Yealink BH74 — a wireless on-ear stereo headset for open-plan offices and hybrid work, with hybrid active noise cancelling, six microphones and a BT51-C dongle with a USB-C/A adapter in the box.

Stereo on-ear

Hybrid ANC

6 microphones

Up to 32 hours talk time

Bluetooth 5.3, range 50 m

Weight 152 g

Yealink BH74 order codes in our range
Order code	Manufacturer model	Platform branch	Charging stand
BP-20241008014	BH74 Teams USB-C/A (1208678) (this product)	Microsoft Teams	no
BP-20241008006	BH74 UC USB-C/A (1208680)	UC	no
BP-20241008002	BH74 with Stand Teams USB-C/A (1208682)	Microsoft Teams	yes, BHC74
BP-20241008010	BH74 with Stand UC USB-C/A (1208684)	UC	yes, BHC74

The headset itself is the same across all four codes; what differs is the certification branch and whether the BHC74 charging stand is included. The platform branch is fixed by the order code and cannot be changed afterwards. The Manufacturer model column carries Yealink's own order code in brackets.

Key features

Hybrid active noise cancelling, with four of the microphones working for ANC
Six microphones and Yealink Acoustic Shield technology
Bluetooth 5.3 with a range of up to 50 metres
Up to 32 hours of talk time and up to 65 hours of music
Fast charging, 5 minutes of charging gives 45 minutes of listening
Weight of 152 grams, up to eight paired devices and two simultaneous connections

Description

A headset for the open-plan office

The Yealink BH74 is a stereo headset with cushions that sit on the ears, that is on-ear, weighing 152 grams. It targets open-plan offices and hybrid work, users whose day includes a substantial share of calls and who need to concentrate in a noisy space. In the Microsoft Teams branch it carries Microsoft Teams Premium Open Office certification, in the UC branch it is UC certified.

Noise handled separately for the user and for the far end

The room is damped for the user by hybrid active noise cancelling, which four microphones work for. The control offers only an on and off switch. The far end is protected by six microphones in total and Yealink Acoustic Shield technology. Six microphones is the highest count among the BH headsets we carry, against five on the BH76 Plus and three on the BH70.

A flip boom and hearing protection

The microphone boom flips and doubles as a control: move it up and the call is muted, move it down and the mute is released. The user does not have to find a button. The BH74 has three hearing protection mechanisms, Peak Block Protection to EN 50332, the Australian G616 standard and protection against the daily noise dose, which is an argument for contact centres and for users on calls all day.

Strengths and limits

Strengths

Six microphones, the highest count of the BH headsets in our range
Up to 65 hours of music and charging within 90 minutes
Fast charging, 5 minutes on the charger gives 45 minutes of listening
Hearing protection, EN 50332, G616 and daily noise dose protection

Limits and what to tell the customer

The BH74 has no retractable microphone boom. The boom flips and serves to mute the call; the hidden retractable boom is on the BH76 and BH76 Plus.
The Teams or UC branch is fixed by the order code, not by a setting. For a Microsoft Teams environment, order a code from the Teams branch.
The BHC74 charging stand comes with only two of the four codes; on the others it is ordered separately.
The ANC control offers only an on and off switch. Where the customer wants to switch between damping and letting the room through, the BH78 with three modes is the right answer.
Zoom is among the compatible platforms, alongside Microsoft Teams and Google Meet.

⚑ atlantis note

Which code to order

Two things decide, and both of them at order time. The platform branch, Teams or UC according to the customer's environment. The charging stand, which is in the box with codes BP-20241008002 and BP-20241008010; separately we carry it under code 1308146. The dongle version is not a question on the BH74, all four codes carry the same BT51-C dongle and a USB-A adapter.

What the USB-C/A label means

It is not a dongle with two connectors. The box holds two separate items, a BT51-C dongle with a USB-C connector and a USB-C/A adapter. On a laptop with USB-A the dongle is used through the adapter. The same construction is used on the BH76 Plus and the BH78. The adapter is a small part, and with mobile users it is worth mentioning that it can be lost.

