The best Bluetooth headsets for your phone. The best Bluetooth headsets for your phone Bluetooth headset in the form of a phone

Equipment

Headset
Cable for charging the device from a computer
Neck strap
Detailed instructions

The device is supplied in a compact blister pack. In comparison with previous generations, we decided to abandon the provision of a separate charger for the headset, which, in my opinion, is a minus.

Appearance, control elements, assembly

Previous MicrON models were made in the form of miniature phones, but in the third generation they decided to take the path of simplification and abandoned all the extra buttons and display.

Externally, the device looks like an unusual compact “gadget”. The manufacturer on the official website uses a comparison with a credit card, but it is only relevant in terms of dimensions; it is very problematic to say what MicrON 3 looks like if you don’t know its purpose.

Most of the front side is occupied by two plastic plates, separated by a transparent block of keys. The rim of the device in the white version is silver, in the black version it is dark brown.

At the top of the headset there is a speaker.

Just below the center you can see three buttons made of transparent plastic and a microphone hole. The side keys are responsible for changing the volume, and the central one is for receiving a call. It's funny that in the white version of the headset the buttons were very hard to press, but in the black version there was no such problem.

There is also an LED installed above the transparent panel. It flashes blue once every six seconds, lights up red when charging, and uses a quick “blink” when making a call.

At the bottom end there is a connector for charging the device.

At the back there is a groove for the included strap.

The headset will be available in four color modifications: black, white, white-blue and white-pink. It is important to note that the white version is made of glossy plastic, and the black version is made of matte rubberized plastic.

I tested both black and white samples. The white one had a slightly loose part of the front plastic plate, but there were no complaints about the assembly of the black one.

Dimensions

The device is slightly smaller in size than a credit card, and if you put three cards on top of each other, their thickness will be the same as that of this headset. The weight of the “miniphone” is only 38 grams, thanks to this you can comfortably communicate with it even for a long time.

BB-Mobile MicroON-3- 90x53x7 mm, weight 38 grams
BB-Mobile MicroON-2- 104x38x12 mm, weight 17 grams
BB-Mobile MicrON- 88x40x5 mm, weight 15 grams

As you can see, the new product has become twice as heavy, but the difference between 17 and 38 grams in the hand is not very noticeable.

Connection and control

The device uses Bluetooth v3.0, class 2. Using the headset, you can receive incoming calls, put them on hold and call back the last called subscriber. The headset can also work with desktop computers, only in the settings you need to first select it as the main microphone and speaker. Radius comfortable use- 2-2.5 meters, further (indoors) interference begins and the quality of communication deteriorates. The headset supports working with two devices simultaneously, there are no complaints about this function.

The list of functions performed by the three buttons is quite impressive. Below, let me give you a quote from the instructions, which describes in as much detail as possible all the actions of the buttons and LED:

Call the last number dialed
In Idle mode, quickly press the headset's multifunction key twice.

Change volume
While talking through the headset, press the volume up or down keys on the headset.

Switch from headset to phone or vice versa
While talking through the headset, press and hold its multifunction key for 1 second.

Place current call on hold
During a call, press the multifunction key and the headset volume up key simultaneously. A melody will sound on the opponent's handset until you press the same key combination again or interrupt the connection.

Manage two incoming calls
If during one conversation another call comes in, you will hear a double beep once every 5 seconds. To accept a call and put the current one on hold, simultaneously press the volume up soft key on the headset. To reject the second call, quickly press the headset's multifunction key twice. To switch between calls, press the multifunction key and volume up key on the headset again. If you have already established two connections and another call comes in, you can answer it by briefly pressing the multifunction key on the headset once. This will terminate the active connection.

Mute microphone
During a call, quickly press the headset's multifunction key twice. You will hear a double beep through the headset speaker once for 5 seconds. To turn on the microphone, quickly press the multifunction key twice again.

Delete the list of connected primary devices
In standby mode, press and hold the multifunction key and the headset volume up key simultaneously for 5 seconds.

Check battery level
If the headset is on but not currently in use for a conversation, press the volume up and down keys on the headset at the same time. The battery charge level is indicated by flashing red indicator: 1 time – low charge, 2 times – medium charge, 3 times – battery charged.

Also, despite the presence of only two LED colors, the headset has a large number of operations that these diodes inform about.

