Poly Voyager Focus 2 Review | 93 Data compared

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  • Avg. price: ~£110
  • Form factor: on-ear
  • Connectivity: wireless
  • Battery life: 40 hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): yes

Poly Voyager Focus 2 review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

7.2

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.

Score components:

80.0%

6.9

Technical Score

20.0%

8.7

User score

Very good
6.9

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

6.3

Sound

20.0%

7.5

Features

10.0%

7.8

Design

8.0%

6.6

Connectivity

6.0%

7.1

Battery

4.0%

8.7

Calls & Controls

Good
8.7

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

8.2

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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  • 7.3
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    9.6

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    1.0

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    6.5

    Battery life

  • 8.5
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    6.5

    Battery life

    18.0%

    6.2

    Weight

    16.0%

    10

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    10

    Ambient sound mode

  • 9.4
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    10

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    6.5

    Battery life

    14.0%

    10

    Companion app

  • 7.2
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    6.2

    Weight

    24.0%

    10

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    4.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    6.5

    Battery life

    12.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The Poly Voyager Focus 2 is a professional stereo Bluetooth v5.1 headset weighing 175g, designed for high-clarity communication in noisy environments. Key technical specifications include three levels of advanced digital hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), a 32mm driver with a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz, and a discreet microphone boom featuring Acoustic Fence technology with four microphones to meet Microsoft Teams Open Office standards. Its main pros are a substantial wireless range of up to 50 metres, smart sensor technology for automatic call answering/muting, and a versatile battery providing up to 25 hours of talk time (ANC off) or 19 hours (ANC on) with a 2-hour full charge time. However, notable cons include the use of an outdated micro-USB charging port on the headset itself, a premium price tag, and an on-ear design that some users find less comfortable for very long durations compared to over-ear models.

Technical Specifications of Poly Voyager Focus 2

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

6.3

Sound

20.0%

7.5

Features

10.0%

7.8

Design

8.0%

6.6

Connectivity

6.0%

7.1

Battery

4.0%

8.7

Calls & Controls

6.9
Poly Voyager Focus 2 has a technical score of 6.87 points, which is higher than that of 81.7% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

8.2

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

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8.7
Poly Voyager Focus 2 has a user score of 8.74 points, which is higher than that of 78.2% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
10
Poly Voyager Focus 2 has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 71.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

7.2

Overall score

40.0%

9.9

Price

8.1
Poly Voyager Focus 2 has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.1 points, which is higher than 87.3% of products in this category.
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Poly Voyager Focus 2 supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used
When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic
Driver size
What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

32 mm
Poly Voyager Focus 2 uses a driver size of 32 mm, smaller driver size than 74.5% of headphones and equal to 3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup
When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

1
Poly Voyager Focus 2 uses 1 drivers, equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

20 Hz
Poly Voyager Focus 2 reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.6% of headphones and equal to 47.5% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Poly Voyager Focus 2 supports a noise-canceling microphone. 54.5% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.
When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Poly Voyager Focus 2 is headset-ready, 84.7% is not. 15.3% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

4
Poly Voyager Focus 2 has 4 microphones, more microphones than 88.2% of headphones and equal to 5% of headphones.
Boom microphone
What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity
When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

yes
Poly Voyager Focus 2 includes a boom microphone. 84.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone
When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

57.2 dB
Poly Voyager Focus 2 has a microphone SNR of 57.2 dB, lower microphone SNR than 86% of headphones.
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Connectivity
What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

wireless
Poly Voyager Focus 2 supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 52.6% of headphones and equal to 47.4% of headphones.
supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
Bluetooth version
What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported
When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

5.1
Poly Voyager Focus 2 uses Bluetooth version 5.1, newer Bluetooth version than 83.9% of headphones and equal to 1.6% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device
When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

91 m
Poly Voyager Focus 2 offers a Bluetooth range of 91 m, higher Bluetooth range than 97.8% of headphones.
Audio latency
What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

50 ms
Poly Voyager Focus 2 has audio latency of 50 ms, lower audio latency than 71.2% of headphones and equal to 2% of headphones.
Multipoint support
What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices
When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Poly Voyager Focus 2 supports multipoint. 35% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness
When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Poly Voyager Focus 2 supports ambient sound mode. 23.2% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Poly Voyager Focus 2 supports EQ customization. 76.8% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates
When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Poly Voyager Focus 2 works with a companion app. 55.7% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels
When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

2
Poly Voyager Focus 2 offers 2 adjustable ANC levels, more adjustable ANC levels than 92.6% of headphones and equal to 1.7% of headphones.
Voice assistant support
What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

yes
Poly Voyager Focus 2 supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
What it is: Playback time on a single charge
When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

