Plantronics M2500 Bluetooth Headset

Manufacturer:	Plantronics
List price:	~~$69.99~~
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Plantronics M2500 Bluetooth Headset

Average rating: Stars

Mostly satisfied

Of all of the reasonably priced headsets tried, this was the one I have found to be most satisfactory. Some callers indicate the voice from my end sounds strange, but that may be just a matter of getting used to, as to me distortion is minimal or negligible when I test the system by leaving a message for myself, and most callers do not even take notice during use. It is the most satisfactory unit in terms of clarity in the earpiece, and the interchangeable rubber tips optimize fit and aural need for any user's ear. With my PPC 6601, the unit has been for the most part trouble free and a breeze to use.

The mute function is one of my favorite and this is the first unit to provide consistent mute function access using the m/f toggle button. Doing so never endangers hanging up on a call (very intelligent engineering on that point!) because that's a completely different button and location which by the way is easy to operate confidently, even in a swaying, moving vehicle.

The only known glitchs:
-When I had to reset my PPC the unit must now pair using the passkey every time I turn it on, even though I have tried deleting the unit and re-pairing from scratch.
-If I hip my PPC on my left and have the earpiece in my right ear signal stability is marginal--for clear-sight, mfr's stated usable distances have been accurate.

I wish the boom was adjustable as it sticks out somewhat unimpressively from the side of my face (I'd actually prefer a longer boom that reaches down closer to the mouth, that would also I think improve the quality for callers).

All in all this is the best unit for the money that I have come across. Several colleagues have asked me for referrals and are equally pleased.

Plantronics M2500 Bluetooth Headset - Plantronics

Plantronics M2500 against the Motorola RAZR V3

I had a previous generation Plantronics with a Sony T68i phone, and had the same kinds of problems that people are reporting for this model. In all honesty, I think it may be a matter of how well Bluetooth is implemented on the phone.

On the Motorola RAZR V3, I have NEVER had any problem. I have clear calls, and people can hear me clearly. I can leave the phone on my desk at home and walk around the house (about 45 feet of distance), with no problems. Voice dialing works (a function triggered by the M2500, but available based on if your phone supports it.) I can hang up calls, and transfer calls from the headset to the phone, and phone to the headset with no problems.

I will recommend, however, that you keep the headset charged. I have not run into any battery issues on this headset, but on my previous generation Plantronics, I had all sorts of issues related to a dieing battery. (Callers could not hear me, or I would sound staticy and distorted).

I generally conserve battery life by not leaving the headset in standby. (Turn off when not using). If I am waiting for a call, I will leave the headset on, but if I take the headset off and put it in my pocket, I'll shut it off. If someone calls, I'll answer my phone, then transfer the call to my headset if I think that I will be talking for more than a few minutes.

In any case, I believe this headset is worth a try. I'd probably shy away from using this as a Bluetooth headset on a computer. (I've yet to find a stable bluetooth implementation on a Windows machine), but if you are considering this for your phone, I'd give it at try.

-Brian

Plantronics - Plantronics M2500 Bluetooth Headset

HORRIBLE

I can hear just fine, but the people I call can only hear a broken robot. Terrible product, and waste of money!