Amazingly detailed and detailed instructions for a device for a thousand rubles. Those wishing to get acquainted with it full version can follow the link. However, as you understand, regular user It is unlikely that he will go into the complexity of the instructions, however, even if you do not read it, the intuitiveness of the operation does not raise any questions (if we are talking about banal functions, such as answering a call, calling the subscriber back, or changing the volume level).

Battery life

The headset has a non-removable lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 420 mAh. The manufacturer claims up to 250 hours of standby time and up to 10 hours of talk time.

Surprisingly, for once, the numbers from the official website turned out to be true. I used the headset for about 10 days with a constant Bluetooth connection and talked for about 40 minutes, leaving the device with about half of its charge left.

By the way, you can check the battery charge by simultaneously pressing two volume keys:

3 flashes - the headset is charged,
2 flashes - average charge,
1 flash - low charge.

The device charges from a computer in about four hours.

Voice quality and speaker

When using the headset in conjunction with a smartphone, there are no complaints about speech transmission; you and your interlocutor can hear each other perfectly. But in combination with a computer and Skype, everything is not so smooth: you can be heard perfectly, but you hear the voice of your interlocutor with characteristic background noise.

The ringing speaker is very loud, it is interesting that when there is an incoming call, both the smartphone itself and the headset ring.

Conclusion and personal impressions

The headset costs 1,000 rubles and is already on sale at retail.

I liked that the device costs half as much as the previous miniphone, I was pleased with the materials in the black version, and, of course, I was pleasantly surprised by the time battery life.

I didn’t like that BB-Mobile took the path of simplification. Personally, I expected completely different functions from the third MicroON. I assumed that the company would increase the screen diagonal and optimize the phone book synchronized with the device. I expected that with the help of the new “miniphone” I would be able not only to make full calls, but also to send SMS from the device and (maybe) even view the latest notifications. I thought that, among other things, they would improve the work with headphones and add simple earplugs to the kit. Instead, almost all interesting functions were removed from the third version (numeric buttons, screen, 3.5 mm jack) and the equipment was reduced to a minimum.

However, the company can also be understood. It is quite possible that there are much more people who want to have a cheap Bluetooth handset for their tablet or smartphone than there are geeks who would be interested in the option I described.

As a result, if you are looking for a cheap companion accessory for your tablet for making calls, then the MicrON-3 is perfect for this role.

Specifications:

Bluetooth: v.3.0, class 2. Devices v 2.1 and higher are supported
Battery: Li-ion, 420mAh, built-in
Frequency range: 2.4 GHz - 2.48 GHz
Talk time: up to 10 hours
Standby time: up to 250 hours
Full charge time: 3 hours
Line of sight operating distance: up to 10 meters
Operating temperature: 0º – 45º C
Dimensions: 90 x 53 x 7 mm
Weight: 38 g

Evgeniy Vildyaev (

The screen diagonal of the average smartphone today reaches 5 inches. Is it worth clarifying that not everyone is comfortable talking through such “giants”? Of course, you can purchase a relatively compact device with a diagonal of 4-4.3 inches, and it will be noticeably more convenient. But the most functional smartphones (and many middle-class models too) are equipped with either 5-inch or even larger displays. Girls especially suffer from this: they also want a large, functional smartphone, buy it, and then are faced with the fact that holding such a “colossus” to their ear for a long time is not so easy.

A regular “ear” Bluetooth headset is, of course, a solution to the problem described above, but I personally don’t like wearing a piece of plastic on my ear. I bought my first “ear with blue teeth” back in 2004 - it was some kind of model from Siemens. Then periodically I bought Samsungs, Jabras and Motorolas, but I couldn’t “make friends” with any of them - it’s not convenient, it’s annoying, I want to take it off and stuff like that... Meanwhile, in lately I desperately need a wireless headset - I took a 5.7-inch Lexand Antares for long-term testing, which, due to its size, is uncomfortable to hold near your ear.

5.7-inch Lexand Antares

Recently I was visiting a friend and found this thing on his shelf:

This is the LG HBM-700 - it was sold in the USA under different names, South Korea and a number of other regions, but it was quite a long time ago, in the mid-2000s. The “friend’s” copy, alas, turned out to be inoperative - its battery “died” a couple of years ago. (This is normal for headsets; their batteries fail much faster than in the same smartphones.)

