HD audio quality and Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity (along of course with USB). Just over a year ago we had the chance to test the very good SPEAK 410 USB Speakerphone which actually did exactly as advertised and offered considerably good audio clarity on both ends allowing us to place/make calls without the slightest issue.
GN Netcom’s business activities also include its original equipment manufacturing (OEM) business to a wide range of global customers including mobile phone, PC and PDA manufacturers. With approximately 875 employees and sales offices around the world, GN Netcom develops manufactures and markets a broad range of wireless headsets for mobile users and both wireless and corded headsets for contact center and office-based users. GN Netcom, led by the Jabra brand, continues to build on its standing as one of the world’s leading and fastest growing suppliers of hands-free communications solutions. Well to cover that segment of the market Jabra recently launched the SPEAK 510 Bluetooth and USB speakerphone so naturally we couldn't just sit back and not get our hands on it. The same of course happens quite often with VoIP calls and although most consumers are quite happy with what basic hardware offers at seemingly no extra cost the same does not apply for everyone out there especially people who also use the above for work purposes. Just plug-and-play.How many times have you used Skype (or any video chat program for that matter) to communicate with your friends, distant relatives or immediate family only to find out that you can't really rely on the built-in camera microphone to have a clear conversation with them? Things are even worse when we are talking about laptops since both the built-in microphone and speakers are average at best. Similarly, all the features you see in MS models works with your preferred softphone right out of the box. If you or your business is not using Microsoft Skype for Business, choose the standard UC model.
You can simply plug-and-play the headset.
These models support features for answering and ending calls, adjusting the volume and muting without the need for additional configurations or settings. The MS models are certified for Microsoft Skype for Business (Lync) support Microsoft Skype for Business, right out of the box. The main difference lies in the pre-configured settings of the headset. What are the key differences between UC (Unified Communications) vs MS (Microsoft) Certified Headsets?įunctionally, the MS and UC certified headsets are almost identical. Ever wondered what is the difference between UC (Unified Communications) vs MS (Microsoft) Certified Headsets? We'll explain the differences and how you can identify them across the Jabra and Plantronics range of headsets.