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Headset ( in-ear ear-bud (with over-the-ear mount) ) - wireless - Bluetooth 2.0 EDR More product details

Jabra BT530
alaSCORE 93

68 reviews

November, 2009

72 / 100

11 Experts

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Jabra BT530

The Jabra BT530 is an easy-to-use headset that delivers excellent noise-cancellation. It comes with a variety of gel tips for additional comfort for ears of all sizes.

The Jabra BT530 has a boring design, and voice quality could be improved.

The Jabra BT530 is a solid Bluetooth headset with great noise-cancellation at an affordable price.

Like the BT8040 and the JX10, Jabra hopes to once again revive the Bluetooth headset market with something new, and it's called the Jabra BT530. It's clear from the looks of the Jabra BT530, that it's a function-first, design-second sort of...

December, 2008

Rating

77

Partner Source
cnet.com
US

Review: Jabra BT530 Bluetooth Headset and Jabra SP700 Bluetooth Speakerphone

By Josh Korwin

The basics The Jabra BT350 is a lightweight, noise-canceling Bluetooth headset featuring dual microphones, styled somewhat similarly to the Jawbone. The Jabra SP700 is a hands-free, Bluetooth car speakerphone, with the option of either using its built ...

March, 2009

No rating

geek.com
US

BT530

By Aoife M. McEvoy

Putting on the GN Netcom Jabra BT530 ($100 as of December 1, 2008) involved minimal attachment hassles--a plus for those who like their Bluetooth headset to have an earhook.

Comfortable fit, sleek design Hook and no-hook options

Inconsistent call quality Call button hard to reach initially

The BT530's call quality was all over the map: My voice sounded incredibly clear during some calls, but at other times the call recipients picked up on echoes and some distortion of my voice. The other parties sometimes thought my voice sounded hollow ...

The Jabra's default earhook is relatively short and its loop shape is narrow, which suited my small ears (the headset comes with a larger earhook that you can swap in, too). Getting a good fit with the BT530 required just a little bit less time...

December, 2008

Rating

84

pcworld.com
US

Jabra BT530

By Dana Wollman

This stylish headset offers quality noise cancellation for less money than its competitors.

Sturdy fit, Sleek design, Two charging options, Decent noise-canceling performance

Uncomfortable inner earpiece

Although the Jabra BT530 isn't clear or comfortable enough to steal an Editors' Choice from the Aliph Jawbone, it still offers good noise cancelling performance and a sleek design for about thirty dollars less. It can also pair with up to eight ...

Noise Canceling PerformanceThe BT530 uses Jabra's proprietary Noise Blackout technology, which eliminates background noise using dual noise-canceling microphones, and Jabra's DSP technology enhances the sound of your voice. At $99.99, the Jabra...

October, 2008

Rating

80

laptopmag.com
CA

Review: Jabra BT530

By Aoife M. McEvoy

Wearing the Jabra BT530 with or without the earhook provides a secure fit, but its audio quality isn't consistent.

March, 2009

No rating

pcworld.ca
AU

Comfortable but costly headset

By Ross Catanzariti

IF you can do without the USB adapter then it's best to look for a cheaper alternative.

Design, included USB adapter, multipoint Bluetooth, range of ear gels included

Hefty price tag, incoming audio could be louder and clearer, no AC charger included

The BT530 isn't a bad headset, but if you can do without the USB adapter then it's best to look for a cheaper alternative.

Jabra bundles the BT530 with an A330 Bluetooth USB adapter. The BT530 is in the same boat: its matte black finish and thin ear hook combined with a chrome panel in the middle certainly looks the part. Jabra includes a whopping eight different...

January, 2009

Rating

60

news.com.au
AU

Jabra BT530

By Ross Catanzariti

Design, included USB adapter, multipoint Bluetooth, range of ear gels included

Hefty price tag, incoming audio could be louder and clearer, no AC charger included

The BT530 isn't a bad headset, but if you can do without the USB adapter then it's best to look for a cheaper alternative.

Bundled with a USB adapter for combined PC and mobile telephony, Jabra's BT530 is a multiuse Bluetooth headset that commands a hefty price tag. Jabra bundles the BT530 with an A330 Bluetooth USB adapter. The BT530 is in the same boat: its matte...

November, 2008

Rating

60

goodgearguide.com.au
AU

Jabra BT530 with USB Adapter Review - Mobile Accessories

By Joseph Hanlon

jabra bt530 with usb adapter review: Good looks and solid performance come at a price. If you don't intend to make use of the bundled USB adapter we suggest you look at cheaper alternatives.

Smart design, Bundled USB Bluetooth Adapter, Multi-point connectivity, A huge number of replaceable ear gels

Soft audio levels, Expensive, No power adapter (only USB charging cable)

The BT530 is a smart looking unit with good features and decent performance. If you don't intend to make use of the multi-point connectivity we suggest looking at cheaper alternatives.

This multi-point connectivity comes into play with Jabra introducing an A330 USB Bluetooth adapter with the headset for PC telephony, like Skype. Many Bluetooth headsets come bundled with a variety of different sized ear gels, but none come with...

November, 2008

Rating

73

cnet.com.au
DE

Jabra BT530

By Athanassios Kaliudis

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Solid design, easy to use and comfortable to wear: Jabra BT530 presented with the 70 euros for a headset with rich multimedia equipment and adding .

Anders as with many other Bluetooth headsets Jabra plays at the registered mobile phone rather a supporting role - the battery life with the W890i is only minimally better than the Nokia 6300

February, 2009

Rating

80

Partner Source
connect.de
FR

Jabra BT530 : nouvelle oreillette bluetooth

US Note: This is an automatic translation. The text can differ from the original review.

Jabra offers a new Bluetooth headset called the BT350

August, 2008

No rating

mobiles-actus.com

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