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Behind the rotating ear cups are 40mm speakers that make sure your coworkers sound as good as they can, and also provide that rich Jabra audio profile in between calls. The latter is important since when I'm not already in a video call, I'm usually listening to music to get me through the day. With the included Bluetooth adapter, these headphones sound significantly better than anything else I've had plugged into my laptop, regardless of my mood. Whether its electronic music when I'm in the zone, low key classical or ambient mixes that let me focus on my work, or the latest from the charts at the end of the day. And yes, even the occasional YouTube video (I'm only human!), where the low latency is on display—no lip sync problems here. With over 35 hours of battery life, you can get through most of a full work week, and the USB-C charging tops them off lickity- split. The USB-C cable, as well as the aforementioned Bluetooth adapter are included in the soft neoprene case that comes with every Elite2 65's. Everything you need fits nicely inside this package, making them a pretty solid investment for travelers (once we can travel again). It's also worth mentioning that the headphones can be used as regular Bluetooth headphones and paired with any Bluetooth device. They can also be paired with multiple devices simultaneously, and while this isn't necessarily uncommon in Bluetooth headphones, the Jabra Elite2 65's are the first time I've actually used this feature—pair them with your computer for all your video calls, and also with your smartphone for when a call comes in, and seamlessly switch between the two! Speak 710 If wearing a pair of headphones all day isn't feasible or comfortable for you, but you still spend plenty of time jumping in and out of Zoom, Teams, Skype, Polycom, or other video conferences, then the Speak 710 is a versatile investment. This speaker puck is just as fully featured as the Elite2 65's, with all the right design considerations for a portable speakerphone. The Speak 710 can easily handle upwards of six people around a table, but it's also just really nice to have for one person. It provides a quality listening and talking experience without the need to attach hardware to your head. Sit back, relax, and speak normally. No need to lean into your laptop or worry about feedback ruining everyone else's call. Jabra has been making personal, portable speakerphones for a while, and their expertise really shines here. And it couldn't come at a better time!