A small package arrived recently from China, and inside it was a wireless headset branded OLEAP — a name I hadn’t encountered before. The model is the Pilot P200B Pro, with “Pro” suggesting professional use.
Surprisingly, this time the “Pro” label isn’t just marketing fluff. This headset is purpose-built for professionals—people who spend hours on calls, video meetings, or teaching online, and need a reliable, hands-free solution without the fuss of wires.
Whether you’re a driver, call center agent, consultant, tutor, teacher, doctor, lawyer, or just working in an open office or studying from home, this headset targets you. Especially in the post-pandemic world where Zoom, Teams, and Discord are daily essentials.
Noise Cancellation — But Not the Kind You Think
Right on the box, OLEAP promises 50 dB of noise reduction—but let’s clarify: that’s not Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) for your ears, it’s Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) for the microphone. That means your voice comes through clearly, even in chaotic environments, for the person on the other end of the line. So, don’t expect silence for yourself—this tech is for them.
OLEAP claims their ENC system is AI-powered (of course it is) and developed with help from Chinese research institutes and even Cambridge—known for its audio research. Bold claims, including the ability to suppress up to 50 dB of environmental noise. That’s rock concert-level suppression. While I didn’t test it at a concert, I did record this entire review using the headset in a noisy environment—and you can judge the results for yourself.
Unboxing Experience
The packaging is surprisingly premium. The box opens with a clever design and includes:
A one-year warranty (via QR code)
A thank-you note
The headset inside a sleek, hard triangular case
Accessories: USB-A to USB-C charging cable, soft travel pouch, two foam mic windshields, and a USB dongle
The P200B Pro comes in three variants:
Bluetooth-only
Bluetooth + USB-A dongle
Bluetooth + USB-C dongle
The dongles aren’t required for basic use, but they help with broader compatibility. I recommend the USB-C version—it’s easier to adapt to USB-A than the other way around.
Build Quality and Comfort
The headset is feather-light—about 30 grams—and made mostly of plastic with a soft-touch coating. The soft-touch feel is nice but tends to attract lint and degrade over time. Ergonomically, it wraps around your head and hooks over your ears, which ensures stability. However, it might not suit users with ponytails or those leaning against headrests.
The open-ear speaker design is a standout. The dynamic drivers sit outside your ear canal, providing comfort over long sessions without overheating or irritation. The tradeoff? You’ll still hear ambient noise. This can be a plus in offices or on the road where situational awareness is key.
Microphone and Audio Controls
The mic sits on a swivel arm you can tuck behind your head, though it’s best kept near your mouth for clear audio. (Fun fact: I recorded this entire review using the headset’s mic.) Controls include:
A mute button (right side, under a rubber flap)
Three multifunction buttons (left side) for power, volume, call control, and track skipping
A USB-C port for charging
Clear voice prompts from a Chinese-accented English voice assistant
Connectivity and Audio Quality
The headset supports dual Bluetooth connections, letting you pair with, say, a laptop and a phone. It auto-switches audio depending on activity—so a Zoom call on your laptop will pause music from your phone.
You can also connect via Bluetooth on one device and use the dongle on another. Though the dongle uses standard Bluetooth, it’s only compatible with OLEAP headsets. Interestingly, your computer sees it as a wired headset, but the dongle still communicates wirelessly with the headset via Bluetooth.
Like most Bluetooth headsets, it suffers from a long-standing flaw: when the mic is active, Bluetooth switches to a lower-quality Hands-Free Profile (HFP), degrading audio to mono with limited frequency response. Until newer codecs like LC3 become universal, this will remain a limitation.
Battery life is about 8–10 hours per charge. You can’t use it wirelessly while it’s charging, but there’s a clever workaround: plug it into your device with a USB-C cable, and it works as a wired USB headset—even if the battery is dead.
Real-World Testing & Comparisons
Over the past decade, I’ve used several professional headsets:
Jabra (wireless with dock): Great until the battery died after 5 years. Replacing it is possible but pricey.
Jabra (USB wired): Premium build, excellent audio, kevlar-reinforced cable—but expensive.
Logitech (USB wired): Company-provided, solid but unspectacular.
Compared to these, the OLEAP P200B Pro holds up surprisingly well—especially given its lighter build, modern features, and versatile connectivity.
Final Thoughts
Despite being a relatively unknown brand, OLEAP delivers a surprisingly competent professional headset. It’s not perfect—soft-touch coating issues, limited noise cancellation for the wearer, and legacy Bluetooth codec problems are drawbacks. But for the price, this headset is a solid tool for anyone needing a lightweight, versatile, and professional communication device.
If you’re looking for a reliable everyday headset without breaking the bank, the OLEAP Pilot P200B Pro might just be the surprise winner you didn’t see coming.