Poly Voyager Focus 2 UC vs EPOS Impact 1060 ANC
Poly Voyager Focus 2 UC (#1, best overall) vs EPOS Impact 1060 ANC (#3): in our Over-ear Headphones for Conferencing scoring the Poly Voyager Focus 2 UC totals 9/10 and the EPOS Impact 1060 ANC 8.9/10. At $159 versus $289, the Poly Voyager Focus 2 UC costs $130 less.
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Side by side
| Poly Voyager Focus 2 UC | EPOS Impact 1060 ANC | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $159 | $289 |
| Driver Size | 40mm | High-fidelity drivers |
| Microphones | 4 with Acoustic Fence | 3-microphone boom array with EPOS AI |
| Battery | 19hr talk time | 19-20hr talk time |
| Certifications | Teams, Zoom | Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco Webex (UC model) |
| Weight | 175g | 171g |
| Connectivity | — | BT 5.3 + USB-C dongle, triple multipoint |
| Mute | — | Retractable boom with lift-to-mute and LED busylight |
How they differ in real use
Built from our over ear conferencing scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the Poly Voyager Focus 2 UC and the EPOS Impact 1060 ANC made our Top 5 Over-ear Headphones for Conferencing, at #1 (best overall) and #3. The best conferencing headset for most people. Acoustic Fence isolates your voice even in open offices, the boom mic delivers consistently clear audio, and at 175g it's the lightest option by far. Teams/Zoom certified with a USB dongle included for reliable PC connectivity. At $159, it's also the best value. The only headset with true triple-device multipoint (PC + 2 phones simultaneously). 3-microphone boom with EPOS AI noise cancellation and hybrid adaptive ANC. At $289, well-priced for the feature set—Zoom/Meet certified (UC model) or Teams certified (1060T variant).
We score over-ear headphones for conferencing on Microphone Quality (35%), ANC Performance (25%), Comfort (20%), Connectivity (10%) and Battery Life (10%). On that basis the Poly Voyager Focus 2 UC totals 9 out of 10 and the EPOS Impact 1060 ANC 8.9. The widest gap is ANC Performance, where the EPOS Impact 1060 ANC scores 8.9 against 8 for the Poly Voyager Focus 2 UC — background noise blocking. Comfort also separates them: 9.5 for the Poly Voyager Focus 2 UC versus 8.4 for the EPOS Impact 1060 ANC. The EPOS Impact 1060 ANC claws back ground on Connectivity and Battery Life.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Driver Size — 40mm on the Poly Voyager Focus 2 UC versus High-fidelity drivers on the EPOS Impact 1060 ANC; Microphones — 4 with Acoustic Fence on the Poly Voyager Focus 2 UC versus 3-microphone boom array with EPOS AI on the EPOS Impact 1060 ANC; Battery — 19hr talk time on the Poly Voyager Focus 2 UC versus 19-20hr talk time on the EPOS Impact 1060 ANC; Certifications — Teams, Zoom on the Poly Voyager Focus 2 UC versus Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco Webex (UC model) on the EPOS Impact 1060 ANC; Weight — 175g on the Poly Voyager Focus 2 UC versus 171g on the EPOS Impact 1060 ANC.
Pricing as of February 8, 2026: $159 for the Poly Voyager Focus 2 UC and $289 for the EPOS Impact 1060 ANC, a $130 difference in the Poly Voyager Focus 2 UC's favor. Owners praise the Poly Voyager Focus 2 UC for acoustic Fence technology and ultra-lightweight at 175g; the most common complaint is sound quality trails music-focused options. Owners praise the EPOS Impact 1060 ANC for triple-device multipoint (PC + 2 phones) and 3-microphone boom with EPOS AI noise cancellation; the most common complaint is on-ear design may cause discomfort in long sessions.
Poly Voyager Focus 2 UC
- Acoustic Fence technology
- Ultra-lightweight at 175g
- Dynamic Mute Alert (notifies if speaking while muted)
- Teams/Zoom certified
- Sound quality trails music-focused options
- ANC not as strong as Sony/Bose
- Plasticky build
EPOS Impact 1060 ANC
- Triple-device multipoint (PC + 2 phones)
- 3-microphone boom with EPOS AI noise cancellation
- Hybrid adaptive ANC (BrainAdapt technology)
- Bluetooth 5.3 + USB dongle included
- On-ear design may cause discomfort in long sessions
- UC model not Teams certified (need 1060T variant)
- AI noise suppression can occasionally clip speech
Which should you buy?
The Poly Voyager Focus 2 UC is the better fit for remote workers and open office environments — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Comfort and Microphone Quality. The EPOS Impact 1060 ANC is the better fit for executives juggling multiple devices and hybrid workers switching between PC and phones, and the stronger choice if ANC Performance and Connectivity matter more to you than the overall score. Since the Poly Voyager Focus 2 UC is both the higher scorer and $130 cheaper, the EPOS Impact 1060 ANC only makes sense for executives juggling multiple devices. The Poly Voyager Focus 2 UC is a poor fit for music enthusiasts; the EPOS Impact 1060 ANC is a poor fit for single-device users.
Choose the Poly Voyager Focus 2 UC if
- Remote workers
- Open office environments
- Marathon conference call days
Skip it if
- Music enthusiasts
- Those wanting premium build
Choose the EPOS Impact 1060 ANC if
- Executives juggling multiple devices
- Hybrid workers switching between PC and phones
- Those in noisy open-plan offices
Skip it if
- Single-device users
- Teams-only environments (need 1060T variant)
Common questions
Is the Poly Voyager Focus 2 UC better than the EPOS Impact 1060 ANC?
In our Over-ear Headphones for Conferencing ranking the Poly Voyager Focus 2 UC scores higher overall, 9 to 8.9, with the biggest advantage in ANC Performance. The EPOS Impact 1060 ANC is stronger on ANC Performance and Connectivity, so it is the better pick if those matter most to you.
How much more does the EPOS Impact 1060 ANC cost than the Poly Voyager Focus 2 UC?
$130 more as of February 8, 2026: $289 for the EPOS Impact 1060 ANC against $159 for the Poly Voyager Focus 2 UC. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure.
What is the main difference between the Poly Voyager Focus 2 UC and the EPOS Impact 1060 ANC?
The headline spec difference is Driver Size: 40mm on the Poly Voyager Focus 2 UC versus High-fidelity drivers on the EPOS Impact 1060 ANC. In use, the gap that matters most is ANC Performance (8 vs 8.9 in our scoring): background noise blocking.