Poly Voyager Free 20 vs Poly Voyager Free 60+ Comparison

Compare Poly Voyager Free 20 vs Poly Voyager Free 60+ side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.

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Poly Voyager Free 20
Launch price $149.95
Editor's pick
Poly Voyager Free 60+
Poly Voyager Free 60+

At a Glance

Poly Voyager Free 20

Taking calls on a phone and a laptop and want long battery without paying for certification? The Poly Voyager Free 20 are business-focused earbuds with adaptive ANC, three noise-cancelling mics per bud, 10 mm speakers, Bluetooth 5.4 multipoint, Qi charging and up to 8 hours of talk and music with ANC on.

Best For
Hybrid workers on a budget
Launch Price
$149.95
Dust/Water Rating
IP56
Bluetooth Codecs
SBC, AAC
Noise Cancelling
Adaptive ANC
Battery (Buds)
8 (ANC on), 12 (ANC off)
Battery (With Case)
28 (ANC on), 42 (ANC off)
Multipoint
Yes
Poly Voyager Free 60+

Moving between airport lounges and laptop calls? The Poly Voyager Free 60+ UC are business earbuds with hybrid adaptive ANC, three microphones per bud, a BT700 USB adapter and a touchscreen charging case that controls calls and streams audio from a 3.5 mm source.

Best For
Travellers who take PC and phone calls
Launch Price
—
Dust/Water Rating
IP54
Bluetooth Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX, mSBC, LC3 (with BT700)
Noise Cancelling
Hybrid adaptive ANC
Battery (Buds)
8 h
Battery (With Case)
24 h
Multipoint
Yes

Review Scores Compared

How we score

Expert Score

  • Poly Voyager Free 208.4/10
  • Poly Voyager Free 60+8.9/10 Leads

Voice & Call Noise Isolation

  • Poly Voyager Free 206.0/10
  • Poly Voyager Free 60+8.6/10 Leads

ANC & Transparency

  • Poly Voyager Free 209.5/10
  • Poly Voyager Free 60+9.5/10

Battery & Case Charging

  • Poly Voyager Free 209.6/10 Leads
  • Poly Voyager Free 60+8.9/10

Fit, Stability & Portability

  • Poly Voyager Free 209.0/10 Leads
  • Poly Voyager Free 60+8.1/10

Connectivity & UC Integration

  • Poly Voyager Free 2010.0/10 Leads
  • Poly Voyager Free 60+9.9/10

Sound & Audio Quality

  • Poly Voyager Free 207.9/10
  • Poly Voyager Free 60+8.6/10 Leads

Editorial Reviews Comparison

Voice & Call Noise Isolation

  • Poly Voyager Free 206.0/10
  • Poly Voyager Free 60+8.6/10Leader

Poly Voyager Free 20

Each bud has three noise-cancelling microphones, which Poly aims at your mouth to separate your voice from typing and background chatter. Poly processing suppresses typing and background chatter well. Without a dongle, laptop calls use standard Bluetooth, which narrows the audio when the mic is active. The Voyager Free 60+ includes a USB adapter for steadier PC calls and certification.

Poly Voyager Free 60+

Each bud has three microphones that steer toward your mouth, with WindSmart processing for outdoor calls. Poly also lets you set sidetone to low, medium or high, so you can hear your own voice naturally. For call-heavy days, a boom headset such as the Poly Voyager Focus 2 places a mic closer to the mouth.

ANC & Transparency

  • Poly Voyager Free 209.5/10
  • Poly Voyager Free 60+9.5/10

Poly Voyager Free 20

Adaptive ANC adjusts its strength to the surroundings, and a transparency mode lets you hear colleagues without removing a bud. Poly keeps the controls simple, with a long press switching between the two modes. Cancellation is good in offices and on commutes, reducing air conditioning hum and distant chatter. It is not as strong as premium consumer buds such as the AirPods Pro 3, but enough to help with focus work.

Poly Voyager Free 60+

Hybrid adaptive ANC uses inner and outer microphones and adjusts for how well the buds fit. A transparency mode lets surrounding sound through when you need it. On a plane or bus the cancellation is respectable for business buds, cutting steady engine noise well. It is weaker against voices and sudden sounds, where Apple and Bose are ahead.

Battery & Case Charging

  • Poly Voyager Free 209.6/10Leader
  • Poly Voyager Free 60+8.9/10

Poly Voyager Free 20

Poly quotes up to 8 hours with ANC on and 12 hours off, with 28 and 42 hours total with the case. That is enough for a full workday of calls and music without a top-up. Few business earbuds last as long. The case charges by USB-C or on a Qi wireless pad, so a desk charger keeps it topped up without cables.

