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Much improved but one minor flaw
User: Darius Mocuta, Aug 11, 2007
Ive owned the BT250 which I had horrible static problems with. Then I switched to the BT500 which was better as far as static goes and it was overall a good earpiece. I just recently bought the BT5020 and Im thrilled they kept it a sleek all-black, as well as shrunk the size which is also a great bonus. One thing I wasnt all too thrilled about was the way it goes in your ear. They should have kept the gels and made them all black to match the phone because the clear ones get yellow too fast. These have little gels too but the other models had custom sized ones and fit a little better. This piece however is much improved as far as static and loudness. Not sure how the wind reducer thing works but overall its a good set. In the meantime, Ill continue to wait for the perfect bluetooth headset which I fear will never exist.
Once reset, a nice minimalist earpiece
User: Lance Johnson, Jul 20, 2007
Pros: light, well balanced, beautiful design
Cons: some fitting issues, initial call quality too noisy
My hope was that this unit would offer a more reliable fit on the one hand and would provide better incoming sound on the other. With one major glitch, this BT unit seems to hit the mark.
Upon receipt of the unit, which I pair with a Treo 650, the initial reception was so poor that I thought the unit was defective. Both outgoing and incoming sound quality was distorted and noisy. Before sending it back, however, I called Jabra tech support and was calmly led through a Treo and Jabra reset sequence which entirely quieted the noise.
With that single issue resolved, the headset is terrific. Incoming sound quality is now very good, even with the earpiece outside the canal. Outgoing sound is clear even though the entire headset hides behind the ear with the mic barely peeking around the ear lobe. This is the ultimate stealth headset.
The quality of construction is very high and the unit feels good to my fingers. The buttons have raised tactile surfaces though Im glad I answer the phone from my treo rather than by the headset buttons. Charging is rapid and convenient(thru either USB or DC charger)and the battery lasts longer than my previous units. Altogether, a very satisfactory BT headset.
Alot of plus, one big negative, one small negative
User: Tx Ocelot, Jul 13, 2007
Pros: Comfort first and fore most is this thing is comfortable, great volume, no eargel required
Cons: Static, creaking noise
So my first impressions of the BT5020 was wow, this is comfortable, it weighs less, no eargel and the size is very balanced with the over all package. Turned on the power and it started in pair mode, and paired without a glitch or bump with my Sanyo 8400. So far so good, I was working in the yard, so decided to leave it on and see how I liked the fit and feel. And to speak straight, I forgot I had it on and got the sudden reminder of it real quick when my wife called, the vibrate alert went off (I’d forgotten it had vibrate alert) and I nearly came unglued tell I recalled what was doing it. This thing is that comfortable, no feeling like my ear is plugged up, no strange pulling or pushing, or slippage to keep telling me I have something on/in my ear.
The phone call however set off the first warning signs, there was very distinct static and crackling, this with my phone on my hip on the same side as the earpiece. I kept it in mind but kept working for a few hours before deciding to go and really play with my new earpiece.
I started conducting some tests around the house, called customer service of my phone company, and figured to kill two birds with one stone. I had the phone on a shelf at the same level as my ear, about 3 feet away. The static wasn’t noticed this time so I began moving around the room and it returned. After 9-12 feet distance, the static was so bothersome that if the CSR had answered, Id not have been able to conduct business. I tried moving it closer and at different angles with varying results and little improvement. Static wasn’t noticed as a background noise or white noise type, but direct distortion of voice and or background music (I was on hold a while), it changed with the volume/beat of the sound I was supposed to be hearing clearly.
To say the least, right now I’m not pleased I truly like the feel, fit, weight and appearance of this headset. There is a notable creak from the flexible portion but nothing I will notice after a few days of using something. The button position for those used to the BT500, as I am, is a little different as it is a bit harder to tap the answer/end button, for you can’t really just pinch the end of the mic area and catch the button, as you can with the BT500, but those are small things and a few days of playing will pan out if they become larger issues.
I’ve worn wired headsets for years, mostly Plantronic or Jabra versions’ so moving to BT has been a learning experience. I’m not going to give up on the BT5020 just yet, I’m going to further test it over the weekend, at work where I’ll have multiple other phones and radios on or around my person, at times talking on various radios of various frequencies. I think this will truly tell me if the BT5020 can hold mustard, or if it gets packed up on Monday and sent back, something I’m usually ill tolerant of doing unless something is truly truly broken and/or a turd.
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