40 hours
Poly Voyager Focus 2 offers battery life of 40 hours, higher battery life than 62.5% of headphones and equal to 4.8% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

24 hours
Poly Voyager Focus 2 offers battery life with ANC of 24 hours, lower battery life with ANC than 65.7% of headphones and equal to 3.6% of headphones.
Charging time
What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

2 hours
Poly Voyager Focus 2 needs 2 hours to charge, lower charging time than 48.5% of headphones and equal to 39.1% of headphones.
Quick charge
What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period
When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Poly Voyager Focus 2 supports quick charge. 31% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

560 mAh
Poly Voyager Focus 2 has a battery capacity of 560 mAh, lower battery capacity than 51.2% of headphones and equal to 1.2% of headphones.
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Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Poly
Form factor
What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)
When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

on-ear
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

175 g
Poly Voyager Focus 2 weighs 175 g, lighter than 63.1% of headphones and equal to 0.2% of headphones.
Acoustic design
What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)
When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

closed-back
Clamp force
What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Poly Voyager Focus 2 vs the average headphone

  • Active noise cancellation
    Poly Voyager Focus 2 supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
    What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
    When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

    Importance: HIGH

    Poly Voyager Focus 2 supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • EQ customization
    Poly Voyager Focus 2 supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
    What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
    When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Poly Voyager Focus 2 supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
  • Spatial audio support
    Poly Voyager Focus 2 supports spatial audio, the average headphone does not. 30.7% of headphones support spatial audio.
    What it is: Supports immersive surround sound playback
    When it matters: When movies, games, and immersive mixes are part of your listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Poly Voyager Focus 2 supports spatial audio, the average headphone does not. 30.7% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Poly Voyager Focus 2 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
    What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
    When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

    Importance: HIGH

    Poly Voyager Focus 2 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.wireless vs wired
  • Clear call microphone
    Poly Voyager Focus 2 offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
    What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
    When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Poly Voyager Focus 2 offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    Poly Voyager Focus 2 includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
    What it is: Physical controls available directly on headphones
    When it matters: When you need playback, volume, or call controls to be easy to reach without pulling out your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Poly Voyager Focus 2 includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 77.5 ms lower audio latency
    Poly Voyager Focus 2 has a lower audio latency than the average headphone (50 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.
    What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
    When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <60 ms

    Poly Voyager Focus 2 has a lower audio latency than the average headphone (50 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.50 ms vs 127.5 ms
  • 81 m longer Bluetooth range
    Poly Voyager Focus 2 has a higher Bluetooth range than the average headphone (91 m vs 10 m). The average headphones offer a Bluetooth range of 10 m.
    What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device
    When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=10 m

    Poly Voyager Focus 2 has a higher Bluetooth range than the average headphone (91 m vs 10 m). The average headphones offer a Bluetooth range of 10 m.91 m vs 10 m
  • Foldable design
    Poly Voyager Focus 2 has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
  • 19.7% lower weight
    Poly Voyager Focus 2 is lighter than the average headphone (175 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • Water resistance
    Poly Voyager Focus 2 is water resistant, the average headphone is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • Active noise cancellation
    Poly Voyager Focus 2 supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Spatial audio support
    Poly Voyager Focus 2 supports spatial audio, the average headphone does not. 30.7% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • 0.12 % lower distortion
    Poly Voyager Focus 2 has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (0.2 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
  • 10 hours longer battery life
    Poly Voyager Focus 2 has a higher battery life than the average headphone (40 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Poly Voyager Focus 2 has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Play while charging
    Poly Voyager Focus 2 can play while charging, the average headphone cannot. 55.9% of headphones support play while charging.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Poly Voyager Focus 2 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
  • 77.5 ms lower audio latency
    Poly Voyager Focus 2 has a lower audio latency than the average headphone (50 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.
  • 81 m longer Bluetooth range
    Poly Voyager Focus 2 has a higher Bluetooth range than the average headphone (91 m vs 10 m). The average headphones offer a Bluetooth range of 10 m.
  • Clear call microphone
    Poly Voyager Focus 2 offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    Poly Voyager Focus 2 includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 3 more microphones
    Poly Voyager Focus 2 has more microphones than the average headphone (4 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
  • Wind noise reduction
    Poly Voyager Focus 2 reduces wind noise, the average headphone does not. 34.1% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Sidetone support
    Poly Voyager Focus 2 supports sidetone, the average headphone does not. 29.7% of headphones support sidetone.
  • Quick mic mute
    Poly Voyager Focus 2 includes a quick mic mute, the average headphone does not. 33.5% of headphones support a mute function.
  • Boom microphone included
    Poly Voyager Focus 2 includes a boom microphone, the average headphone does not. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
  • EQ customization
    Poly Voyager Focus 2 supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
  • No passive noise reduction
    Poly Voyager Focus 2 does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average headphone does. 82.7% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 8 mm smaller driver size
    Poly Voyager Focus 2 has smaller driver size than the average headphone (32 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Poly Voyager Focus 2 has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • No neodymium magnet
    Poly Voyager Focus 2 does not use neodymium magnets, the average headphone does. 77.4% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 8 dB lower max SPL
    Poly Voyager Focus 2 has a lower max SPL than the average headphone (102 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
  • 6 hours shorter ANC battery life
    Poly Voyager Focus 2 has a lower battery life with ANC than the average headphone (24 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
  • 17.8 dB lower microphone SNR
    Poly Voyager Focus 2 has a lower microphone SNR than the average headphone (57.2 dB vs 75 dB). The average headphones have a microphone SNR of 75 dB.
  • No passive noise reduction
    Poly Voyager Focus 2 does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average headphone does. 82.7% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
    What it is: Shows whether the headphones reduce outside noise through physical sealing, fit, and materials rather than active electronics.
    When it matters: When you want better isolation from fit and seal alone, even with ANC turned off or not available.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Poly Voyager Focus 2 does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average headphone does. 82.7% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 8 mm smaller driver size
    Poly Voyager Focus 2 has smaller driver size than the average headphone (32 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
    When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Poly Voyager Focus 2 has smaller driver size than the average headphone (32 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.32 mm vs 40 mm
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Poly Voyager Focus 2 has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=10 Hz

