Logitech’s mission is to extend human potential in work and play, in a way that is good for people and the planet, and they’re epitomising it in their new Zone Headsets, which help workers mitigate noise and tackle disruptions with their Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation, AI-powered mics and gaming-level comfort.
Regular UC Advanced magazine readers may remember Logitech’s Sound Specialist Scott Tompkin’s article in issue#20, where he cites research that reveals that colleagues’ conversation and telephone calls are perceived as some of the most stressful office noises that cause the biggest distractions. The majority of us have experienced the distractions of packets rustling, keyboards clacking and colleagues’ moaning, and wished we could eliminate the noise.
While open offices cultivate free-flowing face-to-face interaction, they are also notorious for distractions. Research into productivity losses for companies due to time-sucking distractions that hinder deep, focused work, conducted by the Economist in 2023 across 10 countries cited the estimated economic loss to be an annual US$468 billion. One wonders what the costs are today.
“Uninterrupted focus is the new currency of work. With more employees returning to office, it’s more critical than ever to protect their concentration,” said Hanneke Faber, Chief Executive Officer. “Zone Wireless 2 ES and Zone Wired 2 for Business were engineered to safeguard against those costly distractions.”
Logitech’s Zone Wireless 2 ES and Zone Wired 2 headsets are designed for noisy offices. With AI-powered noise-cancelling mics, hybrid active noise cancellation (ANC) that automatically adjusts to minimise background noise, and a gaming-inspired headstrap design for all-day comfort, the headsets turn open office clamour into quiet focus zones.
Cancel the Noise
The headsets offer adaptive hybrid ANC that intelligently adjusts the noise cancellation level in real time to adapt to any environment, enabling workers to move from space to space without manually toggling controls. Two AI-powered noise-cancelling microphones work together to tune out distracting coworker chatter, keyboards clacking, foot traffic, and the hundreds of other environmental diversions that plague employee calls. And with up to 20 hours of talk time and 25 hours of listening time with ANC on, Zone Wireless 2 ES is built to last the longest workdays.
For organisations that prefer wired setups, Zone Wired 2 is a USB plug-and-play version that offers the same advanced features and certifications as its wireless counterpart, without the need to charge the battery or worry about connectivity in high-density environments.
Beyond noise cancellation
Zone Wireless 2 ES eliminates more than just noise; it removes everyday micro-interruptions that break concentration. The headsets are certified for Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet, and for Teams and Meet users the native Bluetooth call control certification means it can be used with or without a dongle, freeing up a USB port. If used with a dongle, smart enumeration hides the device from meeting apps when the headset is powered off, so users know which audio source is active.
On the backend, IT professionals can remotely push silent firmware updates to either headset through Logitech Sync, allowing employees to stay focused without interruption, no help desk tickets, no update notification pop-ups, and no downtime.
Inspired by Gamers
Inspired by gaming headsets engineered for marathon gaming sessions, the headsets feature a strap designed for even pressure distribution with a vertical groove design, enabling air to flow through, and ease pressure off, the scalp.
Rotating earcups, a reversible mic boom, and the adjustable headband offer a personalised fit. The mic boom can rotate 270°, a thoughtful design for those who like their mic positioned on the left or the right. More personalisation is offered with three colours to choose from, which are rose, off-white, and graphite.
Designed for Sustainability
Logitech’s new headsets are designed for sustainability and product longevity with replaceable earpads and headset strap on both models, and a replaceable battery in the Zone Wireless 2 ES headset.
The plastic parts in the majority of the headsets are made with a minimum of 30% post-consumer-recycled plastic, while magnets feature 100% post-consumer recycled rare earth metal; the battery is made with 100% recycled cobalt; and travel bag fabrics are constructed with 100% recycled plastic materials.
Availability
The Zone Wireless 2 ES will start to be available in November 2025, and the Zone Wired 2 will start to be available in December 2025. Ask your friendly Logitech reseller for details.
This article first appeared in UC Advanced magazine issue #22.
