EPOS EPOS ADAPT 361 Headset - Stereo - USB Type C, Review

The EPOS ADAPT 361 is a wireless over-ear headset built for business calls. Its microphone is excellent and it's certified for Microsoft Teams, making it a strong choice for remote workers. However, its battery life is short and its noise cancellation is just okay, so it's not the best pick for commuting or all-day listening.

If you're looking for a wireless over-ear headset that's certified for Microsoft Teams and built for business calls, the EPOS ADAPT 361 is a solid contender. It's a Bluetooth headset with a USB-C dongle for a reliable wireless connection, and it's designed to help you focus in noisy open offices with its active noise cancellation. At around $183, it sits in a competitive spot for a dedicated UC (Unified Communications) headset, promising clear calls and easy switching between two devices. People searching for a 'Teams certified headset' or a 'wireless office headset' will find this on their radar.

This headset is built for one thing: clear communication. Its microphone performance lands in the 87th percentile in our database, which is excellent. That means your voice will come through crisp and clean on calls, which is the whole point. The sound quality for listening is also strong, sitting in the 82nd percentile, so music and meeting audio sound good. However, the active noise cancellation (ANC) is only in the 40th percentile. It'll take the edge off a busy office hum, but don't expect it to completely vanish the world like some top-tier travel headphones. The battery life is its biggest weakness, ranking in just the 8th percentile, so you'll be charging it often.

At $183, the ADAPT 361 is priced as a premium business headset. You're paying for that certified call quality and UC optimization. If your top priority is sounding professional on Zoom, Teams, or RingCentral calls, it delivers. But if you want a headset that also doubles as a great commuter companion with world-class ANC and all-day battery, you can get more for your money elsewhere. It's a specialist, not a generalist.

This headset lives in a crowded field. Compared to the Sony WH-1000XM6 or Bose QuietComfort, the EPOS loses badly on ANC and battery life. Those are lifestyle headphones that also take calls. The EPOS wins on dedicated call clarity and UC certification. Against a pure business headset like a Poly Voyager Focus 2, the competition gets tighter on features, but the EPOS holds its own with sound quality. The Apple AirPods Max are in a different price league and ecosystem. For someone who wants one device for everything, the Anker Soundcore Space One Pro offers much better ANC and battery at a lower price, though its mic might not be as polished for professional calls.

Skip the ADAPT 361 if you're a commuter or frequent traveler. Its ANC isn't strong enough for planes and trains, and the poor battery life is a deal-breaker on the go. Also, skip it if you want one headset for everything—gaming, music, movies, and calls. It's call-focused. For commuters, look at the Sony WH-1000XM6 or Anker Space One Pro. For an all-in-one media device, consider the AirPods Max or Beats Studio Pro.

Should you buy the EPOS ADAPT 361? Yes, but only if you have a very specific need. This is a fantastic buy if your primary use is all-day business calls from a home or open office, and you need a reliable wireless connection with a certified Teams microphone. The call quality is top-notch. But you should skip it if you need long battery life, serious noise cancellation for travel, or a versatile all-rounder for music, movies, and gaming. It's a tool for a job, and it does that job very well.