BH74 or BH78

The BH74 is on-ear, so the cushions rest on the ears, and it weighs 152 grams. The BH78 is over-ear, so the cushions enclose the ears, it weighs 245 grams and has three ANC modes including letting the room through, longer battery life (up to 38 hours of talk time) and a charging stand in the box. Offer the BH74 where weight and price are the main topic, the BH78 where noise is.

Who it suits

Recommended deployment
Manufacturer positioning	a headset for open-plan offices and hybrid work, in the Teams branch with Microsoft Teams Premium Open Office certification
Place in the portfolio	wireless Bluetooth headsets with active noise cancelling
How it differs from the BH78	the BH74 is on-ear at 152 g with hybrid ANC; the BH78 is over-ear at 245 g, with three ANC modes, up to 38 hours of talk time and a stand in the box

Good fit

An open-plan office, a user with a high share of calls, hybrid work between office and home, a contact centre where hearing protection is a topic, and work where the headset is recharged between calls.

Verify

Whether the customer runs Microsoft Teams, because of the order-code branch. Whether they want the stand in the box. Whether on-ear wearing suits the users. How many hours a day the headset will be in use.

Consider another model

The BH78 where noise is the main topic and letting the room through is needed. The BH70 as a lighter and more affordable choice without ANC. The BH71 for fieldwork. The WH range for DECT and a link to a desk phone.

The "Verify" and "Consider another model" cards come from the experience of the atlantis team.

Platforms and connection

To a computer

With the BT51-C dongle

The box holds a BT51-C dongle with a USB-C connector and a USB-C/A adapter for laptops with a USB-A port. A connection over the supplied USB cable is possible too.

BT51-C dongle

USB-C/A adapter

USB cable

To a phone

Directly over Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.3 with a range of up to 50 metres, up to eight paired devices and two simultaneous connections, so a laptop and a mobile at the same time.

Bluetooth 5.3

2 simultaneous connections

Manufacturer certification

By the code branch

In the Teams branch the headset carries Microsoft Teams Premium Open Office certification, in the UC branch UC certification. It is compatible with a hundred-plus platforms including Zoom and Google Meet.

Microsoft Teams

Battery and charging

Yealink BH74 battery life and charging
Talk time	up to 32 hours
Music time	up to 65 hours with ANC off
Standby	up to 20 days
Charging time	up to 90 minutes
Fast charging	5 minutes of charging for 45 minutes of listening
Charging cable	USB, 1.2 m, in the box
Charging stand	BHC74, in the box only with the stand codes, otherwise optional

Talk time of 32 hours applies with ANC and the busylight off, and the same 32 hours with ANC on.

Audio, microphones and controls

Yealink BH74 audio and microphones
Microphone count	6, four of them working for active noise cancelling
Active noise cancelling	hybrid ANC
Noise handling for the far end	Yealink Acoustic Shield
Hearing protection	Peak Block Protection to EN 50332, the Australian G616 standard, daily noise dose protection
Microphone boom	flip boom, up mutes the call, down releases the mute
Speaker	Ø 30 mm
Bluetooth	version 5.3, range up to 50 m
Paired devices	up to 8, two of them connected at once
Wearing style	on-ear
Weight	152 g
Gift box dimensions	181 × 203 × 56 mm

We do not yet carry replacement cushions for the BH74; we are happy to handle a request for them.

What is in the box

In the box

BH74 headset
BT51-C dongle
USB-C/A adapter
USB cable, 1.2 m
Water-resistant zip case
Quick start guide
BHC74 charging stand on the stand codes

Not included

The BHC74 charging stand on the other codes, separately 1308146
A spare BT51-C dongle
A spare USB-C/A adapter
Replacement ear cushions

The box contents are shared across the whole BH74 range; we will confirm the breakdown by individual order code at the order.

Order alongside

Charging stand for the BH741308146

Power adapter in the box. For codes that do not include the stand.

BT51-C dongle1300008

The version with a USB-C connector, as a replacement for a lost dongle.

