Samsung SBH-500

222 reviews

Feb, 2025

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 222 reviews of Samsung SBH-500. The average rating for this product is 3.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. People are impressed by the usability. The reliability is also appreciated, whereas there are some negative comments about the comfort and design.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Samsung SBH-500 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 74/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Samsung SBH-500

alaTest has collected and analyzed 144 user reviews of Samsung SBH-500 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com.

65% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Feb, 2025

Expert review by : Kent German (cnet.com)

Samsung SBH500 Bluetooth Headset review

Though it was once a rare find in music cell phones, in the last year stereo Bluetooth has become a common feature. That's a good thing, even if the wireless music quality isn't always reliable, as we like being able to walk around a room while we're...

The Samsung SBH500 stereo Bluetooth headset offers easy-to-use controls and decent call quality.

The Samsung SBH500 stereo Bluetooth headset is so uncomfortable to wear that it hurts. Plus, music quality was variable.

The Samsung SBH500 stereo Bluetooth headset is marred by a poor, uncomfortable design. Call quality is solid, but we give a pass in all respects.

Apr, 2008

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Was good, until broke. Tight.

Good sound, some functions worked with the iPod Touch 4G

Fit tightly, felt somewhat cheap

Sep, 2014

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Ok ...

I have been called the male version of princess LEIA !!!

they sound amazing ; they look good

on the small side your head will look ridonculous ; the battery doesnt last as long after heavy usage ; your ears sweat alot in these things

Aug, 2010

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

very weak construction

will look for reviews of a better quality headset before re-ordering

none

I have just received my replacement headset from newegg.ca- same problem. plastic over the ear is shoddily constructed, as the 2nd set came broken at the same place

Jul, 2010

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Junk

newegg.com usually gets my shipment to me within two days with no extra cost. I don't know why this shipment from Atlanta to Missouri took 10 days.

Easy to configure and good sound quality

Both ear pieces were broken off, dangling from the wire when newegg.com finally got my shipment to me 10 days after purchasing. Doing RMA now but from reading other reviews, it looks like it won't be long before they break again ; Would have liked to...

Jul, 2010

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

very good, but...

bought 2 headsets and 2 Belkin bluetooth dongle. first time I received both headsets with plastic strap broken close to ear pads. one on the left side the other on the right side. filed an RMA, one week later received replacements. payed 20$ extra for...

price, sound quality, paired very easy with phone - LG Xenon and PC - Belkin bluetooth dongle

plastic strap between the pads looks fragile, instructions for pairing with phone or PC not clear and misleading - found on internet how to pair them

Jun, 2010

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

such a shame

If the neckband adjusted, I would hang onto the replacement. Awful product design.

Sound quality for music was terrific and clear from my PC through a dongle and through my Samsung Intensity from Verizon

Neckband busted right by one earpiece within a month. Apparently my head is too wide. Band is not adjustable ; RMA for a replacement because I can't get refund under terms of sale. Plan to auction the replacement

Jun, 2010

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Do not buy!

Note: This was not purchased through NewEgg, just wanted to let everyone know what a bad product this headset is.

Speaker quality good, music sounds fine

Some echoing from mic during phone calls. The neck strap broke right by earpiece after 2 months. RMA'd, received replacement, neck strap broke in the middle on the first day. Taped with electrical tape, broke by earpiece again a week later. Have...

May, 2010

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Many months of use...

There is a reason it is vastly cheaper than other bluetooth stereo headsets. If you have a small head, you should be able to use it for hours comfortably. I bought mine on a shell-shocker deal for the price is it currently listed for everyday.

Great sound quality, good range, decent volume levels for general use (I don't like to listen to blasting music). Both audio and mic works perfectly with both Blackberry phones I've paired it with (8830, Tour)

Designed for people with very small heads... 12 year old's maybe? The comments about it being uncomfortable are absolutely true. I can handle about 1 hour max, and then I have to wait for the tracks burrowed into my skull to fill out ; I cannot get the...

Apr, 2010

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Return Ruined This One

Item arrived with a broken in two band. It was more a crunch than a break; obviously caught in something during manufacturing. The New Egg return policy made this purchase a bad one and made me wonder why I buy from New Egg. By the time they received...

Great Sound and Price (see below)

The neck band is a bit tight for my large (not XL or XXL) head. That would be all but ; Item arrived with a broken in two band. That would not have lowered the score if it wasn't for the return policy. See below

Apr, 2010

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