EPOS IMPACT 860T
Built for clear communication, the EPOS IMPACT 860T combines active noise cancellation with a noise-canceling microphone and Microsoft Teams Certification for reliable call quality. Its ultra-light 57-gram on-ear design and simple USB-C wired connection ensure all-day comfort and hassle-free deployment. This headset is best for office professionals in open-plan environments who need focused, certified Teams calls without any wireless complexity.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong anc (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong mic (76th percentile) 76th
- Strong comfort (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average sound (20th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.1 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | soft cushions |
| Headband | headband padding |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 20 |
| Codecs | EPOS IMPACT 860T Binaural Wired USB C Microsoft Teams Certification On-ear Headset with Noise Canceling, Black |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | Active |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | USB-C |
Battery
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 2 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Microsoft Teams |
vs Competition
| Spec | EPOS IMPACT 860T | Sennheiser HDB 630 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sony WH-1000XM6 | JBL Tune 670NC | TOZO HT3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 42 | 40 | 30 | 32 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 20 | 480 | - | 48 | 32 | 16 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 30 | 30 | 70 | 90 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPOS IMPACT 860T | 89.8 | 75.6 | 33.7 | 19.5 | 46 | 67.3 | 39.8 | 40.9 |
| Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare | 98.2 | 82.7 | 75.7 | 98.1 | 91.3 | 44.5 | 98.4 | 95.1 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.2 | 99.3 | 94.3 | 99 | 76.5 | 52 | 97.7 | 95.1 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 Compare | 98.2 | 89.4 | 90.8 | 91 | 76.5 | 80 | 99.9 | 83.6 |
| JBL Tune 670NC Compare | 98.2 | 64.1 | 75.7 | 84.9 | 94.3 | 87.1 | 99.2 | 98.7 |
| TOZO HT3 Compare | 89.8 | 82.7 | 94.3 | 98.6 | 97.8 | 52 | 96.8 | 95.1 |
Usage Scores
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