Variants and the product range

Yealink wireless headsets in our range
Range	Form	Connection	Intended for
Yealink BH74 ◂ this product	stereo on-ear	Bluetooth and the BT51-C dongle	open-plan office, hybrid ANC
Yealink BH70	Mono and Dual	Bluetooth and the BT51 dongle	office and home working, no ANC
Yealink BH71	monaural in-ear	Bluetooth and the BT51A dongle	work on the move and in the field
Yealink BH76	stereo over the head	Bluetooth and the BT51 dongle	premium office headset
Yealink BH76 Plus	stereo, on-ear and over-ear	Bluetooth and the BT51 dongle	three-level ANC, replaceable cushions
Yealink BH78	stereo over-ear	Bluetooth and the BT51-C dongle	top model of the BH range, adaptive ANC
Yealink WH range	monaural and stereo	DECT	office and a link to a desk phone
Yealink UH range	monaural and stereo	corded USB	fixed workstation and contact centres

What to check before ordering and deploying

Platform branch: Teams or UC, fixed by the order code and not changeable afterwards
Charging stand: whether the customer wants it in the box or added under code 1308146
Wearing style: on-ear rests on the ears, so for all-day wear a sample is worth trying
Microphone boom: a flip boom with mute, not a retractable one; it is worth pointing the control out to users
Laptop ports: the BT51-C dongle plugs into USB-A through the supplied adapter, which matters for mobile users
Range: 50 metres applies in open space; in a partitioned office expect less
Hearing protection: in contact centres, check which standards the customer requires
Management: firmware updates and settings through Yealink USB Connect

The atlantis team will help with every point. With the BH74 the usual questions are the choice against the BH78 and the comfort of on-ear wearing in all-day use. Both are settled fastest on a sample, which we will lend.

Management and services

Yealink USB Connect: the manufacturer's tool for managing Yealink USB devices, that is headsets, speakerphones and webcams. It handles firmware updates, feature settings and collecting diagnostic data.

atlantis services for partners

atlantis is a direct importer and distributor, and we supply through a network of specialist partners. The services below are therefore offered to the partner, not to the end customer. The partner sets the scope, according to their own capacity and skills, from a consultation alone to taking on the whole deployment.

Before the decision: a consultation on the model and the order code and a comparison of the suitable variants. We base the recommendation on the user's role, because a contact centre agent, a manager on the move and a shared workstation each need a different headset. We arrange a sample to try so the customer can check comfort, audio and range before ordering for a whole team.
Deployment and configuration: bulk settings and management of the headsets, connection to the communication environment, and advice on linking third-party software and hardware.
Training and documentation: training prepared to match the user's role, plus preparation of the user documentation.
Service and support after the sale: our certified team in Czech, available to the partner throughout the equipment's life. We handle a warranty claim with the manufacturer on the partner's behalf.

Warranty

The standard warranty on Yealink products is 24 months.

FAQ

What is the difference between the order codes?

The Yealink BH74 is the same headset across all four codes. Two things differ: the platform branch, Microsoft Teams or UC, and whether the BHC74 charging stand is in the box. Both are fixed by the order code and cannot be changed afterwards. The dongle is identical on all four codes, a BT51-C with a USB-C/A adapter.

Does the BH74 have a retractable microphone boom?

The Yealink BH74 has neither a retractable nor a hidden boom. The boom flips and doubles as a control: move it up and the call is muted, move it down and the mute is released. The hidden retractable boom that slides into the headband is on the BH76 and the BH76 Plus in our range.

How many levels does the active noise cancelling have?

The Yealink BH74 has hybrid active noise cancelling that four microphones work for. The control offers only an on and off switch. Where the customer wants to switch between damping and letting the room through, offer the BH78, which has three modes.

Is the headset certified for Zoom?

The Yealink BH74 comes in a Microsoft Teams branch with Microsoft Teams Premium Open Office certification, and in a UC branch. Zoom appears only in the list of compatible platforms, not as a certification.

What does the USB-C/A label in the name mean?

The Yealink BH74 has two separate items in the box, a BT51-C dongle with a USB-C connector and a USB-C/A adapter. It is therefore not a dongle with two connectors but a dongle with an adapter. On a laptop with a USB-A port the dongle connects through the adapter.

How long does the battery last?

The Yealink BH74 manages up to 32 hours of talk time and up to 65 hours of music with ANC off. Standby runs up to 20 days, a full charge takes up to 90 minutes and five minutes on the charger gives 45 minutes of listening.

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