Plantronics MX500i 3-in-1 Headset

alaTest has collected and analyzed 119 reviews from magazines and websites. Opinions about the usability and portability are on the whole positive. The value for money and comfort are also appreciated. There are some critical comments about the reliability.

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reliability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headsets the Plantronics - Ear tips kit is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 74/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the Plantronics - Ear tips kit

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 66 user reviews of the Plantronics - Ear tips kit from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.5/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

67% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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My Coworker loves it

 

My coworker is really happy with this earpiece I ordered for her. She\'d definitely let me know if she wasn\'t :)

Comfortable","Compact","Good Value","Great Sound","Lightweight

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It's not half bad...

 

at first I was sceptically, but it is in fact a good product. It's comfortable and very versatile in regards to how you can position the mic and the ear piece. I can wear it all day and it never bothers my ears.

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Good product for the $

 

Sound quality is good. It seems solid. Configuration of ear bud is not the most comfortable. The under the ear holder is cumbersome to wear.

Clarity

comfort

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BEST EARSET I HAVE FOUND

 

ONE OF THE OFFICE DEPO RECOMMENDED ME THIS PARTICULAR HEADSET. I TRIED IT, NOW I AM ADDICTED TO IT AND GRAB IT IF I AM EVER ON THE PHONE FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME. I HAVE A GIRLFRIEND IN CALIFORNIA WHO LIKES TO TALK FOR HOURS ON END AND WE TALK AND MY ARM...

value for money, features, easy to use, design, Performance, comfortable, fits snug, better than a bluetooth

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Love this headset!

 

I was looking for one headset I could use with both my cell phone and my cordless landline phone - this is definitely it! I really like the features: adjustable for either ear, adjustable volume for listening AND adjustable volume for speaking (how...

value for money, easy to use, design, Performance

unusual configuration

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just ok...

 

The plantronics was for my husband who claimed the bluetooth headset he had was knocking him off the call...so we got this headset. The audio is ok...but while driving it is hard to hear him. The noise in the cab in his new truck over powers his...

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Mute Switch Doesn't Work

 

It's a pain to pay for $9 RMA return shipping on a $29 item when it's not my fault I was sold a defective product. And since this is a replace-only product, I'll just have to hope the next one's cheapo switch works and lasts awhile.

Was hesitant about the weird under-ear way to wear it, but it actually felt pretty good and secure

The mute switch simply didn't work. Was always off mute, no matter the position of the switch. The switch looks cheaply made, so no wonder it failed. Can you imagine being off mute when you think you're on mute

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Good sound quality

 

I bought this because my cordless phone at home has very soft sound coming out of the set and the only way to hear adequately is to put the set on speakerphone. I bought this earpiece after buying a cheapo on eBay that didn't work well at all. I...

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Not my favorite headset

 

This headset has a piece that plugs in the USB port that is bulky and then the headset itself plugs into a plug on the wire going to the USB piece. I never used the USB part and instead purchased a Plantronics Headset with two earpieces at Target for...

Product Specifications

Plantronics offers products for the computer and mobile market segments, specializing in telephone products, such as amplified telephone headsets, telephones for hearing-impaired users and noise-canceling headsets, handsets for use in high-noise environments and value packs. As the world's leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lightweight communications headset products, Plantronics produces a great deal of accessories for its versatile headsets.

Audio Input

Microphone Operation Mode:Mono
Type:Microphone

Audio Output

Connectivity Technology:Wired
Headphones Form Factor:Under-the-ear
Headphones Type:Monaural
Product Type:Headphone
Sound Output Mode:Mono

Audio System

Recommended Use:Cellular phone / Cordless phone/Cordless phone
Type:Headset

Cable

AV Cable Type:Headset adapter
Left Connector Gender:Male
Left Connector Type:Mini-phone 3.5 mm
Right Connector Type:Quick Disconnect

Dimensions & Weight

Length:2.5ft

Header

Manufacturer:Plantronics
Model:500i 3-in-1
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Plantronics/Plantronics MX

IP Telephony

VoIP: Yes

Remote Control

Type: None