Poly Voyager Free 60+

Poly lists up to 5.5 hours of talk time per charge, or 16.5 hours with the case. With ANC on, music runs up to 8 hours, or 24 hours in total. A 15-minute charge gives about 1 hour 12 minutes of talk time, and standby lasts up to 30 days including the case.

Fit, Stability & Portability

  • Poly Voyager Free 209.0/10Leader
  • Poly Voyager Free 60+8.1/10

Poly Voyager Free 20

The buds are light and shaped for long wear, with several tip sizes and an IP56 rating for dust and water. Many users can wear them through a full workday without discomfort. The shape stays stable when you talk, which matters on long calls. The case is compact and charges wirelessly on a Qi pad, which suits desk setups that already have a wireless charger.

Poly Voyager Free 60+

Each bud weighs 5.8 g and measures about 16 x 26 x 38 mm, with a short stem. Poly includes S, M and L ear tips and a pressure-relief design. IP54 covers splashes and dust. That is enough for rain on the commute but less than the IP57 that Jabra and Apple offer.

Connectivity & UC Integration

  • Poly Voyager Free 2010.0/10Leader
  • Poly Voyager Free 60+9.9/10

Poly Voyager Free 20

Bluetooth 5.4 supports multipoint, keeping the buds connected to a phone and a laptop at the same time so you do not need to re-pair between devices. Switching between devices is automatic when a call arrives. Poly Lens app on mobile and desktop handles settings and updates. They are not certified for Teams or Zoom, and no USB dongle is included.

Poly Voyager Free 60+

The buds use Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint to two devices and remember up to eight. The BT700 adapter extends range to about 30 m and supports Microsoft Swift Pair on Windows. The touchscreen case shows battery, mute state and volume, and lets you switch between the two active devices. Plug the included cable into a seatback socket, and the case streams that audio to the buds at up to about 3 m.

Sound & Audio Quality

  • Poly Voyager Free 207.9/10
  • Poly Voyager Free 60+8.6/10Leader

Poly Voyager Free 20

Each bud has a 10 mm speaker, and Poly tunes them for clear voice reproduction. Codec support covers SBC and AAC. For background music while working they are pleasant, but music lovers will prefer consumer-focused buds with richer tuning. The Poly Lens app offers EQ presets that add a little warmth for listening between meetings.

Poly Voyager Free 60+

Each bud has a 10 mm speaker, larger than most business earbuds use. Poly applies a dynamic EQ that switches between wideband voice, up to 7 kHz on PC calls, and a full 20 Hz to 20 kHz media mode. In media mode they have more bass punch than the Jabra Evolve2 Buds, and music sounds fuller.

Why Poly Voyager Free 20 Beats Poly Voyager Free 60+ (and Vice Versa)

Why Poly Voyager Free 20 beats Poly Voyager Free 60+

  • Better fit, stability & portability: 9.0 vs 8.1 out of 10
  • Better battery & case charging: 9.6 vs 8.9 out of 10
  • Bud Weight: 5.25 g vs 5.8 g
  • Case Weight: 50.96 g vs 80 g
  • Battery (With Case): 28 (ANC on), 42 (ANC off) vs 24 h
  • Bluetooth Version: 5.4 vs 5.3

Why Poly Voyager Free 60+ beats Poly Voyager Free 20

  • Better voice & call noise isolation: 8.6 vs 6.0 out of 10
  • Better sound & audio quality: 8.6 vs 7.9 out of 10
  • Bluetooth Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX, mSBC, LC3 (with BT700) vs SBC, AAC

Review-score leads of 0.5+ points out of 10 first, then specs where only one comes out ahead.