Meanwhile, I really liked the concept of the LG HBM-700 - it’s a kind of miniature “Bluetooth phone” with a screen and buttons, allowing you to leave your smartphone in your pocket and talk on a much lighter and more compact “stick” with the ability to dial numbers.

I did a little “research” and found out that HTC has something similar – we’re talking about the HTC Mini+, which is both a headset and a kind of remote control for smartphones and the HTC Media Link HD set-top box. Everything would be fine, but this magnificence costs 4,500 rubles - in my opinion, a bit too much for a headset. And then: I’m not sure that it will work properly with devices not produced by HTC.

HTC Mini+

Another similar product was shown at IFA 2013 by TCL/Alcatel. But when it will go on sale, how much it will cost and whether it will work with models of other brands is an open question.

Then I came across a whole range of Bluetooth headsets from the Russian brand bb-mobile. He has three of these things: MicrON, MicrON-2 and MicrON-3. The first two resemble small mobile phones, and the third is just a rectangle with a speaker and control keys, that is, without a screen and number buttons. It so happened that we managed to get the third version for testing - well, I’ll tell you about it, and at the same time I’ll compare it “in absentia” with the first two models.

bb-mobile microON

bb-mobile microON-2

Bb-mobile MicroON-3 comes in this packaging. The package includes a USB charger, a lanyard for wearing around the neck and a couple of books - instructions and warranty.

Two points: first, the blister is very scratched (although for 1,000 rubles this is forgivable). That is, Mikron is quite suitable as a gift, but you may not be able to find a package without a single scratch in the store. The second point is that the white versions of the headset come with a white cord, and the black ones come with a black cord. In my opinion, white is not very practical: it gets dirty quickly, especially in the heat of summer.

There are four options for bb-mobile MicrON-3 - three white and black:

First and foremost, in bb-mobile MicrON-3 the developers have significantly simplified the concept. At first glance, this is an obvious disadvantage. For example, to make a call in the case of the two previous headsets, you did not need to take your smartphone out of your pocket or bag - contacts from your address book were displayed on the Mikron screens. Meanwhile, with the help of bb-mobile MicrON-3 you can only receive calls, as well as dial the last number dialed (two quick presses on the middle button). For everything else, you will have to bring out your “shovel” into the light of day.

However, if you dig deeper, you will find out the following: firstly, the third Mikron costs 1,000 rubles, the second - 2,000, the first - 1,500. Yes, in principle, 500-1,000 rubles is not a huge amount of money, but it is in the case When purchasing a phone accessory, such savings are definitely pleasant. The second point is battery life: the bb-mobile website states that MicrON and MicrON-2 operate on a single charge for no more than 7 hours. Meanwhile, the bb-mobile MicrON-3 lasted for 9 and a half (specially tested in the “non-stop speech transmission” mode). Probably, the operating time was increased precisely by removing “extra” components.

Motorola Finiti and bb-mobile MicrON-3

Actually, the “extra” was removed, but what was left? bb-mobile MicrON-3 is a thin (less than 7 millimeters) and light (30 grams) rectangle made of glossy plastic with a speaker, microphone and three “transparent” control buttons. The assembly is neat, the quality of the materials is very good. Also on the case there is a loop for a lanyard, a connector for charger and the bb-mobile logo, which has a built-in LED, that’s all. Speaking of charging: I would really, really like to see MicroUSB here.

Using the keys you can do the following: accept/reject/end calls, hold a call, switch between a pair of calls, adjust the speaker volume, switch a call from the phone to the headset and back, turn on/off the microphone. In fact, there is no difference with most in-ear Bluetooth headsets. Well, except that multipoint bb-mobile MicrON-3 supports - but this function is far from unique in recent years.

In the bb-mobile business, MicrON-3 performed well - the quality of speech transmission/reception is high, there are no unnecessary rustles. The melody, however, is not played from the smartphone, but another one recorded in the headset’s memory. But this is the case with Android devices. I haven’t tested it with an iPhone, but the developers promise that in its case your ringtone will play.

The headset also connects to the computer - I tested it with Skype, everything works like a charm.

