VXI BlueParrott 202524 Roadwarrior B250 Bluetooth Handsfree Headset for Cell Phones and Computers with AC and Auto Chargers

... that can actually be used in something other than a totally quiet room. Noise cancelling mic works very well; earpiece produces plentifully adequate volume; battery life outstanding. Would be glad 2 have a binaural model with more over-the-head padding (for my bald head) but other than that I wouldn't change a thing.

I already did this once but here we go again. I ordered two of these & one is fine & works great but one is bad & I sent it back 2 VXI & it still doesn't work right. Two other friends have this same headset on my recommendation & theirs also work fine. I need another one that works properly but so far have not made any progress.

Since I spend a lot of time in the car talking business I was looking 4 a headset that sounded better than my Plantronics with the short boom mic & was comfortable 2 wear. Everyone who I have done a test by switching between the Plantronics & the VXI agree that the VXI sounds like a traditional land line & has less road noise. The volume can be cranked up 2 cover any amount of background noise with good quality. The only downside is that the unit is a bit heavy & all the weight in on one side & takes some getting used to. I have worn it 4 hours & will switch sides periodically when it starts 2 become uncomfortable I believe that this is a small price 2 pay 4 the superior performance.

I purchased this unit specifically 4 use with Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Preferred. In particular, I wanted it 4 use in relatively high noise locations like cars at expressway speeds, airport terminals & the like. It was also recommended by Nuance, the publishers of Dragon Naturally Speaking.

I am returning the unit 4 a refund. The negatives of the B250 are, I think, greater than the positives. For people in special situations, such as truck drivers, who can deal with bulk of this unit, because they are in the same place 4 much of their work day (the cab of their truck) or office workers staying in one place, the B250 may be fine.

For my needs, though, the B250 is far too bulky. It would not last long being pushed into a roll-on, messenger bag, backpack or other carrier. The simple metal headband would be quickly twisted, bent or destroyed. The boom 4 the microphone doesn't look like it would stand up either.

Pairing is just plain ridiculous. You are required 2 1) hold down a button, 2) until lights begin 2 flash, 3) listen 4 up 2 15 seconds 4 2 series of tones followed by 4 more tones & then 4) release the button. And all this is after as shorter series of steps. (Oddly, there are two separate sets of instructions 4 pairing with a Bluetooth device, both with distinct instructions; i.e., one saying wait 4 2 tones, the other saying wait 4 2 tones followed by 4 more. Confusing, 2 say the least.)

When more than perhaps a foot away from my ear, I could hear nothing from the headset, which rendered this process impossible 4 me. The pairing process also proved 2 be erratic. Sometimes it worked, sometimes it didn't.

Charging times struck me as far too long. The first charge, according 2 the instructions, must be 16 hours.

I tried some tests of the noise cancelling features, turning up the radio & television. Noise suppression was okay, but nothing spectacular. There was no significant difference in the recognition of my words by Dragon when using the B250 or other Bluetooth headsets with noise cancelling features.

On the whole, I don't think the B250 offers any significant advantages over other quality noise-cancelling Bluetooth headsets, I think 4 those who are sitting in one place throughout the day, such as the cab of a truck or an office, the B250 would be more comfortable than one of the smaller, loop over the ear or in the ear types. But 4 someone on the go, the unit is just too bulky. And pairing it is a major bear, substantially more difficult than it has 2 be.

Jerry

I had a jawbone prior 2 this & it had a lot of background noise. This is by far the best bluetooth around, my wife use 2 have a hard time hearing me when I was diving in my truck, but the first time I called her using the blueparrot she thought I was still in the office on the land line. Everyone I talk 2 comments about how clear I sound.

You're using no wires because this headset is Bluetooth compatible! BlueParrott Headset B250 is a professional grade wireless Bluetooth headset. This new enhanced version of the B150 has the same great noise cancelation qualities, now with 10+ hours of talk time & over 66 feet of range. Works with any Bluetooth enabled device including cell phones & computers. Simply pair the BlueParrott headset with your cell phone or computer & you'll be able 2 be handsfree & wire free! The headset features a noise-canceling microphone 2 reduce background noise. This is the best performing headset in noisy environments. Delivers noise cancellation that the competition only talks about. Professional grade durability & comfort, & additional functionality such as mute, & volume adjustment.