Labtec 342

127 reviews

May, 2024

Positive
price (18)
sound (16)
comfort (16)
usability (8)
durability (3)

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reliability (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 127 reviews of Labtec 342. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the durability and usability. The sound and price are also mentioned favorably, but there are some critical reviews about the reliability. Opinions are divided on the portability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Labtec 342 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 73/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Labtec 342

alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 user reviews of Labtec 342 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the usability and price. The comfort and sound also get good comments.

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67% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Labtec 342

alaTest has collected and analyzed 102 user reviews of Labtec 342 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. People really like the durability and usability. The sound and comfort also get good views.

price, comfort, sound, usability, durability

80% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Labtec 342 Headset

I will probably will use these for a little bit then order a nice good set like the PLANETRONICS 367 CLOSED EAR headset, then these will be a gift to someone else...hehehe.

Pros are that they are only $9.99 plus shipping. They seem to work out of the box. ehhh thats about it

I gave an older cheap white headset that was LABTEC and they were heavenly compared to these new ones. The old white ones played louder, fit more comfortably, and kept on ticking. I wish I hadn't given them away now. These new ones fit too tightly, are...

Aug, 2009

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great Set

I have had these for 8 mths and they have worked flawlessly. no one has complained about my transmissions and the sound is clear. They are so comforable that I walked away from the PC twice and pulled them from my head, therefore the repair,...

All work well, comfortable, adjustable, extended wear times, long cord, seperate plugs, foam covered, adjustable mic, good pickup, sound

Boom rachet not the best, but ok on my set, a little loose, had to repair wire

Feb, 2009

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Labtec 980232-0403 3.5mm Supra-aural Stereo 342 Headset

I used Vista's sound adjustment and maxed out the microphone volume. Works perfectly with Ventrillo set at half volume, which is all I'm going to use the mic for.

Very comfortable. Good sound quality. Microphone crystal clear using Vista. Inexpensive

None

Dec, 2007

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Lousy Mic

I bought 2 and only opened 1. Maybe I have a dud, since others liked the mic. But I'm afraid to open the other.

It looks nice and is comfortable enough. The speakers are fine. I like the long 8' cord for my situation

The mic pickup is way too weak. I adjusted PC to max volume and still can hardly hear it. The boom is short - only reaches corner of mouth. I have to push it against my mouth to hear it at all

Feb, 2007

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great little headphones

great for CS

eight bucks ; microphone ; comfy ; sounds good ; long wire ; compares to my MUCH more expensive headphones

not wireless ; (I knew they weren't and I'm not displeased with them)

Dec, 2006

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Labtec 980232-0403 3.5mm Supra-aural Stereo 342 Headset

Nice fit for a nice price

None

Nov, 2006

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Mic GREAT

The behind-the-ear style headsets don't hurt your ear, but get uncomforatble. That's why I chose these. -I use this for gaming, and use my speakers for sound most of the time because the quality of sound coming out of the headphones could be better....

Very, very, very, very outstanding mic quality, sounds like my old 40 dollar headset ; Good mic boom length ; Comfortable on ear ; Really cool design on the side where the earpiece is ; 3.5mm jack, doesn't steal a USB port ; AMAZING quality for the price

Thin foam padding on mic boom as well as the ears ; You can't extend/retract the mic, the boom only moves up and down ; The headphones(ears) aren't the greatest quality

Aug, 2006

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Consumer review (play.com)

Great Stuff ! !

sound quality super, microphone quality clear and crisp, i use this regularly for gaming and listening to music and i must say it is great. nice and comfortable as well. my last one of these has lasted me 13months before the everyday batter created...

Apr, 2008

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Consumer review (play.com)

Great headset, but doesn't last

I must admit this is one of the best headsets you can get for this amount of money, the sound is good and they are very comfortable to wear with a long cable. However, I have been through 3 of these and they do not last. The audio quality reduces, the...

Mar, 2008

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Consumer review (play.com)

Review, plus solving problem with mic.

The sound that comes out of these headphones is great. I've had some real bass type songs on that it handles brilliantly. I mainly bought the headset for its mic and communication use. I was extremely annoyed with it for the first half hour and fiddled...

Feb, 2008

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