Jabra BT530

99 reviews

May, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 99 reviews of Jabra BT530. 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. Opinions about the portability and price are overall positive. The sound and comfort also get good feedback. Some have doubts about the durability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Jabra BT530 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Jabra BT530

alaTest has collected and analyzed 25 user reviews of Jabra BT530 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the price and sound. The portability and comfort are also appreciated, whereas there are some mixed comments about the reliability and design.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Jabra BT530

alaTest has collected and analyzed 11 user reviews of Jabra BT530 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. Comments about the size and comfort are generally positive. The price and sound are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some negative views about the durability and portability.

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73% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : Matt (tech-reviews.co.uk)

Jabra BT530 Bluetooth Headset Review

Today we have a product from Jabra; it's the BT530 which is part of the “Smart Series” which boasts that it uses “Cutting-edge technologies to set you free and bring you closer to the perfect sound, comfort and connection”. Well let's have a look and...

All in all, the BT530 is a very aesthetically pleasing headset which has excellent sound and build quality. One feature in particular could be fixed to make this a perfect headset which is the ear hook, which I think should be movable to allow more...

Mar, 2011

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Jabra BT530 Bluetooth Headset

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Feb, 2009

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

Jabra BT530

Multipoint Bluetooth headset bundled with a USB adapter.

Design, included USB adapter, multipoint Bluetooth, range of ear gels included

Hefty price tag, incoming audio could be louder and clearer, no AC charger included

The BT530 isn't a bad headset, but if you can do without the USB adapter then it's best to look for a cheaper alternative.

Nov, 2008

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Expert review by : Aoife M. McEvoy (pcworld.com)

BT530

Putting on the GN Netcom Jabra BT530 ($100 as of December 1, 2008) involved minimal attachment hassles--a plus for those who like their Bluetooth headset to have an earhook.

Comfortable fit, sleek design Hook and no-hook options

Inconsistent call quality Call button hard to reach initially

The BT530's call quality was all over the map: My voice sounded incredibly clear during some calls, but at other times the call recipients picked up on echoes and some distortion of my voice. The other parties sometimes thought my voice sounded hollow,...

Dec, 2008

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Expert review by : Nicole Lee (cnet.com)

Jabra BT 530 Bluetooth Headset review: Jabra BT 530 Bluetooth Headset

Jabra has been a household name in Bluetooth headsets for years, surviving competition from the likes of trendy names like Aliph and newcomers like BlueAnt. And there's a reason why: Jabra usually delivers quality headsets. Like the BT8040 and the JX10...

The Jabra BT530 is an easy-to-use headset that delivers excellent noise-cancellation. It comes with a variety of gel tips for additional comfort for ears of all sizes.

The Jabra BT530 has a boring design, and voice quality could be improved.

The Jabra BT530 is a solid Bluetooth headset with great noise-cancellation at an affordable price.

Dec, 2008

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Expert review by : Ross Catanzariti (pcworld.idg.com.au)

Jabra BT530

Multipoint Bluetooth headset bundled with a USB adapter.

Design, included USB adapter, multipoint Bluetooth, range of ear gels included

Hefty price tag, incoming audio could be louder and clearer, no AC charger included

Nov, 2008

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

Jabra BT530 with USB Adapter

Good looks and solid performance come at a price. If you don't intend to make use of the bundled USB adapter we suggest you look at cheaper alternatives.

Smart design ; Bundled USB Bluetooth Adapter ; Multi-point connectivity ; A huge number of replaceable ear gels

Soft audio levels ; Expensive ; No power adapter (only USB charging cable)

The BT530 and bundled A330 adapter could come to good use in a SMB, but unless you plan to take advantage of the multi-point connectivity and the PC telephony function, we suggest checking out cheaper alternatives first.

Nov, 2008

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Expert review by : PhoneArena Team (phonearena.com)

Jabra BT530 Review

Today´s Bluetooth headsets feature noise cancellation technologies to handle environmental sounds. A new advancement of the afore-mentioned technology that supposedly makes your conversations in noisy environments more pleasant, called Noise Blackout,...

Sep, 2009

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Expert review by : M Freitas (geekzone.co.nz)

Jabra BT530 headset and USB adapter review

A surprise awaits when you use this headset for voice calls over IM services - it's easier than you think.

- still need to install some software from a CD or downloaded from Jabra website (the most up-to-date version). I would recommend having a small flash storage on the device itself to make it easy to install the software directly from the device but...

Jul, 2009

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Expert review by : Josh Korwin (geek.com)

Review: Jabra BT530 Bluetooth Headset and Jabra SP700 Bluetooth Speakerphone

The basics The Jabra BT350 is a lightweight, noise-canceling Bluetooth headset featuring dual microphones, styled somewhat similarly to the Jawbone. The Jabra SP700 is a hands-free, Bluetooth car speakerphone, with the option of either using its...

Mar, 2009

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