Lexand Antares and bb-mobile MicrON-3

There's not much more to say - the device is simple but useful. I personally don’t talk on the phone very much, and more often than not I receive calls rather than make calls myself. So the lack of a screen and keyboard in the bb-mobile MicrON-3 doesn’t really bother me. For 1,000 rubles (compare with 4,500 in the case of HTC Mini+), the product is worthy and can be recommended. If you make calls yourself more often, then you can look, for example, at bb-mobile MicrON-1 - it is devoid of all the disadvantages of the “troika”.

Especially for those who found the design of a Bluetooth headset archaic, a stylish successor was released under the name Miniphone BB-mobile micrON-2, which can also be used as a mono or stereo headset, as well as a Bluetooth adapter for a PC and a wireless headset for VoIP telephony. As innovations, the second generation Miniphone received the function of searching for contacts in the address book and the ability to adjust the volume incoming call, more flexible settings sound control modes, five-way navigation key and removable battery. The range of the Bluetooth headset has been increased from 10 to 20 meters. The dimensions of the device are 104x38x12 mm, and the weight is 17 g. Calls are made from the headset itself - using numeric keypad or through the call log and contact list transferred from the main phone. That is, it is not necessary to get expensive and big smartphone or a tablet for making calls, which is especially important, for example, in the subway, infested with thieves. This will also allow you not to forget your phone, for example, in a restaurant (you must admit, it’s better to forget a small change than valuable thing). But if you suddenly forgot, then when the connection with the phone is lost, the device beeps. This feature will help you avoid losing your device in the office or at home, or forgetting it in a cafe or taxi, and also provides additional protection against theft. The miniphone is equipped with a 1.1 OLED display with a resolution of 96x96 (previously these figures were equal to 1 and 128x64, respectively), buttons for accepting and hanging up calls, volume keys (on a scale with seven marks) and a media player control button (by connecting headphones to the headset via a 3.5 mm jack , it can be used to listen to music). The new product can also be used in conjunction with a computer: as a Bluetooth adapter or a wireless headset for communicating using VoIP telephony services (Skype, MSN, Google Talk). In talk mode, the new product lasts up to 8 hours, in standby mode – about one week. The headset has already appeared in Russian retail at a price of $60. The package includes a charger block, a USB cable and headphones.

For a long time, only a wired headset was connected to a mobile phone. But in the mid-2000s, Bluetooth technology received great development. Mobile phones with its support have learned to transmit sound through the air. Headset manufacturers could not help but take advantage of this. The first models were inserted into one ear, and their main task was to free up your hands while driving. But with further development Bluetooth technology The wireless headset now has a second ear and stereo effect support. Of course, mono headsets still exist, as you will see after reading today’s material.

Selecting a headset

On store shelves you can find a huge number of headphones designed for mobile phones. Some of them received a microphone and the ability to connect wirelessly. This makes them a full-fledged Bluetooth headset.

When choosing specific model you should focus on its purpose. If you want to free your hands in the car, then you will be quite happy with the “one-eared” model. Its main advantage is longer battery life. Well, those who like to listen to music should pay attention to stereo headsets, of which a lot have been released recently. All that remains is to decide on the form factor, because there are large overhead and miniature plug-in devices.

You can read more about how to choose a wireless headset in our separate material. After this, you definitely won’t have any questions left.

Jabra Talk

Headset format: mono
Wireless module version: Bluetooth 3.0

Price: from 1,599 rub.

Advantages

High reliability.
Easy connection.
Convenient clip.

Flaws

Jabra MINI

Headset format: mono
Wireless module version: Bluetooth 4.0

Price: from 1,490 rub.

The creators of this headset relied on long battery life. To do this, they endowed their creation with support for the energy-efficient Bluetooth 4.0 standard. They also slightly increased the capacity of the built-in battery, which is why the device weighs nine grams instead of the usual seven. As a result, you can talk through this mono headset for nine hours.

Advantages

Compatible with any smartphones and phones.
Convenient to use.
Availability of LED indicator.
There is an active noise reduction system.
Relatively low price.
Long talk time.
High reliability.

Flaws

There are defective copies.
The volume of voice alerts is not adjustable in any way.

Jabra BOOST

Headset format: mono
Wireless module version: Bluetooth 4.0

Price: from 2,000 rub.

Advantages

High reliability.
Easy connection.
Compatible with any devices.
There is digital noise reduction.
Convenient clip.
There are two buttons for handling calls.
HD Voice technology support.

Flaws

Not the longest job.
Recharge only from the original charger.

