Nokia HDB-4

29 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Sound (8)
Value for money (5)
Comfort (2)
Usability (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 29 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the comfort and usability. The value for money and sound are also appreciated, whereas there are mixed opinions on the microphone and build quality.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headsets the Nokia HDB-4 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 65/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review by: jcmayfield (pcworld.com)

Nokia HDB-4 Boom Over the Ear Headset

This is a replacement headset for one from Nokia that fit a previous phone. By far the best wired-headset I have tried. Then think about how little it costs and it becomes a best buy.. The unit works well under a motorcycle helmet. I would not say you...

Quality, comfort, price.

Nov, 2008

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Consumer review by: lrwhite428 (pcworld.com)

Nokia HDB-4 Boom Over the Ear Headset

Ok, so maybe I don't have the most current cell phone technology (I have a Noika 3200). My state recently enacted a law requiring cell phones be "hands free" while driving, so I purchased the HDB-4 Boom Over the Ear Headset to comply with the law.It...

Comfort and ease of use.

Difficult to hear without pressing it against your ear and the off switch is difficult to feel.

May, 2008

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Consumer review by: bebuxton (pcworld.com)

Nokia HDB-4 Boom Over the Ear Headset

I love this headset, and bought the exact same one once my original one wore out (after 1 year or so). People tell me that they can understand me well, and I can hear very well. Much preferable to the dangling mic if you ask me, and more comfortable...

Cheap if bought from small surplus sellers (or are they knock off copies? Oh well!), fits ear well, very handy to have "send/off" button on headset

occasionally the connection is suspect, but I think this has to do with the phone design and wear + tear

Apr, 2006

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Consumer review by: teach2children (pcworld.com)

Nokia HDB-4 Boom Over the Ear Headset

This headset fits comfortably over the ear. So far, the sound quality has been satisfactory. The only thing I don't care for is how difficult it is to plug in my Nokia 6170 phone.

The Nokia HDB-4 fits comfortably over the ear. Good sound quality.

It's difficult to plug in.

Feb, 2006

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Consumer review by: dredfern (pcworld.com)

Nokia HDB-4 Boom Over the Ear Headset

I purchased this after losing the original boom mic that came with my Nokia 6610. I can barely tell I am wearing the headset. The cord is a good practical length and stays connected well but will release if it snags on something. The sound quality is...

Cord Length. Sound Quality. Answer/Hangup button on boom.

Sensitive mic picks up background noise

May, 2005

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Consumer review by: Albslave1 (pcworld.com)

Nokia HDB-4 Boom Over the Ear Headset

Nokia's ear set Broke within the second week I owned it. Not happy at all with this purchase. I will not waist anymore money on such a weak item. I do not recommend this item to anyone!

Good sound quality.

Very fragile.

Nov, 2004

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Nokia HDB-4

alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 user reviews of the Nokia HDB-4 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.5/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

56% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Online Shopper (amazon.com)

Not as pictured

Don't let the photo fool you. It actually is a pin connection not a post connection. Look closely at the photos. The photos show two different connections (which I didn't see the first time). The pin connection is extremely hard to connect.

May, 2009

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Consumer review by: JGS (amazon.com)

Unfulfilled

Product never arrived. Evidently it is lost in the mail. I requested information from the seller on 3/24/08 and 3/26/08 regarding whether or not the shipment was insured. No response was received.

Apr, 2008

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Consumer review by: Clement C. Liew (amazon.com)

Nokia HDB-4 Boom Headset

This is one of the worst product I've ever encountered. I just bought my 3rd replacement a few weeks ago and guess what.......yup it's broken again. This is one of those 3 strikes and you're out deal. I am so frustrated with this that I am willing to...

Mar, 2008

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