Plantronics Voyager PRO Hardcore Bluetooth Headset
The Plantronics Voyager PRO Bluetooth headset [$89.95 - TiPb Store link] sounds great, fits fantastically, and makes you look like something in between a SWAT team member and a Battlestar comms officer.
I’ve said many times before that I have trouble finding a Bluetooth headset that stays in my ear. Admittedly, my ears have been ground-down by years of punches, kicks, and grappling, but even those that came with various types of loops have left me hanging, or just plain left by falling out.
The Plantronics Voyager PRO, which I’ve been using it as my daily driver (literally — it’s the law where I live) for just over a month now, hasn’t let me down yet. It’s larger than some competing devices, but that size is put to good use wrapping over and behind the ear to house the guts of the device, while the slender boom extends down across the cheek. The look is hardcore sci-fi, the sound is crisp and clear, with noise-reduction and a host of control features (and with the upcoming iPhone 3.1, Voice Control will work over Bluetooth as well). Plus, the battery just seems to keep going and going, with 6 hours talk time, 120 hours stand-by.
For complete tech specs and purchasing details, check out TiPb’s iPhone Accessory Store. For more pictures, look below the fold…
August 12th, 2009 at 11:58 am
I was given one of these in exchange for my buggy apple headset and it rocks! battery life is phenomenal and quality is great. Nobody complains about not hearing me or echoes.
August 12th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
Its with out a doubt the best BT headset I have owned. I actually forget I am wearing it and it does not fall out.
August 12th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
Anyone know if there is a quality stereo BT headset either available or soon to come out? I want one that only has a wire between the two earpieces, no hanging transmitter or bulky behind the head plastic pieces.
August 12th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
Try Jay Bird 200. I got them about a year ago and the work fantastic. They’re sweat resistant and have great sound. Purchased them at Target believe it or not. Go online to website to see specs.
August 12th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
Picked this one up a few weeks ago, bet I’ve every used and I’ve used ‘em all. The sound quality is awesome and believe it or not, 2 different people have actually said I sound more clear on the BT compared to the straight iPhone. Love it!
August 12th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
Youngest Brother?
August 12th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
Anyone know if this would work on a motorcycle? (ie, not going to be completely muffed up by the wind)
If not, any recommendations for one that will?
Thanks!
August 12th, 2009 at 5:26 pm
To much money, moterola has similar blue tooth headsets. I once bought playtronics device, product was poorly made with a cheap feel. This is big if I’m going to pay an expensive amount
August 12th, 2009 at 5:47 pm
I’ve used every high end BT out there, and this one is my favorite. The only substantive knock I’ve heard on it is that there is no audible battery-check (you have to take it off to check the battery life).
@Ward: I’ve had more than one person confuse when I’m on/off the headset due to its clarity. I’ve taken to putting it on when I drive home, then leaving it on for another hour or so while I finish all my calls.
@Chris: The wind-blocking on this phone is great. I live in a windy part of San Francisco, and I’ve never had anyone complain or ask myself to repeat myself because of wind interference. Don’t know if that compares to the motorcycle, but it’s all I got.
@El Ruderino: I don’t know which headset you used to have, but this one is not cheap, and it absolutely blows anything I’ve ever used by Motorola out of the water.
August 12th, 2009 at 5:49 pm
@MGT: ask myself to repeat myself
Lay off the Austin Powers, buddy.
August 12th, 2009 at 6:44 pm
How do they fit with eyeglasses? That’s the No. 1 issue I have with bluetooth headsets == they’re competing with the eyeglass frame so can’t always get a good fit.
August 12th, 2009 at 7:47 pm
I tried about five models at work including blueant, motorola 780, motorola s9 HD, jawbone. This is the far best.. When I keep it on for a long time I just sweat really bad. No one ever asked if I was on a speaker phone..
August 12th, 2009 at 9:07 pm
Will this work for streaming music (or playing games) on my 3gs?
I just want to be able to hear these things privately, I don’t care if I’m losing quality.
August 12th, 2009 at 9:12 pm
@Garry: no it will not stream music. It has to be a stereo headset like motorola s9 HD…
August 12th, 2009 at 9:44 pm
How’s it compare to the Jawbone(s)?
September 10th, 2009 at 5:19 pm
Can you please revisit your review now that 3.1 is out with support for voice control for the 3GS?
Because for whatever reason, the Plantronics Voyager PRO does NOT support it voice control commands. There is just no way to bring up the voice control window using the headset control button (or any other combination of button presses that I tried). Even my 5 year old Jabra works with voice control now.
November 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
I found out how to get voice control via Bluetooth. Go to Bluetooth settings and forget any Bluetooth device you have paired. Disable the Bluetooth option. Now turn the iPhone off and turn it back on. Enable Bluetooth and repair the headset. When you press the button on the Bluetooth to make a call you have to hold it for a few seconds for the long beep.