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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    8x8 Express (discontinued)

    Score3 out of 10
    N/A8x8 Express was a cloud-based phone system that included unlimited calling within the U.S and Canada, HD video conferencing, business SMS and team chat, pre-configured. As of March 2023 8x8 Express is end of sale and no longer available.N/A

    Cisco Headsets

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/ACisco Headsets are designed to help users stay connected wherever they work. Whether working at home, at the office, or on the go, the headset helps users stay focused on what's important. The professional headsets are built to deliver exceptional audio and are integrated with the Webex platform for seamless collaboration and simple management. Bluetooth wireless, DECT, or wired headsets are available.N/A
    Pricing
    8x8 Express (discontinued)Cisco Headsets
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    No answers on this topic
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    8x8 Express (discontinued)Cisco Headsets
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details
    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    8x8 Express (discontinued)Cisco Headsets
    Considered Both Products
    Discontinued Products
    No answer on this topic
    Cisco
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    8 Answers
    92%
    Would buy again
    69 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    8 Answers
    92%
    Delivers good value for the price
    61 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    8 Answers
    96%
    Happy with the feature set
    72 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    95%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    52 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    5 Answers
    97%
    Implementation went as expected
    64 Answers
    Features
    8x8 Express (discontinued)Cisco Headsets
    Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
    Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of 8x8 Express (discontinued) and Cisco Headsets
    Feature
    8x8 Express (discontinued)
    8.0
    6 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Cisco Headsets
    -
    Ratings
    High quality audio8.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    High quality video8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Screen Sharing
    Comparison of Screen Sharing features of 8x8 Express (discontinued) and Cisco Headsets
    Feature
    8x8 Express (discontinued)
    8.5
    2 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Cisco Headsets
    -
    Ratings
    Desktop sharing8.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of 8x8 Express (discontinued) and Cisco Headsets
    Feature
    8x8 Express (discontinued)
    8.7
    2 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Cisco Headsets
    -
    Ratings
    Calendar integration9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Meeting initiation8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Record meetings / events9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Events Collaboration
    Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of 8x8 Express (discontinued) and Cisco Headsets
    Feature
    8x8 Express (discontinued)
    8.5
    2 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Cisco Headsets
    -
    Ratings
    Live chat8.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of 8x8 Express (discontinued) and Cisco Headsets
    Feature
    8x8 Express (discontinued)
    9.3
    5 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Cisco Headsets
    -
    Ratings
    User authentication9.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions9.54 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cloud PBX
    Comparison of Cloud PBX features of 8x8 Express (discontinued) and Cisco Headsets
    Feature
    8x8 Express (discontinued)
    8.0
    6 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Cisco Headsets
    -
    Ratings
    Hosted PBX7.54 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-level Interactive Voice Response (IVR)8.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Directory of employee names8.66 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call Management
    Comparison of Call Management features of 8x8 Express (discontinued) and Cisco Headsets
    Feature
    8x8 Express (discontinued)
    8.9
    6 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Cisco Headsets
    -
    Ratings
    Answering rules9.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call recording9.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call park9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call screening9.34 Ratings00 Ratings
    Message alerts9.25 Ratings00 Ratings
    Business SMS/External Messaging8.54 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Fax8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Voicemail Transcription9.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile apps
    Comparison of Mobile apps features of 8x8 Express (discontinued) and Cisco Headsets
    Feature
    8x8 Express (discontinued)
    9.6
    3 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Cisco Headsets
    -
    Ratings
    Mobile app for iOS9.73 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile app for Android9.62 Ratings00 Ratings
    Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration
    Comparison of Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration features of 8x8 Express (discontinued) and Cisco Headsets
    Feature
    8x8 Express (discontinued)
    7.1
    5 Ratings
    18% below category average
    Cisco Headsets
    -
    Ratings
    Centralized communications management8.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Team messaging8.34 Ratings00 Ratings
    Team document sharing6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call and meeting analytics6.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    8x8 Express (discontinued)Cisco Headsets
    Small Businesses
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    Score9.1 out of 10
    No answers on this topic
    Medium-sized Companies
    Webex Calling
    Score8.8 out of 10
    Cisco Room Series
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Webex Calling
    Score8.8 out of 10
    Cisco Webex DX80 (discontinued)
    Score9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    8x8 Express (discontinued)Cisco Headsets
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.6