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H5

Headset format: stereo (plugs)
Wireless module version: Bluetooth 4.2

Price: from 12,490 rub.

This device is a wireless headset, which still includes a cable. It combines two headphones - this allows you not to lose them while jogging or simply when storing them. One of the most latest versions Bluetooth. Its main difference is its support for AptX technology, which significantly improves the sound quality of music. It should be noted that if you need a long-lasting bluetooth headset for a phone, then you definitely shouldn't look at the Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H5. The talk time of this device is only 5 hours.

Advantages

Relatively low total weight (18 g).
Convenient plug-in design.
There is an LED.
Using one of the most latest versions Bluetooth.
The presence of dust and moisture protection (but you cannot dive under water).
High reliability.
Quick connection to most smartphones.

Flaws

Very high cost.
Not the longest operating time.
Poor interaction with MacBooks.
Proprietary charger connector.

Headset format: stereo (plugs)
Wireless module version: Bluetooth 4.2

Price: from 500 rub.

The Russian manufacturer Defender produces simple, uncomplicated headphones with average sound quality. The stated battery life reaches seven hours of talk time. There is a compact and convenient remote control on the wire. The price tag is also pleasing wireless device. You definitely won’t find anything better for this money!

Advantages

Supports A2DP, AVRCP and some other technologies.
Not bad appearance.
Minimum price tag.
Convenient design.

Flaws

Decent weight.
Not the best best quality sound.
Not the best big time autonomous work.

Headset format: stereo (plugs)
Wireless module version: Bluetooth 4.0

Price: from 2,300 rub.

The Xiaomi Mi Collar Bluetooth Headset has a reinforced neckband, a comfortable flexible design and a pleasant price tag. The headphones support popular codecs A2DP, AVRCP, AptX and AAC and operate for eight hours on a single charge. The stated battery life is 200 hours.

Advantages

Adequate battery life.
Supports A2DP, AVRCP, AptX, AAC codecs.
Convenient design.
Minimum weight.
Availability of LED.
Relatively good sound of music.

Flaws

Very thin wires.
Not the most durable design.

Plantronics BackBeat FIT

Headset format: stereo (earbuds)
Wireless module version: Bluetooth 3.0

Price: from 4,700 rub.

Our top couldn't do without a sports model. This headset may seem outdated since it doesn't use the latest version of Bluetooth. But in reality this is not the case, because nothing stopped the creators from introducing support for AVRCP and A2DP technologies here. Whether you're running or on the way to work, you'll enjoy high-quality sound. At the same time, you will notice the approach of a car in time, since earbuds are used here as headphones, which do not hide external noise very well. There is no need to be afraid that they will fall out of your ears. Fasteners are designed to exclude this scenario. You can only complain about the operating time, which is only six hours of talk time.

Advantages

Looks beautiful.
Stays well on your head while running.
Weighs only 24 grams.
There is an LED.
Support for some modern technologies.
Partial protection from dust and moisture.
High quality sound.

Flaws

Not very long operating time.
Inflated price tag.
Not suitable for people with small ears.

Marshall Major II Bluetooth

Headset format: stereo (overhead cups)
Wireless module version: no data

Price: from 4,577 rub.

A headset for a smartphone does not have to be in the form of “droplets” or earbuds. It may well be like the Marshall Major II Bluetooth. In fact, these are on-ear headphones that can also transmit the user’s voice. This is one of the most advanced devices on the market, ideal for audiophiles. AptX support makes the sound clear and deep - both bass and high frequencies are felt well. But the main feature is the operating time. You can listen to music for thirty hours! And when the charge runs out, you can connect the cable and continue listening in wired mode. Some people may be confused by the price. But in fact, it is quite acceptable for dynamic headphones with a variety of supported technologies.

Advantages

AptX, AVRCP and A2DP support.
Wireless and wired operating modes.
High quality ear pads and headband.
The LED signals on and off.
Good microphone.
Very long operating time on a single charge.
Well-executed management.
Great sound.

Flaws

For some, there may be pressure on the ears.
No hard case included.

Headset format:
Wireless module version: Bluetooth 4.1

Price: from 9,400 rub.

Sony WH-CH700N headphones are large over-ear headphones. It uses a system of multiple microphones on different bowls for the active noise reduction function. As a result, you won't hear external sounds, even if there is nothing sounding in the headphones right now. The model stands out for a long time work and quality sound. An ideal choice for fans of full-size models.

