Sony Ericsson HCB-150

31 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Sound (7)
Usability (3)
Microphone (1)

Negative
Value for money (6)
Design (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 31 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the microphone. The usability is also mentioned favorably, whereas some have doubts about the design and value for money.

sound, usability, microphone

value for money, design

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headsets the Sony Ericsson HCB-150 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review by: btcnavy (sonystyle.com)

OUTSTANDING

"I bought two other bluetooth devices neither worked to our satisfaction. The first time I called my wife on this sony device she thought I was on our home phone, she said it was clear and no noise from my car. We're very happy and just wanted to say...

GREAT SOUND, EASY TO PAIR

I need a home charging cord

Dec, 2008

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Expert review by: Ross Catanzariti (goodgearguide.com.au)

Sony Ericsson HCB-150

Sony Ericsson's HCB-150 Bluetooth speakerphone may command a steep price but it offers plenty of features. It has dual speakers, text-to-speech techno...

Dual speakers, text-to-speech, OLED display, good sound quality

Steep price, a little large, phone book feature requires a Sony Ericsson phone

Sony Ericsson's HCB-150 offers above average sound quality and features an OLED display, but it's a little pricey.

Feb, 2009

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Expert review by: Joseph Hanlon (cnet.com.au)

Sony Ericsson Bluetooth Car Handsfree HCB-150

The HCB-150 is good at what it does, but it is a shame it doesn't include all the features we want to see in a hands-free car speaker. Oh, and it's a bit ugly.

Good quality speakers ; Voice recognition and text-to-speech

Large, uninteresting design ; No FM transmitter ; No A2DP stereo Bluetooth

We tested the speakerphone with HTC's Touch Diamond smartphone and the Nokia N95 8GB, and both paired and worked flawlessly. We were disappointed to find that audio from a range of the phone's other software, like Telstra's Whereis Navigator on the...

Feb, 2009

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Expert review by: Ross Catanzariti (news.com.au)

Sony speakerphone has dual speakers

SONY Ericsson's HCB-150 Bluetooth speakerphone may command a steep price but it offers plenty of features - dual speakers, text-to-speech technology and an OLED display that shows incoming caller information.

Dual speakers, text-to-speech, OLED display, good sound quality

Steep price, a little large, phone book feature requires a Sony Ericsson phone

Sony Ericsson's HCB-150 offers above average sound quality and features an OLED display, but it's a little pricey.

Mar, 2009

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Amazon review summary for the Sony Ericsson HCB-150

alaTest has collected and analysed 8 user reviews of the Sony Ericsson HCB-150 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headsets on Amazon.co.uk.

100% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Jb Edwards (amazon.co.uk)

gianni

hcb=150 does exactly what it says on the box. interpretation of surnames, some of them are quite funny

Oct, 2010

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Consumer review by: Rob Walker (amazon.co.uk)

Excellent service

Excellent product purchased for my wife, who has a Blackberry Bold, highly recommend. Originally disappointed when the product arrived damaged, however received a replacement days later, very good and fast service.

Oct, 2010

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Consumer review by: Mr. I. Withers (amazon.co.uk)

Handsfree at last

This has been brilliant right out the box ! Connected to my Blackberry pearl straight away and is great with sound quality excellent Was sick of earpieces not working at speed in the car but this is a breeze to use

Oct, 2009

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Consumer review by: Frazzles (amazon.co.uk)

Great product

Spent quite a long time reviewing the various products on offer, from cheap and cheerful to fully integrated car solutions. Didn't want the hassle or cost of getting something fitted in the car and also wanted the benefits of portability. Connected...

Jul, 2009

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Consumer review by: Mercedes328 (amazon.co.uk)