Jabra Halo

alaTest has collected and analyzed 206 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the usability and portability. The design and comfort are also mentioned favorably, whereas some have doubts about the noise isolation and reliability.

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value for money, build quality, reliability, noise isolation

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headsets the Jabra Halo is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Jabra Halo

 

What's your style for stereo--earbuds or earmuffs? I go for the earmuff or earpad approach every time, and Jabra's Halo headphones ($130, as of September16, 2009) fit well. They're sleek, unobtrusive, and sturdy. And the Halo felt even more comfortable...

Great-sounding music ; Comfortable headband and earmuff design

Average phone call quality ; Volume and track-skipping controls poorly designed

If you're looking for nonearbud headphones to handle music and calls--but primarily music--the Halo package is a good choice. You'll just have to tolerate the nonfriendly volume and track-skipping controls

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Jabra HALO Bluetooth Stereo Headset

 

Most cell phones these days come with stereo Bluetooth because even the more basic handsets have some kind of built-in music player. We're happy to see this development, as it lets us listen to music cord-free. Still, stereo Bluetooth headsets...

The Jabra Halo has a slim and stylish design that folds down to a more compact and portable shape. It comes with a 3.5-millimeter patch cord in case your device does not have stereo Bluetooth.

The Jabra Halo fits awkwardly over the ears and does not feel like it is securely in place. Call quality suffered when in a noisy environment, and we did not like the touch-sensitive volume controls.

The Jabra Halo is an attractive stereo Bluetooth headset, but that's about all we can say for it.

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Jabra HALO Bluetooth Stereo Headset Review

 

Bluetooth headsets might be associated with spreading legislation demanding hands-free use of cellphones, but the short-range wireless technology also has a more entertaining use: A2DP wireless stereo. SlashGear has been testing out Jabra's HALO...

Minor usability quibbles aside, the Jabra HALO is a decent choice for anybody wanting both wireless media use and hands-free conversations. Dual connectivity is very handy, while the wired option provides a fall-back option for when you’re occasionally...

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Jabra HALO2 Review

 

Introduction In-Ear Monitors (IEM) (those tiny headphones that are inserted in the ear canal itself) oftentimes provide a phenomenal audio performance

The Jabra HALO2 is a solid a supra-aural stereo Bluetooth headset with the added ability of being able to be used wired with devices that lack Bluetooth connectivity. It’s CSR Kalimba DSP gives it sound enhancing technologies which can’t be turned off....

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Jabra Halo2 Bluetooth Headset Review

 

Sounds like it needs a bit more tweaking.

Lightweight, easy to setup, ability to connect two devices simultaneously

Audio quality is good but at times not loud enough, headset hinges don’t seem too durable, velvet lining attracts far too much dust

The Halo2 is a decent bit of kit, but it’s not going to blow you off your feet. While it does give a fairly respectable run as a pair of stereo headphones, there are slightly better headphones available on the market that can shine just as brightly....

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Jabra Halo Review

 

Once you try on a wireless stereo headset it's hard to go back to anything wired. The only thing that might be stopping you to acquire a pair of those would be the dorky look that most of them seem to lay over your otherwise cool appearances. Thus when...

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Jabra HALO Bluetooth Headphones Review

 

Jabra None of the previous Bluetooth headphones that I have had the chance to use have really felt “right”. Many of them were either just like two enormous earbuds in each ear tethered to each other with a wire behind my head, or were too large to...

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Jabra Halo Review

 

You can tell that from the moment you look at its minimalist design, that the Jabra Halo is not your typical stereo bluetooth A2DP headset. The HALO sports touchscreen controls on its right hand earpiece and it also features AVRCP which lets you play...

Sleek, minimalist and lightweight design will appeal to both men and women, comfortable to wear, neat touch screen controls, doubles as a wired pair of headphones of your non-bluetooth MP3 player, very good mid-range

Bass reproduction is weak, skip forward/back controls can be wonky, need to be careful when folding and unfolding that you don't break the headset

Overall, we really like the Jabra Halo. It's unique minimalist design with touch screen controls, strong feature set, and good audio quality make it one of the top of the line bluetooth headphones out there. You also will enjoy wearing this headset for...

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Review: Jabra Halo

 

Jabra tries to strike a balance between audio quality and size.

Good voice quality in both directions ; Simple controls and subtle design ; Comfortable ; Easy pairing

Bad music quality; occasional interference ; Expensive for what you get ; Twitchy touch controls ; Wired listening still needs a battery charge

design and comfortA first try of the Halo gives an immediate impression of absolute subtlety. Where many over-ear headphones are built to call attention to themselves, these hide as much as possible; the microphone is completely out of sight, an

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Review: Jabra Halo

 

Jabra tries to strike a balance between audio quality and size.

Good voice quality in both directions ; Simple controls and subtle design ; Comfortable ; Easy pairing

Bad music quality; occasional interference ; Expensive for what you get ; Twitchy touch controls ; Wired listening still needs a battery charge

design and comfortA first try of the Halo gives an immediate impression of absolute subtlety. Where many over-ear headphones are built to call attention to themselves, these hide as much as possible; the microphone is completely out of sight, an

Product Specifications

Cut the wires and make your favorite music sound even better with the Jabra HALO wireless headset. It connects easily to your mobile phone through stereo Bluetooth and enables you to stream music wirelessly. You can even make and take calls wirelessly. Use the corded option if your player of choice doesn't support Bluetooth Stereo/A2DP. With Jabra HALO you can leave your phone in the pocket or in the bag and control your music directly from the headset. The design is as strikingly clear as your voice will be with the Noise Blackout which eliminates unwanted background noise to make your voice stand out during calls. The Jabra HALO makes it easy to join the wireless revolution and enables you to turn your mobile phone into your primary mobile multimedia center - with less wire and more music.

Audio Input

Microphone Form Factor:Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode:Stereo
Type:Microphone

Audio Output

Connectivity Technology:Wireless
Headphones Form Factor:Semi-open
Headphones Type:Binaural
Product Type:Headphones
Sound Output Mode:Stereo
Wireless Technology:Bluetooth 2.0 EDR

Audio System

Recommended Use:Cellular phone / Digital player
Type:Headset

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:1.8in
Height:6.5in
Weight:2.8oz
Width:5.4in

Header

Manufacturer:GN
Model:HALO
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Jabra

Remote Control

Type: None

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty
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