    Poly Voyager Focus 2 has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 6 hours shorter ANC battery life
    Poly Voyager Focus 2 has a lower battery life with ANC than the average headphone (24 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
    When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >40 hours

    Poly Voyager Focus 2 has a lower battery life with ANC than the average headphone (24 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.24 hours vs 30 hours
  • No neodymium magnet
    Poly Voyager Focus 2 does not use neodymium magnets, the average headphone does. 77.4% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
    What it is: Uses neodymium magnets for stronger, clearer sound
    When it matters: When driver construction details are part of how you compare sound hardware.

    Importance: LOW

    Poly Voyager Focus 2 does not use neodymium magnets, the average headphone does. 77.4% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 17.8 dB lower microphone SNR
    Poly Voyager Focus 2 has a lower microphone SNR than the average headphone (57.2 dB vs 75 dB). The average headphones have a microphone SNR of 75 dB.
    What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone
    When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >80 dB

    Poly Voyager Focus 2 has a lower microphone SNR than the average headphone (57.2 dB vs 75 dB). The average headphones have a microphone SNR of 75 dB.57.2 dB vs 75 dB
  • 8 dB lower max SPL
    Poly Voyager Focus 2 has a lower max SPL than the average headphone (102 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    What it is: Maximum safe sound pressure level
    When it matters: When high-volume headroom is part of your use case.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=116 dB

    Poly Voyager Focus 2 has a lower max SPL than the average headphone (102 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.102 dB vs 110 dB

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Poly Voyager Focus 2?

  • Excellent microphone clarity with 'Acoustic Fence' technology that effectively blocks background noise during calls.
  • High level of comfort for an on-ear design, featuring a lightweight build and a self-adjusting suspended headband.
  • Reliable, seamless connectivity with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Google Meet.
  • Impressive wireless range (up to 50 meters) allowing freedom of movement around an office or home.
  • Useful smart sensors for automatic muting, call answering, and media pausing.
  • Surprisingly deep and high-quality audio for music playback despite being an office-centric device.

What customers dislike about Poly Voyager Focus 2?

  • Continued use of an outdated Micro-USB port for direct charging instead of the modern USB-C standard.
  • Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) performance is inconsistent; some users find it only moderate or 'rubbish' compared to over-ear models.
  • High retail price compared to other office headsets, often considered a significant 'investment'.
  • Poly Lens desktop software can be buggy, occasionally requiring force quits to detect the hardware.
  • On-ear design may still cause ear fatigue or 'hot ears' after several hours of continuous wear.
  • Build materials include plastic components that some users worry may be points of structural weakness.

