CONCLUSION
Since the Voyager Legend UC edition is basically an excellent Voyager Legend bluetooth headset paired with a charging case, VoIP support and an charging base the results where not unexpected. So you are getting the same impressive audio quality for both ends with the same battery life (around 6 hours per charge) but only this time over thanks to the charging case you can use the headset for a total of 18-19 hours while the VoIP support allows you to use popular call suites like Skype. Personally i find that the charging base is not really a must since i think that the charging case is more than enough for people to store the headset in, however i don't do many Skype calls so perhaps that's why i don't need the easiest access to it. One more thing that i liked is that although the headset itself needs the same magnetic charging cable as the standalone version the charging case uses the typical micro-USB cable as most smartphones so even if you lose the magnetic cable you should have no problem charging the unit. VoIP compatibility is also excellent although after having used to using Skype and other programs with regular stereo headsets using an mono headset like the Voyager Legend UC is weird at first but after a while due to the size/weight ratio it actually feels much better.
The Plantronics Voyager Legend UC is by far the most complete wireless headset package to reach our hands to date and naturally for the best consumers always have to pay a premium and so currently it retails for USD137 inside the USA (Purchase Directly from Amazon.com) and for 128Euros inside the EU (Purchase Directly from Amazon.co.uk). Now i can see that many people may not like the price of the Voyager Legend UC but if you spend a moment to see what you are getting aside the headset itself and then see how much the extra accessories cost when sold separately you are actually getting a very good deal. Of course if you are not using VoIP programs then you are better off buying the Voyager Legend headset and the charging case if you want the extra juice, however if you do use Skype and other VoIP programs then the Voyager Legend UC is a one way and that's why we are awarding it with our Platinum Award.
PROS
- Build Quality
- Design (Overall)
- Size / Weight (19g With The Eartip)
- Audio Quality (Both Ends)
- Tri-Mics With Wind Canceling Technology
- Caller Announce / Voice Commands
- Battery Life (Up To 6+ Hours Of Continuous Use)
- Bluetooth 3.0 (A2DP/AVRCHP/HFP/HSP)
- Charging Case (Offers Up To 12+ Hours Of Use)
- Elegant Charging Base
- Bluetooth USB Receiver (VoIP Software support)
- Find MyHeadset App
CONS
- Price (For Some)