Blueant Wireless Pty USEN-BAW-Q1

100 reviews

May, 2013

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We have collected and analyzed 14 expert reviews and 86 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 75/100 and users rate it 69/100. The average review date is Jun 6, 2010. We have compared these reviews to 167780 reviews from other Headsets. The alaScore™ for this product is 80/100 = Very good. Last update: May 21, 2013.

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(Based on 100 reviews)

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Expert review by: Nick Mokey (digitaltrends.com)

BlueAnt Q1

Picking up a Bluetooth headset to gab on the go may spare you the distraction of pinning a phone to your ear with one hand while driving, but if you still need the handset to browse your contacts, dial, and hang up, you're far from free. Enter...

Above-average noise cancellation; small ; attractive form factor; accurate voice recognition

Fit doesn't inspire confidence; durability issues; only accesses eight speed dial contacts

While it can't compete on fashion-factor, it does manage respectable noise cancellation...

Jun, 2009

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Expert review by: Aoife M. McEvoy (pcworld.com)

Q1 Bluetooth Headset

The Q1 from BlueAnt Wireless comes with an incredibly useful voice-control helper, which is unique to the Q1 and to its cousin, the BlueAnt V1. The $130 (as of 5/6/09) Q1 is an addition to the BlueAnt product family; it does not replace the V1.

Voice-controlled interface is a breeze to use Main control button delivers tactile feedback

Call quality is all over the map Pricey

The Q1's integrated voice control is one of this headset's greatest features. If your cell phone supports speed dialing and you'd like to handle calls using your voice a lot of the time, consider the Q1. Be prepared for inconsistent call quality, though

May, 2009

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Expert review by: (pcmag.com)

BlueAnt Q1

Voice tests were a mixed bag. On my end of the conversation, the Q1 sounded fine, with a solid amount of gain and a smooth tone. Unfortunately, my voice sounded processed on the other end, both to other callers and in voice-mail tests. Compared with...

Attractive, minimalist style. Voice-controlled user interface. Effective noise canceling

Processed, unnatural voice timbre heard at the other end. Occasional UI glitches. Poor battery life

The voice-controlled BlueAnt Q1 is a looker and a solid effort from a company that's fast gaining ground with its line of Bluetooth headsetsbut the competition has moved further ahead still.

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Expert review by: (consumersearch.com)

Best budget Bluetooth headset

Reviewers like that the BlueAnt Q1 can be controlled almost exclusively with voice commands, including answering or ignoring calls and checking the battery level. When connected with an Android phone, the Q1 can also read back text messages. While the...

Voice controlled, great audio quality, inexpensive

Alignment must be good, noisy environment makes voice hard to distinguish

Aug, 2010

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Expert review by: Vineet Kuroodi (skattertech.com)

BlueAnt Q1 Bluetooth Headset (Review)

A growing number of states are passing and enforcing hands-free driving laws, making now a good time to step over to the hands-free world. Waves of Bluetooth wireless devices have hit the market over the last year, and BlueAnt seems to be riding the...

May, 2010

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Expert review by: Ricky Cadden (mobileburn.com)

Review: Review of the BlueAnt Q1 Bluetooth headset

Ricky spent a bit of time testing out the BlueAnt Q1 Bluetooth headset, which features a speaker independent voice command system for most headset functions. Read his review to find out how it performed in the real world.

I actually agree with that comment. I have one of these headsets right now since I was testing it with some Android software, and I like it quite a bit. The voice commands can be clunky, but you don't actually need them for much of anything once the...

Aug, 2009

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Expert review by: Mark Elias (macnn.com)

Review: BlueAnt Q1 Bluetooth headset

BlueAnt provides one of the first voice controlled Bluetooth headsets.

Voice control truly works ; Comfortable ; Easy to pair up ; Speed dialing in its own memory ; Good voice quality; effective noise cancellation

Low volume on startup ; Side buttons can be confusing ; Expensive compared to some headsets ; No bundled carrying case

In my other career as a reviewer of new cars, I have the opportunity to travel around the world testing the latest and greatest motor vehicles from America, England, Germany, Italy, Japan, and Korea. With many of these locales incorporating hands-fre

Aug, 2009

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Expert review by: Mark Elias (electronista.com)

Review: BlueAnt Q1 Bluetooth headset

BlueAnt provides one of the first voice controlled Bluetooth headsets.

Voice control truly works ; Comfortable ; Easy to pair up ; Speed dialing in its own memory ; Good voice quality; effective noise cancellation

Low volume on startup ; Side buttons can be confusing ; Expensive compared to some headsets ; No bundled carrying case

Aug, 2009

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Expert review by: Barbara Krasnoff (computerworld.com)

Review: BlueAnt Q1 headset adds another voice to your calls

If you have problems figuring out the buttons on Bluetooth headsets, the Q1 could make things easier

May, 2009

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Expert review by: Jamie Lendino (smartdevicecentral.com)

BlueAnt Q1

The BlueAnt Q1 looks the part of an executive Bluetooth headset, and its voice control remains cool, but it doesn't match the class leaders in sound quality or endurance.

May, 2009