    (8 ratings)
    8.9
    (87 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.3
    (3 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    7.7
    (3 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    8x8 Express (discontinued)Cisco Headsets
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Discontinued Products
    The 8x8 app is great and very user friendly and straightforward. Team Members can adjust their own setting as needed.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Cisco
    In my opinion, the headsets are well-suited for an environment with high background noise, and, specifically in open spaces, they allow you to isolate yourself very well during your call and to move around the deck without staying in your seat, thanks to the Bluetooth connection. I don't think it's less appropriate because it can be used everywhere.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Discontinued Products
    • So easy to use!
    • Voicemail - can be accessed anywhere, includes transcription of the voicemail and an email message with the recording
    • Telephone services without all the fees of a landline service
    • Auto attendant, offering recordings of our messages
    Incentivized
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    Cisco
    • Cancel the noise side of things. You can't hear anything in the background. I quite often talk really loud because I can't hear myself talking and it's comfortable. They are really comfortable. We've got the wireless ones and they just sit so comfortably on your head. Amazing.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Discontinued Products
    • We are just starting to use the platform and using limited features at the moment and 8x8 is doing everything we need it to do.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Cisco
    • They need to have the standard base be able to connect PC and Phone not one or the other
    • Figure out the bug that your headset keeps ringing from your PC or mobile even though you answered the phone
    • Create an over the ear or behind the headband design
    • Be able to record from the Desk Phone to the PC like Jabra
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Likelihood to Renew
    Discontinued Products
    No answers on this topic
    Cisco
    Way easier to set up and manage. no fiddling with knobs, dials, and silly things like a physical receiver lifter that breaks easily. sound and call quality is great, no issues using day to day. only thing is that the price is a premium, but for us its worth it for the advantages that come with the ecosystem.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Discontinued Products
    No answers on this topic
    Cisco
    I have yet to find a use case where the 730 is not appropriate. The audio quality and active noise cancellation capabilities are excellent, and the portability puts it above many alternatives.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Reliability and Availability
    Discontinued Products
    No answers on this topic
    Cisco
    I would give it a 10 but the ringing on the base after you answer makes it unbearable at times. You have to unplug the USB or turn off the Bluetooth to get it to stop.
    Incentivized
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    Performance
    Discontinued Products
    No answers on this topic
    Cisco
    There is always room for improvement. There are times switching between devices can be slow, but for the most part, it works fine.
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    Discontinued Products
    If you get less than 4 phones you fall into the online only customer service. There were a couple of times that I could have used more assistance but figuring it out online was a bit of a hassle.
    Incentivized
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    Cisco
    Too expensive and too heavy and too uncomfortable. It just didn't deliver the experience that we thought we would get based on the price. I can get the same features, for cheaper, with a more comfortable headset from another vendor. So overall this one just never got put on the final list.
    Incentivized
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    Implementation Rating
    Discontinued Products
    No answers on this topic
    Cisco
    wish the firmware didn't take so long to install.
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    Discontinued Products
    8x8 has a much lower cost that avaya for the same features. 8x8 is a bit more user friendly than some other larger well established brands. It still uses industry standards in terminology and call flows to for anyone with voip experience its a pain free switch to make over.
    Incentivized
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    Cisco
    The fact you can manage the Cisco Headsets as devices in admin control hub is awesome. You can push firmware updates etc. Overall audio quality from Headset speakers and microphone are hands down better than other 3rd parties at this point. The price is a premium, but you get what you paid for, quality audio.
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    Scalability
    Discontinued Products
    No answers on this topic
    Cisco
    Seems like you would be able to install headsets across and entire company, so it is very scalable.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Discontinued Products
    • Being able to listen to phone calls when there is a discrepancy
    • Keeping the honest honest by knowing we can listen to calls
    • Easy to communicate internally, been very helpful and time saving
    Incentivized
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    Cisco
    • Durability and quality so less spending on replacing the product.
    • Helped me understand speakers words clearly with no voice breaks thus making me more reliable and professional, directly increasing my productivity and impacting business in a positive light.
    • Uniformity. Our organisation first pilot tested Cisco Headsets and soon we changed our other vendor because of its quality. So, now it's all Cisco.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    8x8 Express (discontinued) Screenshots

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    Cisco Headsets Screenshots

    Screenshot of CP-HS-WL-561-N-US Cisco Headset 561Screenshot of Headset 521Screenshot of CP-HS-W-522-USB Headset 522Screenshot of CP-HS-WL-561-S-US-and-CP-HS-WL-562-S-US Cisco Headset 561/562 Standard Base StationScreenshot of CP-HS-WL-562-S-US Cisco Headset 562 with Standard Base Station