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Plantronics Explorer 500

Plantronics Explorer 500
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alaScore 83

81 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 81 reviews of Plantronics Explorer 500. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the comfort and size. The durability and design also get good feedback, whereas there are some mixed reviews about the portability. Some have doubts about the sound.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Plantronics Explorer 500 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Plantronics Explorer 500

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 user reviews of Plantronics Explorer 500 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 really like the usability and portability.

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86% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.co.uk)

Plantronics Explorer 500: An affordable Bluetooth headset with premium performance

 

Replacing the Marque 2, this $60 Bluetooth headset offers dual microphones with "noise-canceling DSP and GSMA-certified HD Voice," and a unique USB charging strap.

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Expert review by : Sascha Segan (pcmag.com)

Plantronics Explorer 500

 

The $60 Plantronics Explorer 500 sets the benchmark for affordable, no-frills Bluetooth headsets.

Comfortable. Good sound and voice quality. Physical volume buttons.

Range and call quality, while good, aren't outstanding.

Performance and Conclusions Voice commands are basic; when you hold down the Call button, it launches your phone's voice command system. Incoming calls alert you of the number, but not of the name of the caller. A smartphone app, Plantronics Hub,...

May, 2016
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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Plantronics Explorer 500: An affordable Bluetooth headset with premium performance

 

Replacing the Marque 2, this $60 Bluetooth headset offers dual microphones with "noise-canceling DSP and GSMA-certified HD Voice," and a unique USB charging strap.

Apr, 2015
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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com.au)

Plantronics Explorer 500: An affordable Bluetooth headset with premium performance

 

Replacing the Marque 2, this $60 Bluetooth headset offers dual microphones with "noise-canceling DSP and GSMA-certified HD Voice," and a unique USB charging strap.

Apr, 2015
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Expert review by : John V. (phonearena.com)

Plantronics Explorer 500 Review

 

Replacing last year's Marque 2 as Plantronics' midlevel offering, the Plantronics Explorer 500 hopes that its reasonable $60 cost might pique the interest of those who prefer simplicity...

Simple design ; Useful charging strap ; Decent battery life

Disappointing call quality performance ; Voices through the earpiece sound strained and crackly ; No media controls whatsoever

Bearing a sticker tag of $60, that’s considerably less than the majority of models currently on Plantronics’ lineup. Factoring its support for HD voice, it’s not something we see in many headsets under the $50 price mark, so it’s a feature that...

Jul, 2015
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Expert review by : Helena Stone (chipchick.com)

Plantronics Explorer 500 Bluetooth Headset Review

 

Not too long ago, we took a look at the Plantronics Voyager Edge UC and Plantronics Blackwire C725. While the Blackwire C725 was terrific for use with a computer and the Voyager Edge UC is great for switching frequently between a smartphone and...

Affordable. Small discrete design. Super comfortable fit. USB charging cable is cleverly designed. Very good HD audio and call quality

Would like for the audio volume to be able to get a bit louder

May, 2015
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Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

Very comfrey and easy to use

 

Nice product and lives upto everything that was in the description

May, 2017
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Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

Good ear piece

 

Though I recommend this for a good ear piece I am disappointed about it as compared to the M55. It is just as comfortable but it doesn't quieten surrounding noise as well as the M55. Overall a good piece, but I should have bought the M55.

Jun, 2016
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