DECT v’s Bluetooth
What is the difference?
DECT had been around many years whereas Bluetooth is a newcomer to the market. Most domestic cordless phones use DECT as it has high power and a longer range. Bluetooth was invented in more recent times as a wireless protocol designed for mobile phones and their wireless devices. Bluetooth has a shorter range but wider bandwidth, meaning it can pass more information at a faster rate, but over short distances.
When it comes to headsets, Bluetooth is excellent for mobile phones as you are never far from the mobile when you are on a call, your phone should be on your person; or very nearby and Bluetooth offers features that DECT cannot (like caller name announce) depending on the model.
Bluetooth has limitations as to the number of devices that can occupy the same physical space without causing interference. For these reasons we recommend DECT headsets for office environments due to their greater range (e.g. 50 – 100 metres) and ability to have a greater number in the same area without causing interference. With DECT headsets staff can get up from their desks and move around the office while on a call and in most cases can answer and hang up calls from the headset without the need to return to their desk every time.
Many modern desk phones have Bluetooth in-built which means cost savings as all you need to purchase is the Bluetooth headset, whereas the DECT models all come with their own transmitter. If you have a phone with in-built Bluetooth please see our Bluetooth Headset page, but keep in mind the distance limitations of up to 10 metres. If you have a Bluetooth phone and need the grater distance offered by DECT you can still purchase a DECT headset.
All headsets displayed on this page use DECT technology.
Plantronics CS540
The most popular wireless headset on the market today. With its versatile wearing style, over the head or over the ear with great coverage, most customers need to look no further.
Visual indication for charging, in use and mute status.
Optional On-Line indicator to let others know you are on a call.
Headset: $242.00 ex GST. * SPECIAL PRICE!!
Adapter to suit your phone: $84.00 ex GST. *
Please contact us to determine the most suitable adapter for your phone system.
* Shipping Extra.
Plantronics CS520 (Binaural)
For areas where there is high background noise or for users with minor hearing difficulties.
Together with the coverage of both ears, the noise cancelling technology allows your callers to hear only you and not the loud voices or noises in the background.
Visual indication for charging, in use and mute status.
Optional On-Line indicator to let others know you are on a call.
Headset: $374.00 ex GST. *
Adapter to suit your phone: $84.00 ex GST. *
Please contact us to determine the most suitable adapter for your phone system.
* Shipping Extra.
Plantronics CS510
Built for comfort, the CS510 is designed for all day use.
Visual indication for charging, in use and mute status.
Optional On-Line indicator to let others know you are on a call.
Headset: $353.00 ex GST. *
Adapter to suit your phone: $84.00 ex GST. *
Please contact us to determine the most suitable adapter for your phone system.
* Shipping Extra.
Plantronics CS530
Lightweight and discreet, no need to mess up your hair. Suitable for all day use with excellent audio quality and range that is unsurpassed.
Visual indication for charging, in use and mute status.
Optional On-Line indicator to let others know you are on a call.
Headset: $353.00 ex GST. *
Adapter to suit your phone: $84.00 ex GST. *
Please contact us to determine the most suitable adapter for your phone system.
* Shipping Extra.
Sennheiser DW Office
Single sided DECT headset. Choose between headband, ear hook or neckband.
Headset: $333.00 ex GST. *
Adapter to suit your phone: From $36.00 to $67.00 ex GST. *
Please contact us to determine the most suitable adapter for your phone system.
* Shipping Extra.
Sennheiser DW Pro 1
A single- sided DECT headset for your desk phone
Headset: $333.00 ex GST. *
Adapter to suit your phone: From $36.00 to $67.00 ex GST. *
Please contact us to determine the most suitable adapter for your phone system.
* Shipping Extra.
Sennheiser DW Pro2
A double- sided DECT headset for your desk phone
Headset: $360.00 ex GST. *
Adapter to suit your phone: From $36.00 to $67.00 ex GST. *
Please contact us to determine the most suitable adapter for your phone system.
* Shipping Extra.
Sennheiser D10 Phone
A single sided DECT headset for Desk phones.
Headset: $233.00 ex GST. *
Adapter to suit your phone: From $36.00 ex GST. *
Please contact us to determine the most suitable adapter for your phone system.
* Shipping Extra.