Logitech H151 Stereo Headset is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 3,500, built around a single 3.5mm jack, a rotating noise-cancelling boom microphone, and in-line volume and mute controls. The Logitech H151 runs 22-ohm drivers with a 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response, weighs 80 g, and carries a 1.8-metre cord. There is nothing to charge, nothing to pair, and no driver software to install. Mascom International stocks the Logitech H151 in black at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Model number A-00029 confirms you are handling genuine Logitech stock rather than a lookalike.
The Logitech H151 was made for people who talk for a living. Call centre and BPO agents working Westlands and Upper Hill night shifts, university students at Strathmore, USIU, JKUAT and Kenyatta University sitting through evening Zoom classes, customer support teams, transcriptionists, and cyber café operators all share one problem: laptop speakers and phone earphones make you sound distant on calls. Your client hears matatu horns and office chatter instead of your voice. The Logitech H151 puts the microphone 3 centimetres from your mouth and points it away from the room, so your words carry and the background does not.
At Mascom International, we're seeing wired headsets outsell Bluetooth models in Kenya's call centres and training rooms for one reason: they never run out of battery mid-shift. Unlike Bluetooth headsets that need charging every 8 hours, the Logitech H151 draws power from the port it plugs into. Users consistently report the same thing after a month it just works, every morning, without a routine. Walk into our Kimathi Street store to try the Logitech H151 on before you buy, or order for pay-on-arrival delivery to any of Kenya's 47 counties.
Common Questions About the Logitech H151
Is the Logitech H151 good for Zoom and Microsoft Teams calls?
Yes. The Logitech H151 works with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Skype and WhatsApp Web without any setup beyond selecting it as your audio device. Because it uses a standard 3.5mm connection rather than a proprietary dongle, your computer treats it as a normal headset the moment you plug it in. The noise-cancelling boom microphone reduces the office noise your colleagues hear, and the in-line mute button lets you cut your microphone in one thumb press when the neighbour's dog starts barking mid-meeting.
Will the Logitech H151 work with my laptop that has only one headphone port?
Yes that single combo port is exactly what the Logitech H151 is built for. It ships with one 3.5mm plug carrying both audio and microphone signals, which matches the combo jack on virtually every laptop sold since 2014, including HP, Lenovo, Dell, ASUS and MacBook models. Older desktop towers with separate green and pink ports need a splitter adapter, which Mascom International stocks separately for KSh 500. Ask us before you buy if you are unsure which port your machine has.
How well does the noise-cancelling microphone on the Logitech H151 actually work?
It cuts steady background noise rather than eliminating it. The Logitech H151 microphone captures 100 Hz to 6,500 Hz the range human speech occupies and ignores much of what falls outside it. Sensitivity sits at -44 dBV/Pa, tuned for a boom held near your mouth. In practice, a fan, an air conditioner or road hum from Kimathi Street drops well back. A colleague talking loudly a metre away will still get through. Position the flexible boom close to your jaw for the strongest result.
Is the Logitech H151 worth KSh 3,500 in Kenya's market?
For anyone on calls more than an hour a day, yes. KSh 3,500 buys a headset from a manufacturer that has built PC audio since 1981, with a documented 22-ohm impedance figure and a published model number you can verify on Logitech's own support site. Generic KSh 800 headsets from River Road typically fail at the cable joint within three months and offer no warranty path. Spread across a two-year working life, the Logitech H151 costs under KSh 5 per day.
Who should buy the Logitech H151?
Call centre agents, BPO staff, telesales teams, virtual assistants, online tutors, university students in online programmes, transcriptionists, and receptionists handling front-desk calls. It also suits parents setting up a home study station for a child in online lessons. The Logitech H151 is not a music-first headphone and it is not a gaming headset with surround processing. It is a work tool for voice. If your day runs on calls, meetings and lectures, this is the right category of product.
Can I use the Logitech H151 with my phone or tablet?
Yes, provided your device has a 3.5mm headphone jack. The Logitech H151 works with Android phones, iPhones with a headphone port, iPads, Chromebooks and Windows tablets. Tecno, Infinix, Itel and most Samsung A-series handsets sold in Kenya keep the 3.5mm jack, so the H151 plugs straight in. iPhone 7 and later, plus jack-free Android models, need a USB-C or Lightning to 3.5mm adapter Mascom International stocks both. In-line volume and mute controls work on phones too.
How does the Logitech H151 compare to the Logitech H111 and H390?
The Logitech H111 is the cheaper sibling: same 3.5mm connection, but no in-line controls and a fixed microphone. The H390 uses USB-A instead of 3.5mm, which suits desktops but blocks phone use and occupies a USB port. The Logitech H151 sits between them, adding volume and mute buttons on the cord plus a boom that rotates 180 degrees to either side. If you switch between a laptop and a phone during the day, the H151 is the more flexible choice.
Is the Logitech H151 comfortable for long shifts?
At 80 g, the Logitech H151 is light enough that most agents forget it is on. Foam ear cushions sit on the ear rather than around it, and the adjustable headband covers a wide range of head sizes. On-ear designs breathe better than closed over-ear cups in Nairobi's warmer afternoons and along the coast in Mombasa and Diani. Customers across Nairobi report full 8-hour shifts without pressure points. The headband itself is unpadded, so very long sessions benefit from small adjustments.
What is in the Logitech H151 box, and does it need drivers?