Advantages

Supports A2DP, AVRCP, AptX, AptX HD, AAC.
35 hours of operation in active mode.
200 hours standby time.
Lightweight design at 240g.
Reliable headband.
Active noise cancellation.
There is a light indicator.
Possibility of use in wired mode.
Very good sound.

Flaws

Large and not the right size for everyone.
There is no case included.

Removed from selection

Plantronics Marque 2 M165

Headset format: mono
Wireless module version: Bluetooth 3.0

Price: from 2,500 rub.

This mono headset may seem quite expensive. But it is very well executed. So much so that for some users the device remained in working order even after being in washing machine! The gadget also boasts two microphones, thanks to which it implements competent voice transmission, cleared of extraneous noise. As for battery life, its duration is approximately 7 hours of talk time. This is a typical indicator for a mono headset; it is simply impossible to achieve anything more while maintaining a weight of 7 grams.

Advantages

The interlocutor hears clear sound, without any admixture of extraneous noise;
High reliability;
Weight remained minimal;
Availability of indicator light;
Ergonomic design;
Compatible with any devices.

Flaws

Not the lowest cost;
No protection against dust and moisture.

Defender FreeMotion B61

Headset format: stereo (plugs)
Wireless module version: Bluetooth 4.0

Price: from 993 rub.

Usually, wireless headsets from Russian manufacturers are only annoying after purchase. But this cannot be said about the Defender FreeMotion B615. Yes, the device turned out to be quite heavy - its weight reaches 108 grams. And if it weren’t for the very low cost, it definitely wouldn’t have made it into our rating. The headphones here produce average sound quality, and the battery life reaches only four to five hours of talk time. But there is a convenient control panel located on the wire connecting the two headphones. You definitely won’t find anything better for this money!

Advantages

Supports A2DP, AVRCP and some other technologies;
Not bad appearance;
Minimum price tag;
There is an LED;
Convenient design;
Can work with multiple devices simultaneously.

Flaws

Decent weight;
Sound quality is not the best;
Battery life could be longer.

LG HBS-500

Headset format: stereo (plugs)
Wireless module version: Bluetooth 4.1

Price: from 3,390 rub.

Externally, this gadget is very different from many other wireless headsets. The South Koreans equipped their creation with an occipital arch. This made the device more reliable. It also gave engineers a free hand, allowing them to add high-capacity batteries. With a weight of 29 grams, this headset can have a talk time of up to nine hours. The only regret here is the lack of support for serious sound improvement technologies. But the cost of the device is by no means astronomical, which allows you to buy a Bluetooth headset without any special consequences for the budget.

Advantages

Decent battery life;
Convenient design;
Not very heavy;
It is difficult to lose such a headset;
Availability of LED;
The presence of a vibration motor;
The music sounds relatively good.

Flaws

At telephone conversation may periodically “gurgle”;
The companion app doesn't work well;
Very thin wires;
It is not always possible to connect to a laptop.

LG HBS-910

Headset format: stereo (plugs)
Wireless module version: Bluetooth 4.1

Price: from 7,990 rub.

Flagship model of wireless headset from Electronics company. The engineers tried to endow their creation with the support of the most different technologies, including A2DP and AVRCP. The headphones themselves are located on the back of the head. There are two advantages to this: the device is difficult to lose and there is room for a capacious battery. The talk time here reaches 16 hours. When listening to music, the operating time is reduced to 10 hours, but this is still quite good! The best Bluetooth headsets should work for a long time, and it’s impossible to find fault with the LG HBS-910 in this regard.

Advantages

Convenient design;
Support for some modern technologies;
Long working time;
Recharges in the traditional two hours;
Attractive appearance;
Fast connection to a smartphone;
Excellent noise reduction;
The music sounds very good.

Flaws

Not everyone can afford it;
Sometimes a “gurgling sound” occurs (during a conversation).

Sony MDR-ZX770BN

Headset format: stereo (full-size cups)
Wireless module version: Bluetooth 3.0

Price: from 8,499 rub.

