Description
The Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC (8G7T9AA) is a premium boomless Bluetooth stereo headset with hybrid ANC — notable as the first boomless headset to receive Microsoft Teams Open Office certification. Rather than a traditional noise-canceling boom, it uses six dedicated voice-pickup microphones and four ANC microphones (ten total) to deliver clear call audio while canceling ambient noise without any boom arm. Dual 40mm speakers, Bluetooth 5.3, up to 21 hours of talk time, and USB-C/A connectivity make it a full-featured over-ear wireless headset for hybrid professionals who prefer a clean, no-boom design.
The Telecom Spot Take
The Voyager Surround 80 occupies a specific niche: premium ANC Bluetooth headset for professionals who strongly prefer the clean look and feel of a boomless design. Most business headsets use a boom because microphones close to the mouth capture voice more effectively than distance microphones — the Surround 80 closes that gap with six dedicated voice mics using Poly's signal processing. In practice, call quality is strong for office environments; in loud wind or extremely noisy outdoor conditions, a traditional boom will outperform any boomless design. The 21-hour battery, fast-charge capability (10 hours from 15 minutes), and Teams certification make it a compelling premium option for executives and managers who value aesthetics alongside performance.
Key Features
- Boomless Design: No microphone boom — clean, professional look with six dedicated voice-pickup microphones providing call quality comparable to traditional boom designs.
- 10-Mic Total Array: 6 voice microphones + 4 ANC microphones for simultaneous call clarity and adaptive noise cancellation.
- Hybrid ANC: Adaptive active noise cancellation for open offices, travel, and focus environments.
- 21 Hours Talk Time: Full extended workday wireless use; 15-minute fast charge provides 10 additional hours.
- Bluetooth 5.3: Current-generation wireless with 98 ft range.
- USB-C/A Connectivity: Wired USB connection included for audio and charging; USB-C/A adapter covers both port types.
- Teams Open Office Certified: First boomless headset to receive this certification — manages alongside other Teams-certified peripherals.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| HP SKU | 8G7T9AA |
| Design | Boomless, over-ear stereo |
| Microphones | 10 total: 6 voice + 4 ANC |
| Speaker Size | Dual 40mm |
| ANC | Hybrid adaptive ANC |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Range | Up to 98 ft / 30 m |
| Talk Time | Up to 21 hours; 10 hrs from 15-min fast charge |
| Weight | 275 g |
| Connection | Bluetooth + USB-C/A wired |
| Certification | UC Certified, Microsoft Teams Open Office Certified |