Full Specifications

General

Poly Voyager Free 20Poly Voyager Free 60+
Best ForHybrid workers on a budgetTravellers who take PC and phone calls
Fit TypeTrue wireless in-earTrue wireless in-ear
Release Year2024 Better2022
Launch Price$149.95—
Case Weight50.96 g Better80 g
Water Resistance—IP54 splash and dust resistant
ColorsBlackCarbon Black, White Sand
Bud Style—Short stem
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity103 dB SPL—
Hearing Health Features—SoundGuard Digital (G616)
Microphone SetupThree per budThree microphones per earbud
Mic Frequency Response100 Hz - 7.8 kHz—
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Charging Time2 h2 h
Case Battery—580 mAh
Bud Battery—70 mAh
Wireless Range30 m30 m
LE Audio / Auracast—LC3 with the included BT700 adapter (mono and stereo telephony)
Microsoft Swift Pair—Yes
Paired Devices88
Bluetooth ProfilesA2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.6, HFP, SPP 1.2, AVCTP 1.4, AVDTP 1.3, GAVDP 1.3, RFCOMM 1.2A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP, SPP
Single-Bud Use—Yes
ControlsTouchButton plus touch gestures; touchscreen case
Companion AppPoly LensPoly Lens
Wear Detection—Yes
Voice AssistantYesSiri, Google
Custom Controls—Yes (gesture control on the buds; touch display on the case)
In the BoxWireless earbuds, charging case, USB-C to USB-C cable, XS/S/M/L eartips, quick start guide, warranty card, safety guide, technical support documentsEarbuds, touchscreen charge case, BT700 adapter, USB-C cable, 3.5 mm audio cable, S/M/L ear tips
Warranty1-year limited2-year limited
Model NumberVoyager Free 20Voyager Free 60+ UC
OS CompatibilityiOS, Android, Windows, macOSWindows 10/11, macOS, iOS, Android
Works With—Microsoft Teams, Zoom and other UC apps

Voice & Call Noise Isolation

Poly Voyager Free 206.0/10Poly Voyager Free 60+8.6/10 Better
Microphones—6
Wind Noise Reduction—Yes (WindSmart)
Call Noise ReductionPoly noise cancellingNoise-blocking algorithms

ANC & Transparency

Poly Voyager Free 209.5/10Poly Voyager Free 60+9.5/10
Noise CancellingAdaptive ANCHybrid adaptive ANC
Adaptive ANCYesYes
Transparency ModeYesYes
Active Noise CancellingYesYes

Battery & Case Charging

Poly Voyager Free 209.6/10 BetterPoly Voyager Free 60+8.9/10
Call Time—5.5 h
Battery (Buds)8 (ANC on), 12 (ANC off)8 h
Battery (With Case)28 (ANC on), 42 (ANC off) Better24 h
Wireless ChargingYes (Qi)Yes (Qi)
Fast ChargingYesYes (15 min = 1 h 12 min talk)
Battery (Buds, ANC Off)12 h—

Fit, Stability & Portability

Poly Voyager Free 209.0/10 BetterPoly Voyager Free 60+8.1/10
Bud Weight5.25 g Better5.8 g
Ear Tip SizesXS, S, M, LS, M, L
Dust/Water RatingIP56IP54
Ear Hooks / Wings—No
Case Dimensions69.0 x 49.9 x 29.0 mm54.5 x 72 x 33.1 mm

Connectivity & UC Integration

Poly Voyager Free 2010.0/10 BetterPoly Voyager Free 60+9.9/10
USB Dongle—Poly BT700 (USB-C, USB-A adapter)
MultipointYesYes
Bluetooth Version5.4 Better5.3

Sound & Audio Quality

Poly Voyager Free 207.9/10Poly Voyager Free 60+8.6/10 Better
Bluetooth CodecsSBC, AACSBC, AAC, aptX, mSBC, LC3 (with BT700) Better
Driver Size10 mm10 mm
Driver TypeDynamicDynamic
Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz (media); 200 Hz - 6.8 kHz (speech)20 Hz – 20 kHz (media); up to 7 kHz (PC voice)

Takeaways

  • Our pick: Poly Voyager Free 60+, with the highest spec-based rating (4.4/5).
  • Choose Poly Voyager Free 20 for hybrid workers on a budget.
  • Choose Poly Voyager Free 60+ for travellers who take PC and phone calls.

Pros and Cons

Poly Voyager Free 20

PROS

  • Long battery life
  • Multipoint for phone and laptop
  • Comfortable for all-day wear
  • Qi wireless charging

CONS

  • No USB dongle included
  • Not Teams certified
  • Sound is tuned for voice over music

Poly Voyager Free 60+

PROS

  • Touchscreen charging case
  • Three mics per bud with WindSmart
  • Adaptive ANC
  • BT700 USB adapter and Qi charging

CONS

  • Per-charge talk time is still earbud-class
  • Larger case than minimalist buds
  • Premium price versus simpler UC buds

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Quick Verdict

  • Poly Voyager Free 20 8.4Leads in Battery & Case Charging, Fit, Stability & Portability, Connectivity & UC Integration
  • Poly Voyager Free 60+ 8.9Best overallLeads in Voice & Call Noise Isolation, Sound & Audio Quality