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Plantronics has long been my go-to Bluetooth headset brand for call quality, although its designs range from dull to aggressively corporate. The company's mid-priced Explorer 500 headset ($59.99) fits in with that heritage: It sounds good, works well, and...
Comfortable, Good sound and voice quality, Physical volume buttons...
Range and call quality, while good, aren't outstanding...
The $60 Plantronics Explorer 500 sets the benchmark for affordable, no-frills Bluetooth headsets...
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Some folks prefer the simple things in life, so it makes sense why they might be hesitant about forking over huge sums of money to pick up a Bluetooth headset. Rather than making the costly investment, they might be more inclined to pick up something tha...
Simple design, Useful charging strap, Decent battery life...
Disappointing call quality performance, Voices through the earpiece sound strained and crackly, No media controls whatsoever...
Bearing a sticker tag of $60, that's considerably less than the majority of models currently on Plantronics' lineup. Factoring its support for HD voice, it's not something we see in many headsets under the $50 price mark, so it's a feature that benefits t...
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Not too long ago, we took a look at the Plantronics Voyager Edge UC and Plantronics Blackwire C725 . While the Blackwire C725 was terrific for use with a computer and the Voyager Edge UC is great for switching frequently between a smartphone and computer...
Affordable, small discrete design, super comfortable fit, USB charging cable is cleverly designed, very good HD audio and call quality...
Would like for the audio volume to be able to get a bit louder, Prev2 of 2Next...
After testing the Explorer 500, we're really impressed. For starters, it's super comfortable – you can truly wear it for hours on end without any discomfort. The call quality and audio experience is also very good and on par with more expensive bluetooth...
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The Explorer 500 is the latest Bluetooth headset from Plantronics, who is know quite well for their world-class headset and audio devices. Yes the Explorer 500 is no exception to that distinction. Priced at $59.99 the Explorer 500 is a small compact super...
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If you're a fan of larger smartphones such as the 5.7 in. Samsung Galaxy Note or the 5.6-in. iPhone 6 Plus, you may be in the market for a Bluetooth headset. These larger phones are incredibly useful, but can be (depending on your sense of proportion) a l...
Good voice quality, comfortable fit, innovative charging/storage strap, easily accessible volume and call controls, inexpensive...
Single ear tip may not suit all users...
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The Plantronics Explorer 500 is the best budget Bluetooth earpiece you can buy. It's sleek, comes in black or white, and is about the size of a stick of Orbit gum. In addition, it weighs just a fourth of an ounce and has three buttons that are strategical...
This headset is an excellent value and has a unique charging strap...
It doesn't have caller ID...
The Plantronics Explorer 500 is a nice mid-tier headset with fantastic battery life and a comfortable fit...
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