If you regularly travel on the subway and visit other noisy places, then you need to be careful when choosing a headset. The ideal choice would be plugs that protect from external noise. But if you don't like them, you'll have to invest in the Sony MDR-ZX770BN. These are large over-ear headphones that use a multi-microphone system to implement active noise cancellation. As a result, you will not hear external sounds, even if there is nothing currently playing in the headphones. This model also boasts a long operating time and high-quality music sound. Ideal for those who like to use over-ear headphones even on the street.

Advantages

Flaws

Large sizes;
There is no hard case included.

Hello, dear readers!
Today I will try, based on my modest capabilities, to talk about a not very ordinary device. When I showed it to friends, in 90% of cases the first question was, “What is this?” The second question was, “Why is this?” Let's try to figure it out.

Indeed, why a headset of this format? A headset is most often purchased precisely to free up your hands. For example, in a car, when your hands are busy driving. But not everyone is comfortable wearing even a very nice device in their ear all the time. So what can such a headset be useful for?
First: The manufacturer claims that the use of a headset minimizes the impact of mobile phone radiation on a person. Or as it is written on their website: Only 1/3000 of the radiation of a mobile device. The negative impact of mobile phone radiation on human health has not yet been studied to the extent that anything can be reliably stated. But the International Agency for Research on Cancer electromagnetic radiation mobile phones are classified as "possibly carcinogenic to humans". That is, it is highly likely that frequent use of a mobile phone in close proximity to the upper part of a person, where the brain is located in some people, can greatly harm both the brain in particular and the person in general. Using wired or wireless headsets reduces this risk. Especially considering that the wireless headset can be used at a distance of up to 10 meters from the phone. Of course, electromagnetic radiation also comes from the headset, but its power compared to mobile phone This is the sneeze of a cockroach.
Second: Highly recommended for those who constantly use a tablet. Have you also seen these Cheburashkas pressing a huge shovel to their ear? It is much more convenient to talk using such a device. Moreover, it is lightweight, relatively inexpensive and very easy to use.
And thirdly: This is just a very elegant and unusual accessory.
We've sorted this out, and now let's move directly to the hero of the occasion.

Characteristics
Transmission distance: up to 10m;
Transmission frequency: 2.4-2.48 GHz;
Talk time: up to 10 hours;
Standby time: up to 240 hours;
Charging voltage: 5V (from USB);
Dimensions: 112x40x12.5 mm;
Weight: 19 g;
Compatible with BlackBerry, iPhone, Nokia and other Bluetooth enabled smartphones;
Ability to work with two devices.

Packaging and equipment.

The headset comes in a small white cardboard box with transparent window, through which you can examine the device itself before purchasing.

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The box lists the main characteristics and features.
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In general, it’s a shame for Qumo to complain about the designers; their boxes always turn out well.
The truth was amusing on the back of the box in technical specifications:
Operating voltage: 3.3-3.4 V;
Talk current: 14 mA;
Standby current: 1 mA.
At all, operating voltage built-in battery 3.7V (well, it’s written on the battery that it’s 3.7V, but a fully charged one actually has 4.1V). And we will return to the current strength, but the user probably has no need to know this. Although it gives serious and smart look packaging. Once again, bravo to the developers.
When we open it, the headset itself is contained in a transparent blister.
Included:
Headset;
USB charging cable;
User's Guide;
Warranty card.
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All pieces of paper are covered with literate and sane Russian text. Moreover, only in Russian, that is, you don’t have to look for the necessary information among Arabic worms and all sorts of sprechenzidoych. Again, a plus for the manufacturer.

