Cisco Headsets vs. StarLeaf (discontinued)

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Cisco Headsets
Score 8.9 out of 10
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Cisco 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
StarLeaf (discontinued)
Score 6.0 out of 10
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StarLeaf offered a conferencing and messaging application that could extend Skype for Business by providing the application with meeting rooms. StarLeaf stopped operating in late 2022 and the product is no longer available.N/A
Pricing
Cisco HeadsetsStarLeaf (discontinued)
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Cisco HeadsetsStarLeaf (discontinued)
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
Cisco HeadsetsStarLeaf (discontinued)
Top Pros
Top Cons
Best Alternatives
Cisco HeadsetsStarLeaf (discontinued)
Small Businesses
GoTo Meeting
GoTo Meeting
Score 8.0 out of 10
ClickMeeting
ClickMeeting
Score 9.4 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Cisco Desk Series
Cisco Desk Series
Score 8.9 out of 10
ClickMeeting
ClickMeeting
Score 9.4 out of 10
Enterprises
Cisco Desk Series
Cisco Desk Series
Score 8.9 out of 10
Webex Meetings
Webex Meetings
Score 8.4 out of 10
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User Ratings
Cisco HeadsetsStarLeaf (discontinued)
Likelihood to Recommend
8.7
(71 ratings)
6.0
(1 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.9
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Availability
8.2
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Performance
8.2
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
7.7
(3 ratings)
6.0
(1 ratings)
Ease of integration
8.2
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Cisco HeadsetsStarLeaf (discontinued)
Likelihood to Recommend
Cisco
Being able to type and/or write while on the phone or listening to your PC on the headset is great! Also, they make single ear or dual ear. Dual ear headsets are great for the places where it is a bit louder you can hear what is coming across the headset.
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StarLeaf is good because it is allowing our Company and global teams to create and conduct meetings and video calls. However, the mic often has issues as well as connection problems. The mobile app is excellent for joining the video conf calls.
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Pros
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.
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  • Integrating teams around the world.
  • The connection from StarLeaf to IBM Lotus Notes calendar is very useful.
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Cons
Cisco
  • I am not sure why, but when I move my head sometimes it seems to pause whatever I am listening to. I cannot figure out why.
  • Easy Visible battery life.
  • My ears sometimes get really hot after using for over an hour straight.
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  • The microphone has lots of issues, specially in the beginning of calls.
  • Quality of the sound sometimes is not the greatest.
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Likelihood to Renew
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.
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Usability
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.
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Reliability and Availability
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.
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Performance
Cisco
There is always room for improvement. There are times switching between devices can be slow, but for the most part, it works fine.
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Support Rating
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.
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Discontinued Products
Never used the StarLeaf support team.
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Implementation Rating
Cisco
wish the firmware didn't take so long to install.
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Alternatives Considered
Cisco
I usually use community apps and websites. I operate multiple channels and audio rooms and that's where Cisco Headsets helps me out w.r.t the hardware part. My audio-rooms have become more engaging and my webinars are clear when I pre-record them. Even when live, everything seems to work fine. Earlier I was using another vendor's headsets but I had problem with the mic however with Cisco Headsets, my modulation part is going on quite well and I think that I'll also give a positive review about the product in my IT teams internal survey.
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Discontinued Products
Microsoft Teams, when I used, was far better than StarLeaf, on video, sound, and feature connections.
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Scalability
Cisco
Seems like you would be able to install headsets across and entire company, so it is very scalable.
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Discontinued Products
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Return on Investment
Cisco
  • Clear audio quality has been a big positive with more employees engaging in meetings & conference calls.
  • Unidirectional [microphones] are designed to hone in on the user's voice & simultaneously minimize background noise.
  • Lightweight comfort is really ideal for long calls.
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Discontinued Products
  • The capability of creating meetings with global teams.
  • The connection with Lotus Notes calendar helps the team to manage the calendar and the meetings scheduled.
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