The best Teams headset for your setup depends on where you take calls and which controls you need. For a fixed desk, start with a wired USB headset; for movement during calls, compare wireless models with a supported receiver or certified Native Bluetooth connection. If Teams buttons and mute synchronization matter, verify the exact certified model and connection before buying. Basic meeting audio can work without formal certification.
Check the current Microsoft list
Microsoft’s certified personal peripherals list is updated over time. It includes USB-certified and native-Bluetooth-certified devices and records qualification dates.
USB dongles are still common
Microsoft notes that most Bluetooth headsets certified for Teams are designed to use a USB dongle with PCs and Macs. Native Bluetooth certification is a separate category. Microsoft currently supports that certified experience on Windows 11 PCs meeting its hardware and software requirements; macOS is not yet supported under this program. A headset pairing with a Mac does not by itself establish certified Native Bluetooth call controls.
How to Choose the Best Teams Headset for Your Workday
Start with the computer and connection. A wired USB headset avoids pairing and charging, but keeps you within cable reach. A wireless model allows movement but needs a charging plan and a supported receiver or direct Bluetooth connection. Match USB-A or USB-C to your computer and check the included accessories, especially when ordering for several workstations.
For a wired shortlist, the Logitech H570e Teams version is one documented option with inline call controls and a dedicated Teams button. Logitech lists mono and stereo versions with USB-A or USB-C. Select the Teams SKU: the H570e UC version is a different configuration. This is a fixed-desk example, not a claim that it outperforms every alternative.
Next, choose mono or stereo based on how much of your surroundings you need to hear. For frequent calls, compare boom-microphone placement, wearing comfort, and the mute controls you will actually use. For team purchases, also check battery or cable requirements, replacement parts, and whether your IT setup requires formal Teams certification.
If Teams certification is not your only requirement, Wantek’s business-call headset guide covers microphone position, connection, mute controls, fit, and deployment checks for different call systems.
“Works with Teams” Is Not the Same as “Certified for Microsoft Teams”
A headset can pass audio and microphone signals in Teams without holding Microsoft certification. Certification is a separate program tied to specific devices and supported connection modes. If certification is a procurement requirement, verify the exact model in Microsoft's current list rather than relying on a retailer badge.
Microsoft Certifies More Than One Connection Path
| Path | What Microsoft documents | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| USB peripheral | Certified devices can use a cable or USB dongle and provide Teams call-control features. | Exact certified model, dongle or wired variant, firmware, and host device. |
| Native Bluetooth | Microsoft has a separate certification path for direct Bluetooth peripherals. | Certified device, supported Windows environment, Bluetooth radio, and Teams desktop version. |
| Uncertified audio device | May still provide basic audio and microphone functions. | Do not assume Teams button, mute sync, or certification-specific behavior. |
Microsoft's personal peripherals documentation explains the certified experience, while its Native Bluetooth certification page covers direct Bluetooth requirements and limitations.
Which Earbuds Are Certified for Microsoft Teams?
Microsoft's published certified-device list includes several earbuds. These are examples of listed devices, not an audio-performance ranking:
- EPOS ADAPT E1 TWS Earbuds: listed as certified on January 9, 2025.
- Dell EB525 Earbuds: listed as certified on July 1, 2025.
- Jabra Evolve2 Buds: included in Microsoft’s certified USB-device listing. Confirm the Teams variant and required receiver in the exact package; this listing alone does not establish Native Bluetooth certification.
- Poly Voyager Free 60 UC and Free 60+ UC Earbuds: both appear in the certified-device list. Verify the exact package and connection before purchasing.
Before choosing Teams-certified earbuds, check the full model name, Teams or UC variant, any required USB receiver, and the supported computer setup. A listed USB-dongle configuration is not proof of Native Bluetooth certification. Microsoft's separate Native Bluetooth program has specific Windows 11, Bluetooth hardware, and Teams desktop requirements.
Earbuds may be more portable than a full-size headset, but certification alone does not establish microphone performance in your office, battery endurance, or fit. Check those factors separately for your call routine.
Call Controls Matter More Than the Logo Alone
Certified devices can support features such as Teams call control and mute synchronization, but the exact behavior still depends on the certified device and connection mode. For a managed fleet, test the real meeting workflow rather than assuming every unit with similar branding behaves identically.
Check the Exact SKU and Connection
Some headset families have multiple UC, Teams, USB-A, USB-C, dongle, or regional variants. Record the complete model and connection path before purchase. Certification for one variant should not be transferred to another without confirmation.
Comfort, Microphone, and Deployment Still Need Separate Evaluation
Certification does not decide whether a headset fits a user, lasts through the required call block, or handles the acoustic environment well enough for your team. Check wearing style, microphone position, battery or cable workflow, replacement parts, and support separately.
In a noisy office, evaluate outgoing speech and wearer-side noise control separately. ANC reduces some noise you hear; microphone noise reduction concerns what callers hear. Microsoft’s certified list also identifies a Premium Microphone for Open Office designation. For a closer look at these trade-offs, read our Teams headset guide for noisy offices.
Before a team rollout, trial the exact headset and accessories on a representative computer. Check incoming and outgoing audio, answer/end controls, mute synchronization in both directions, and reconnecting after sleep. For wireless models, include your longest normal call block and the charging routine; assess fit with glasses if relevant. These checks help you choose between shortlisted models without treating certification as a comfort or battery ranking.
How to Set Up a Headset in Microsoft Teams
Connect the headset to your computer using its supported USB cable, wireless receiver, or Bluetooth pairing method. In the Teams desktop app, open Settings and more > Settings > Devices. Under Audio settings, select the headset as both Speaker and Microphone, then use Make a test call to check the setup. Microsoft explains these steps in its Teams device settings guide.
If meeting audio works but the headset's answer, hang-up, or mute buttons do not, check the manufacturer's documented call-control support for the exact device and connection. Basic microphone and speaker operation does not establish Teams certification or advanced button support.
Microsoft Teams Headset FAQ
Does every headset that works in Teams count as certified?
No. Basic audio compatibility and Microsoft Teams certification are different claims. Check the exact model in Microsoft's current certified-device list.
Can Teams certify direct Bluetooth headsets?
Yes. Microsoft documents a Native Bluetooth certification path with specific Windows, Bluetooth, and Teams requirements.
Do Teams-certified earbuds work without a USB dongle?
Not necessarily. Some certified earbuds are listed with a specific USB receiver. For dongle-free Teams call controls, verify Native Bluetooth certification and the supported Windows and Teams setup.
Is a wireless Teams phone the same as a wireless Teams headset?
No. A Teams phone is a calling endpoint, while a wireless Teams headset is an audio accessory connected to a supported host. For a handset, check Microsoft’s certified Teams phone guidance.
Does certification guarantee comfort?
No. Certification addresses the platform experience. Fit, clamp, cushion pressure, battery workflow, and microphone suitability still need separate evaluation.
Compare Office Headsets After Defining the Certification Requirement
If formal Teams certification is mandatory, verify it independently for the exact model. Then compare current office headset options by connection and wearing style.