Expert reviews

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creativebloq.com
09/01/2024

The Poly Voyager Focus 2 is a premium, teleconference-focused wireless headset designed for professionals spending their days on calls in noisy environments. Weighing just 175 grams, it features a lightweight, flexible design with comfortable on-ear faux leather cushions and a rotating microphone wand that can be worn on either side. Reviewers were highly impressed by its excellent...Read more

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seriousinsights.net
11/05/2021

The Poly Voyager Focus 2 is a high-end, business-first wireless headset retailing for $329.99 (discounted to $234.95 on Poly’s site) that excels as a video conferencing companion. Its standout features include a lightweight, robust open design with a floating metal headband cushion and comfortable foam ear cushions that reduce ear strain. Users benefit from robust connectivity via...Read more

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linkedin.com
10/08/2021

The Poly Voyager Focus 2 is a high-end, Microsoft Teams-certified on-ear headset designed specifically for professional meetings and communication. It features an exceptionally comfortable design, with a soft leather-like headband strap and lightweight build that makes it much more wearable for long sessions than typical on-ear alternatives. Key technical highlights include a...Read more

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digitalreviews.net
03/12/2025

The HP Poly Voyager Focus 2 is a professional-grade, on-ear noise-cancelling headset specifically designed for meeting-heavy, hybrid work environments. A standout feature is its Acoustic Fence technology, which utilizes multiple microphones and smart voice processing to isolate the user’s voice and seamlessly filter out loud background distractions like barking dogs. Additional pros...Read more

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heise.de
17/03/2026

The Poly Voyager Focus 2 UC is a lightweight (175g), well-built on-ear office headset featuring a robust metallic headband and a flexible boom microphone that can be worn on either the left or right side. The review highlights its solid audio dynamics for meetings and casual music listening, stable Bluetooth 5.1 and USB dongle connectivity, and a highly precise smart wearing sensor...Read more

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vowe.net
02/06/2021

The Poly Voyager Focus 2Go review on vowe.net highlights a modern redesign of a classic office favorite, noting that the new model features thicker ear pads, a longer microphone arm, and sturdier plastic while maintaining its comfortable, elastic-suspended metal headband design. A major pro is its unbeatable outgoing noise cancellation, which leverages two extra microphones on the...Read more

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faz.net
08/07/2021

The Poly Voyager Focus 2Go, as reviewed by FAZ.net, is presented as a high-end, on-ear Bluetooth headset designed for professional environments, featuring effective hybrid active noise cancellation (ANC) and "Acoustic Fence" microphone technology. Key advantages include exceptional voice clarity for calls, comfortable, fatigue-free wear via a flexible headband, and smart sensors...Read more

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notebookcheck.com
22/09/2021

The Poly Voyager Focus 2 is a professional on-ear Bluetooth 5.1 headset engineered specifically for communication in office and work-from-home environments. On the positive side, it features an excellent microphone setup with Acoustic Fence technology and outstanding noise-canceling capabilities that isolate voices clearly, even in busy spaces. It offers a highly durable metal...Read more

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techtest.org
08/07/2022

The Poly Voyager Focus 2 is a lightweight (173g) wireless on-ear headset designed specifically for professional video conferences and home office use. It delivers exceptionally strong, lively sound quality with impressive bass depth and clear highs, making it surprisingly great for listening to music during breaks. The microphone provides loud, clear, and highly intelligible voice...Read more

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notebookcheck.biz
12/12/2022

The Poly Voyager Focus 2 is a premium wireless business headset designed for remote collaboration, offering high-quality voice clarity through its 16-bit 16 kHz rotating boom microphone and robust acoustic barrier technology. Its highlights include excellent all-day comfort due to a lightweight adjustable metallic headband, ambidextrous wear, and useful smart sensors that...Read more

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planet-sansfil.com
16/02/2026

The Planet Sans fil review highlights the Poly Voyager Focus 2Go as a premium Bluetooth headset tailored for professionals, featuring excellent three-level Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and high-quality microphone performance with Acoustic Fence technology. It is praised for its seamless Microsoft Teams integration, lightweight comfort for all-day use, and impressive battery life....Read more

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charlestech.fr
26/05/2024

The Poly Voyager Focus 2 is a premium wireless headset designed specifically for professional use in loud environments like open-plan offices, featuring an lightweight, comfortable design with an adjustable elastic headband and lay-flat faux-leather ear cushions that prevent sweating. Key highlights include its highly effective Acoustic Fence technology, which successfully filters...Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
12/12/2022

The Poly Voyager Focus 2 is a premium, durable wireless headset tailored for business professionals and remote work environments. It features an interchangeable design with no fixed left or right ear orientation, paired with a rotating microphone boom that automatically mutes when raised. The headset provides versatile connectivity via Bluetooth 5.1 and a included BT700 USB dongle...Read more

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