Plantronics Pulsar 260

104 reviews

Jan, 2025

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reliability (5)
durability (4)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 104 reviews of Plantronics Pulsar 260. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Views about the size and price are overall positive. The portability and usability also get good feedback, but comments are divided on the bass quality. The reliability and durability get less positive views.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Plantronics Pulsar 260 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 79/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Plantronics Pulsar 260

alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of Plantronics Pulsar 260 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the price and design are overall positive. The sound and usability are also appreciated. There are some mixed comments about the portability, while many are less positive about the bass quality and size.

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83% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Plantronics Pulsar 260

alaTest has collected and analyzed 21 user reviews of Plantronics Pulsar 260 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. Reviews about the design and portability are on the whole positive. The price and usability are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed reviews about the reliability. There are some negative comments about the durability.

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76% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Expert review by : Nicole Lee (cnet.com)

Plantronics Pulsar 260 Bluetooth Headset review:

The Plantronics Pulsar 260 is easy to use, has a comfortable fit, and can be used to stream music to your home speakers too.

The Plantronics Pulsar 260 has a rather uneven and cumbersome headset cord.

The Plantronics Pulsar 260's excellent sound quality and user-friendly controls make it a great stereo Bluetooth headset.

Apr, 2007

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Expert review by : Julie Strietelmeier (the-gadgeteer.com)

Plantronics Pulsar 260 Stereo Bluetooth Headset

Easy to use, Next / Prev track controls on pendant, Good range, Easy to use, Next / Prev track controls on pendant, Good range

Background hiss, Long wires defeat the purpose, Minor buzzing in the background while in a call, Background hiss, Long wires defeat the purpose, Minor buzzing in the background while in a call

Dec, 2007

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Expert review by : Nathan Kirsch (legitreviews.com)

Plantronics Pulsar 260 Bluetooth Headset Review

Let the music flow—from your stereo Bluetooth enabled mobile phone—and never miss a call with the Plantronics Pulsar 260 headset. This custom designed Bluetooth Headset had been designed for the increasing number of people who want to use their mobile...

Plantronics introduces the Pulsar 260 – a light and versatile pendant-style headset designed to function with high-quality, wireless stereo sound. Sound quality for music listening is slightly above average, but unfortunately has poor results during...

May, 2007

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Expert review by : Robbie McGregor (pocketnow.com)

Plantronics Pulsar 260 Bluetooth Stereo Earphones

Lately, it seems that media players and Bluetooth radios are more or less standard features within mobile phones. Individually, these two features can

Great battery life ; Simple to use ; Reciever is a small, pocketable pod

Some static noticed ; Still involves wires ; Loud confirmation "beeps

The concepts works, as with the product. My major issue with this item relates to the use of wires. I realize there's no getting around it (for now), but I wish there was a better way to deal with them. Some devices may receive static when using this...

Apr, 2007

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Expert review by : dgoldring (justanothermobilemonday.com)

Review: Plantronics Pulsar 260 Bluetooth Stereo Headset — Nirvana or Near Missa??

Recently, I started thinking about what features my ideal earphones would include. Of course, first and foremost, they would have to be Bluetooth capable. Once you start using Bluetooth headphones and experiencing the freedom of that untethered...

The title of this article asks whether the Plantronics Pulsar 260 Stereo Bluetooth Headset is Nirvana or a "Near Missa". Of course, nothing is that black and white. These headphones are no exception. The design and form factor alone earned them a...

Apr, 2007

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Expert review by : Kerry Woo (geardiary.com)

Unboxing the Plantronics Pulsar 260 Stereo Bluetooth: The review

It didn�t seem that long ago that I visited a local users group regarding Bluetooth � the takeaway phrase was walking around with your own personal wireless network. Technology has surged ahead indeed reminiscent to first riding a bicycle in my youth:...

Apr, 2007

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Expert review by : Good Gear Guide.au (goodgearguide.com.au)

Expert Review

The Pulsar 260 aims to allow the convenience of music listening and hands-free phone calls, but its poor quality for music means it's not recommended.

Lightweight, pendant design, easy to sync

Mediocre sound quality for music, below average call quality, delay in resumption of music after a call

Jun, 2013

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Expert review by : Nicole Lee (cnet.co.uk)

Plantronics Pulsar 260 Bluetooth Headset review

The Plantronics Pulsar 260 is easy to use, has a comfortable fit, and can be used to stream music to your home speakers too.

The Plantronics Pulsar 260 has a rather uneven and cumbersome headset cord.

The Plantronics Pulsar 260's excellent sound quality and user-friendly controls make it a great stereo Bluetooth headset.

Apr, 2007

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Expert review by : Ross Catanzariti (goodgearguide_com_au)

Plantronics Pulsar 260

Lightweight, pendant design, easy to sync

Mediocre sound quality for music, below average call quality, delay in resumption of music after a call

The Pulsar 260 aims to allow the convenience of music listening and hands-free phone calls, but its poor quality for music means it's not recommended.

Jul, 2007

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Works great with Apple iPhone

There are other earphone options from Plantronics. The other 2 are earbuds that don't go in the ear and over each ear headphones. You would have to buy those separately. I haven't used the mic much to test for sound quality.

This works with my Apple iPhone 2G via bluetooth very well. I can even leave my phone in the next room and still get great reception

The clothing clip can be easily lost

Sep, 2009

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