The choices out there for listening to audio, and speaking on calls can be overwhelming.

When I’m working on a project and just want to shut everything out and concentrate, earpods are the way. No question. When I need to do a call, that’s when the power of the pods with their mic capabilities kick in.
I’ve tried a ton of them!
Apple, Urbanista, JLab, Sony, HP, and the list goes on. All quality, but not for everything.

And you know that none of these will last forever. The amount of times you can charge them are limited due to the batteries. It’s just science.
When those run their lifespan, where do you pivot to?
I keep a range of options on my desktop, yet each one has had failings during important calls. I have switched out 3 sets of ear pods during one long zoom, and that is no lie.  Admittedly, Over Ear Headsets made for calls have always made me feel like a telemarketer, yet allowed the advantage of being able to listen to the outside world while on a call.
Plus those are designed to be used on these type of calls.

Poly/HP has come out with a great solution in the Voyager Legend 50 UC: just about as small as an over ear pod, yet has a more directional mic, higher quality voice output, and you get one ear open to be aware of your surroundings.

The sound quality is excellent, and the design allows you to use in either ear, with a simple twist of the earpiece/mic component.
With easy to navigate raised button controls, you can navigate your experience in any environment.

One other factor that sparked my interest is the case.

It’s multi-use as it works to store the headset, as well as charge it. And if you are heavy day of calls, you can just place it in the convenient charger carve out and charge away while having it right at your fingertips. Plus the matte finish feels great!

Both of the charging features in the case have tiny green lights so you know it’s working, whether you have the headset inside, or outside the case as above.
Yes, there is an option to use a BlueTooth dongle, included, nested in the case.

The idea is that this BT USB adapter provides the best connection, softphone functionality, and better acoustic sound quality through your headset. Plus the adapter comes pre-paired to your headset, and they thoughtfully included a USB-C to USB-A adapter in case your computer isn’t USB-C native. Like me.

Now, if you are in an office , you may want to use these noise canceling features, made more for the mic, and available on the companion app:
No Noise Block Optimized for voice isolation
AI Noise Block Enhanced for hybrid work environments
*UC Noise Block Best for open office environments

It’s a rechargeable Li-ion battery with battery life up to 30 hours (10 hours plus extra 20 hours with charge case (talk time) Sure, you can keep the case charged via USB-C while you are in your workday.

BTW, you get the standard 3 sizes of ear tips, and they are deluxe!

Coming in at about $265.