Jabra BT500

78 reviews

May, 2024

Positive
comfort (38)
portability (33)
usability (22)
price (10)
sound (9)

Negative
design (13)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 78 reviews of Jabra BT500. The average rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Opinions about the price and sound are generally positive. The usability and portability also get good reviews, whereas there are some mixed opinions about the design.

comfort, portability, usability, sound, price

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Jabra BT500 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 79/100 = Good quality.

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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Jabra BT500 review

The BT500 may be very ugly, but it's extremely comfortable weighing in at a miniscule 20g

Jabra’s BT500 may be a little on the ugly side, but it’s comfy and durable and has a winning sound

Sep, 2006

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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

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The BT500 may be very ugly, but it's extremely comfortable weighing in at a miniscule 20g

Jabra’s BT500 may be a little on the ugly side, but it's comfy and durable and has a winning sound

Sep, 2006

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Expert review by (lordpercy.com)

Jabra BT500 Review

If you are the type of gadget freak who wears a Bluetooth headset inside a nightclub then don't even look at the BT500. It may not be pretty but for those who need to make calls reliably on the move day after day it may be the right answer.

May, 2006

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Expert review by : Nigel Freitas (goodgearguide.com.au)

Jabra BT500

The problem with writing about Bluetooth headsets is that they are very much dependent on your individual tastes as to just what exactly constitutes '...

Comfortable, long battery life, lightweight

Tricky controls, limited range

The Jabra BT500 offers extended phone functionality for mobile users but the fiddly controls and odd looking design may turn some people off

Nov, 2005

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Expert review by : Eliot Van Buskirk (pcmag.com)

Jabra BT500

It's hard to beat the Jabra BT500's snug fit, but it won't earn any points for style.

Comfortable, stable fit. Easy Bluetooth pairing. Very accessible volume buttons.

Design screams "I'm wearing a Bluetooth headset."

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Sep, 2006

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Expert review by : Kent German (cnet.com)

Jabra BT500

The Jabra BT500 is one of the thinnest Bluetooth headsets around. Read our review to see if that's the only attraction.

The Jabra BT500 is compact and has a comfortable fit.

The downside of the Jabra BT500 is its unattractive form factor and stiff volume buttons.

The slim Jabra BT500 fits comfortably, but its performance and styling aren't up to the company's usual standards.

Nov, 2005

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Expert review by : Kent German (cnet.com.au)

Jabra BT500

The Jabra BT500 is one of the thinnest Bluetooth headsets around. Read our review to see if that's the only attraction.

The Jabra BT500 is compact and has a comfortable fit.

The downside of the Jabra BT500 is its unattractive form factor and stiff volume buttons.

The slim Jabra BT500 fits comfortably, but its performance and styling aren't up to the company's usual standards.

Nov, 2005

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Expert review by : PhoneArena Team (phonearena.com)

Jabra BT500 Review

Jabra BT500 is a comparatively big headset, but it's designed so that it is hidden behind your ear and what is seen of it is definitely not huge. Most headsets cover the ear itself and their boom mikes points to the mouth, which creates the illusion of...

Oct, 2007

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Expert review by : Consumer Guide (howstuffworks.com)

Jabra BT500 Bluetooth Headset Review and Prices

The Jabra BT500 Bluetooth Headset provides a comfortable fit with reasonable access to features. Probably the best things about this model are its thin design (0.6 inches) and its snug fit. The headset is very lightweight, and ear gels of various sizes...

comfortable, thin

expensive, volume buttons, microphone performance

Mar, 2007

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Expert review by : Mickey Katz (gadgetell.com)

Gadgetell Review: Jabra BT500 Bluetooth headset

Product: Jabra BT500 Bluetooth headset Price: $199.99 Rating: Average 6.6/10 Pros: Comfortable behind the ear fit, easy handset pairing, comfortable ear gels, long talk time and standby time. Cons: Poor outdoor connection, hard to press buttons,...

May, 2006

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