Poly 129958
The noise-canceling microphone and SoundGuard hearing protection define this 87-gram wired USB-C headset, keeping calls clear without auditory fatigue. A foldable on-ear frame with leatherette cushions and inline call controls offers portability and simple call management during extended workdays. It suits desk-based professionals who need reliable, all-day PC voice communication in noisy open-plan offices.
form factor on-ear
driver type dynamic
open closed back closed
33 Overall Score
Price CA$0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong comfort (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong build (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong mic (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)
- Below average sound (20th percentile)
- Below average social proof (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
42/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 22 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.2 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | leatherette |
| Headband | metal |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Hi-Res Audio | No |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | No |
| Cable Length | 1.524 |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 1 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | No |
Features
| Touch Controls | No |
| App | Plantronics Hub |
vs Competition
| Spec | Poly 129958 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sennheiser HDB 630 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | - | 480 | 314 | 16 | 34 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 30 | 20 | 50 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poly 129958 | 32.1 | 68.2 | 87.8 | 20.1 | 44.7 | 97.6 | 1.7 | 50.2 | 28 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98 | 99.3 | 95.7 | 99.4 | 76.1 | 53.7 | 87.1 | 97.7 | 98.4 |
| Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 77.8 | 98.2 | 90.7 | 46.5 | 87.1 | 93.8 | 87.5 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 77.8 | 95.6 | 76.1 | 53.7 | 70.6 | 98.9 | 87.5 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98 | 83.2 | 92.4 | 93.2 | 69.8 | 32.3 | 87.1 | 94.4 | 98.4 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 93.4 | 98.3 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 85.9 | 53.7 | 52.9 | 97.4 | 60 |
Usage Scores
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