Jabra is launching the Jabra Perform 45, the first in its new Jabra Perform product series targeted at frontline workers. The discreet Bluetooth mono headset has a compact design and Push-to-Talk (PTT) button.

Jabra believes it will allow frontline workers to gain direct access to other colleagues instantly, allowing them to make faster, more informed decisions.

With the PTT button directly on the headset, any urgent questions can be answered and problems solved almost instantly, no matter where the employees are located. Jabra says the PTT feature is unique in a headset form factor and helps make workers more productive.

The PTT button works with leading platforms like Microsoft Teams Walkie Talkie and Zebra Workforce Connect straight out of the box, and can be integrated with a business’s preferred platform using the Jabra SDK.

The Jabra Perform 45 is equipped with an advanced ultra-noise-cancelling microphone that removes up to 80% of background noise, helping co-workers to hear each other correctly. The speaker has also been optimised for speech clarity, allowing for smooth, uninterrupted communication on both ends.

The Face2Face feature in the headset also helps to ensure that customers always have the workers’ full attention. This feature is activated by lifting the microphone boom arm to a vertical position, which mutes all incoming audio. When the employee is ready to re-engage with colleagues on the PTT channel, they simply pull the boom arm back down.

The compact headset weighs 18g and comes with three sizes of EarGel, so workers can find the fit that feels right for them – be it on the left or right ear.

“We are reminded more than ever of the essential role of frontline workers across industries like healthcare, hospitality, warehouse and retail,” said Yves Dupuis, SVP at Jabra.

“They are the glue that binds the entire operation together, so we knew that our new line, Jabra Perform, needed products that can help frontline workers do their job better.

“Our hope is for frontline workers to have everything they need within fingers’ reach with the Jabra Perform 45 headset, so they can assist their colleagues and customers, and can remain in the zone no matter where they are.”

Key features of the Jabra Perform 45: 

• Small, lightweight, and discreet design.
• Easy to sanitise and durable.
• 80% noise-cancelling microphone.
• Push-to-Talk.
• Easy to set up and intuitive to use.
• Extensive battery life and range of up to 20 hours of Push-to-Talk usage, or up to eight hours if just used for calls, and up to 100m/300ft wireless range.
• Universal USB-C charging and compatible with 5-Bay Charging Stand.
• Able to customise and manage devices – via Jabra Direct and Xpress software and available for integration with free SDK.