The box holds the Logitech H151 headset and user documentation nothing else is needed. No drivers, no software, no companion app. Plug the 3.5mm jack into your computer, phone or tablet and the device recognises it immediately on Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, Linux, iOS and Android. Left and right letter indicators inside the ear cups tell you which side is which. Setup takes under 10 seconds, which matters when you are handing headsets to a room of new agents.
Technical Specifications
Audio Hardware and Stereo Sound Output
- Frequency response spans 20 Hz to 20 kHz, covering the full range human hearing detects across speech and music.
- Input impedance measures 22 ohms, low enough for laptops and phones to drive at full volume without an amplifier.
- Headphone sensitivity rates 122 dB +/- 3 dB, producing loud, usable output even from weak onboard audio chips.
- Stereo separation keeps left and right channels distinct, useful for video calls where speakers are positioned across a room.
- Analogue signal path avoids the compression Bluetooth codecs apply, so voices arrive with their original detail intact.
- Sound tuning favours the midrange where speech lives, rather than bass-heavy tuning aimed at music listeners.
Microphone Design and Voice Capture
- Microphone frequency response covers 100 Hz to 6,500 Hz, matching the band that human speech actually occupies.
- Microphone sensitivity rates -44 dBV/Pa +/- 2.5 dB, calibrated for a boom positioned close to your mouth.
- Noise-cancelling design reduces steady background sound such as fans, air conditioners and traffic hum from busy streets.
- Boom rotates a full 180 degrees, letting left-handed and right-handed users wear the microphone on either side.
- Flexible arm bends to place the capsule near your jawline, the position that produces the strongest voice pickup.
- Boom tucks upward and out of the way when you switch from calls to music or video.
Connection Type and Device Compatibility
- Single 3.5mm jack carries both audio and microphone signals, matching the combo port on modern laptops.
- Works with Windows Vista through Windows 11, macOS 10.5 or later, Chrome OS and Linux Kernel 2.6+.
- Supports iOS and Android devices that retain a 3.5mm headphone port, including most Tecno and Infinix models.
- No driver installation required — the operating system recognises the headset as a standard analogue audio device.
- Older desktops with separate microphone-in and audio-out ports need a 3.5mm splitter, sold separately at Mascom International.
- Compatible with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Skype, Discord and browser-based calling platforms without configuration.
Cord Length and In-Line Controls
- Cord measures 1.8 metres, long enough to reach a desktop tower placed on the floor beside your desk.
- In-line control pod carries a volume wheel and a dedicated microphone mute switch within thumb reach.
- Mute switch cuts the microphone at the hardware level, working regardless of which application is running.
- Volume adjustment happens on the cord rather than through software, saving clicks during live calls.
- Control pod sits at chest height on most users, easy to locate without looking down mid-conversation.
- Cable strain relief at the plug reduces the flex fatigue that kills most budget headsets within months.
Build Quality and Long-Session Comfort
- Headset weighs 80 g, light enough for 8-hour call centre shifts without neck strain or fatigue.
- Adjustable headband slides across a wide range, fitting head sizes from primary school pupils to adults.
- Foam ear cushions rest on the ear rather than enclosing it, allowing airflow in warm Kenyan offices.
- Over-the-head design distributes weight across the crown instead of clamping pressure onto the temples.
- Left and right letter indicators are moulded into the ear cups, preventing reversed wearing during shift handovers.
- Headband carries no padding, a trade-off Logitech made to keep the H151 at 80 g and KSh 3,500.
Dimensions, Portability and Storage
- Headset measures 200 mm tall, 145 mm wide and 60 mm deep when worn in its standard position.
- Total weight of 80 g adds almost nothing to a laptop bag carried on a daily matatu commute.
- Compact footprint fits a desk drawer or backpack side pocket between shifts without a bulky carry case.
- Black finish hides the dust that settles on desks along Mombasa Road and Thika Road.
- Wired design means no battery to die, no charger to lose and no pairing menu to navigate.
- Cord coils neatly for storage, though it ships without a cable tie — a small clip helps.
Package Contents
- Logitech H151 Stereo Headset in black
- User documentation and quick setup guide
- Mascom International warranty card
Note:The Logitech H151 retail box carries the headset and documentation only. No adapter, splitter or carry case is included, because none is needed for a standard 3.5mm combo port. Mascom International stocks 3.5mm splitters, USB-C to 3.5mm adapters and Lightning to 3.5mm adapters separately for customers connecting to older desktops or jack-free phones.
Warranty
The Logitech H151 carries a 12-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects. Our Nairobi CBD service desk handles claims directly no shipping your headset abroad, no waiting on an overseas ticket queue. Bring the unit and your receipt to Kimathi Street and we handle it in person.
Where to Buy the Logitech H151 in Kenya
Logitech H151 Stereo Headset is available now at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Walk in Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, to try the Logitech H151 on your own laptop or phone before you pay. Available colour: Black.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone and WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International ships the Logitech H151 across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery you only pay once the headset reaches you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery. Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Nyeri, Meru, Thika, Machakos, Kakamega and Kisii receive delivery within 1 day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 days.
Buying headsets for a team? Call us on +254 708 852 521 for volume pricing on 5 units or more call centres, schools and training rooms across Kenya order the Logitech H151 from Mascom International in batches. Buyers throughout Kenya rely on us for honest specifications, current Kenyan pricing, and warranty backing we actually honour on every headset we stock.
