Bose Bluetooth Headset

211 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Sound (125)
Comfort (112)
Usability (41)
Portability (23)
Design (19)

Negative
Value for money (82)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 211 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the design and portability. The usability and comfort are also appreciated, whereas some have doubts about the value for money.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headsets the Bose Bluetooth Headset is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Chris Burns (slashgear.com)

Bose Bluetooth Headset Review

The following is a review that, for any other product, might be considered short, but for this bluetooth headset, there's just really not that much to be said. And it's not just a pumped up yelling and screaming “I LOVE IT” situation either, though...

As far as how you look when you’ve got one of these in your ear and you’re walking around the grocery store talking to yourself – that’s an issue you’re going to have to deal with all on your own.

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by: Nicole Lee (cnet.com)

Bose Bluetooth Headset

The Bose brand is traditionally associated with high-end audio equipment like the Bose QuietComfort 15 noise-canceling headphones and the Bose SoundDock 10 compact speaker dock. So when we heard Bose had introduced its first Bluetooth headset, we were...

The Bose Bluetooth Headset has a stylish design, a very comfortable fit, and multipoint connectivity.

The Bose Bluetooth Headset does not have A2DP streaming, and it only fits in the right ear. Call quality was average, which is disappointing considering the headset's high price.

The Bose Bluetooth Headset might be a stylish headset with a recognizable brand, but its lack of features and average performance do not fit its high price tag.

Dec, 2010

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Expert review by: (pcmag.com)

Bose Bluetooth Headset

On the back of the headset are LED lights for battery status and Bluetooth connection status. The battery light flashes green, yellow, or red, depending on the power remaining.

Long battery life. Extremely comfortable and secure. Simple to pair and operate

Expensive. Noise cancellation is only average

The Bose Bluetooth Headset gets points for its simplicity, long battery life and comfortable fit, but loses them with mediocre noise cancellation and a too-high price tag.

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Expert review by: Barbara Krasnoff (computerworld.com)

Bose Bluetooth headset: High quality audio at a high price

Bose is known for devices with great sound, and its headset is no exception. But is it worth the additional cost?

Dec, 2010

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Consumer review by: AO1608 (cnet.com)

"Absolutely love the sound quality and its noise filter"

I've go through 1 to 2 headset in a year. I've gone through many of them ranging from the earlier Motorola version, to the latest Plantronics, and the Jawbone Icon and Icon HD. However, all of them would either be uncomfortable to wear for long period...

Great comfort to wear all day and secure

No caller ID announcement

Feb, 2012

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Consumer review by: robeerski (cnet.com)

Great Sound poor battery life

I purchased the headset in January because it sounds better then the jawbone and the Plantronics. I went for sound quality over features as sound quality was more important to me. Besides, I am the one who has to listen to it all day. After owing it...

Sounds better to me then any other headset I have tried

Battery life sucks, Noise canceling is not that great. it is missing some of the features found on lower priced headsets

Apr, 2011

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Consumer review by: robeerski (cnet.com)

"Great Sound poor battery life"

Sounds better to me then any other headset I have tried

Battery life sucks, Noise canceling is not that great. it is missing some of the features found on lower priced headsets

Apr, 2011

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Consumer review by: CS1267 (cnet.com)

"What NO Music"

I will be looking for another. It was important for me to also have a music option. I assumed a high price point BT would have music as well. Most other BTs in that price range do.

Ear piece is a a great fit. Use BT all day long. Have had 3 styles. All have been very uncomfortable at the end of the day. NOT this one. very comfortable. sound is good even in loud areas.

How can the company that makes some of the greatest equipment for caputruing music miss the boat by not making it a part of the their blue tooth? especially for the price. A main reason I bought is the store said it did and had great sound.

Apr, 2011

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Consumer review by: CS1267 (cnet.com)

What NO Music

I will be looking for another. It was important for me to also have a music option. I assumed a high price point BT would have music as well. Most other BTs in that price range do.

Ear piece is a a great fit. Use BT all day long. Have had 3 styles. All have been very uncomfortable at the end of the day. NOT this one. very comfortable. sound is good even in loud areas

Apr, 2011

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Consumer review by: truth2ak (cnet.com)

"Bad Reviews?"

I have used the Jawbone, Blue Ant, etc. This is the first headset that I have used which could actually hear my voice commands. The clarity on both ends blows the competition away as well as the comfort and ease of use bar none. It may not have many of...

Really Clear, all buttons are easily accessible while using the unit.

None really... What it is, is what it is.

Apr, 2011

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