External inspection
First of all, when you pick up this headset, you want to exclaim, “Oh, my God! How light it is!” Indeed, the headset weighs only 19 grams.
On the side of the box it is written that the thickness is only 6 mm. This is true. At its thinnest point, the thickness of the headset is really that. Although this is still a bit of guile - to measure in the thinnest place and be proud of it. It’s like measuring the thickness of a girl (fine ladies will excuse me for my clumsy style) by the thickness of her ankle or finger. I gave the overall dimensions in the specifications.
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I received the headset for review pink color. The color is pleasant, but it is more suitable for the fair half of humanity. Although there are several various options color solutions body of this headset.
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The main surface is Soft-touch coating. The headset is very comfortable and pleasant to hold in your hand.
On the inside there are speaker and microphone openings and a pair of buttons to increase and decrease the volume.
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You can adjust the volume with these buttons only by removing the handset from your ear. That is, adjust it before the conversation and use it. All smartphones and phones have long had adjustment buttons on the side, and not only because the screen is in the center, but because an emergency situation may arise during a conversation. For example, a diesel locomotive passes by or a neighbor decides to have fun with a hammer drill and needs to adjust the volume during a conversation. And it’s more convenient to do this with the buttons on the side.
On the back there is one very multifunctional button and a nice ornament, which for some reason reminded me of who showed everyone Kuzka’s mother at the last Olympics.
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At the bottom there is a hole for connecting the charger.
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The device is charged from USB using a cable. Unfortunately, the plug is cylindrical, the outer diameter is 2 mm.
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Another lace! I already have a bunch of mini and micro USB classes A and B sitting on the pipe, and now I have another cord. I think we could have tried to fit the micro USB connector into the dimensions of the device. And so, in addition to the fact that the number of necessary cables used in everyday life is increasing, if, say, a cat gnaws this cable, it will be very difficult to find a replacement.

At work.
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There were no problems connecting to devices.
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This is considering that I carried it with me for a couple of days and tried to connect it to the mobile devices of all my friends.
In fact, the headset has only one control button - on back side, in the form of a tube. It is with the help of it that all operations are performed.
Press for 3 seconds- the headset turned on or off.
Short press- answer to incoming call or end a call during a call or use voice control mobile device.
Hold down a key- pairing mode with a mobile device.
Short double press- dialing the last number dialed.
All actions are accompanied by LED indication. There are two LEDs, at the bottom, blue and red.
Fast blue flashing- turn on the headset.
Rapid flashing red- turn off the headset.
Blue flashes once every 5 seconds- standby mode.
Blue LED blinks twice with a period of 3 seconds- standby mode, the headset is not connected to the device.
Alternating blue and red flashing- search mode.
Flashing red LED- requires charging.
When charging is connected:
Red - charging in progress.
Blue - battery is charged.
A comfortable distance at which you can talk is 5-6 meters with line of sight.
Skype support declared. This is true. The headset also connects to the computer without problems.

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You can hear your interlocutor well in Skype. Again, an acceptable distance from the computer when there is no interference is about 5-6 meters. In principle, I heard normally from 10 meters, but the interlocutor complained that I disappeared at times.
Disassembly
The device is very easy to disassemble. Snap-on housing. A minute of work with a plastic spatula and you have two halves in your hands.
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The battery has a capacity of 90 mAh. Marking VDL 032323, where 032323 is the battery dimensions in millimeters. Thickness - 3 mm, length - 23 mm, width - 23 mm. Manufactured, of course, in China by Shenzhen VDL Electronics Co.
In principle, the internal volume makes it possible to install a more capacious battery, however, I think this is quite enough.
The wires from the battery were apparently soldered by hand, not very beautiful, but nevertheless reliable.
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At the bottom is a small board with a power connector, a microphone and a pair of indicator LEDs. There are no holes for LEDs in the case and they shine directly through the plastic of the case, fortunately it is thin and quite transparent.
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This indication looks somewhat sloppy.
Now let's return to the current indicated on the box. Let me remind you that the manufacturer indicated the current in standby mode 1 mA, in mode conversation 14 mA.
Measuring quantities that change with a very high frequency using a multimeter will initially lead to very large errors. And my multimeter cannot measure the average current strength over a specified period of time. But even so, the measurements I took indicate that the data provided by the manufacturer is true. Moreover, the current in standby mode is less than 1 mA. What do we get from this? The autonomy figures are most likely somewhat overestimated. Talk time should be about 5-6 hours, and standby time about 150-170 hours. However, this autonomy is more than enough for most users. Or do you talk more than 5 hours a day on the phone?

Resume:
So what did we get?
A cute, unusual and inexpensive device. Recommended for tablet owners and those who just talk on the phone for a long time. Still, this light, elegant tube is much more comfortable to hold in your hand.
Yes, and if you decide to buy this headset, prepare some stupid answers to the question of what it is. For example, “This is a miniature lie detector, it turns red and flashes an LED if the interlocutor is lying.”

Pros:
- originality of the device;
-design;
-weight;
-protection from mobile phone radiation.
Cons:
- non-standard charging plug;
- location of volume buttons;
- a slightly sloppy display.

Thanks to DNS and Qumo for providing the sample for testing.