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Plantronics Explorer 50 review

Plantronics Explorer 50

CHOICE Expert Rating

66%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  •   Mutable microphone
  •   Can take phone calls
  •   Supports voice dialling on appropriate phones
  •   Sits very securely over your ear
  •   Very compact when not in use
Bad points

Bad Points

  •   When receiving audio there was a noticeable hiss
  •   Multifunction controls can be complicated
  •   Awkward to put on

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
66%
Sound quality receiving score
50%
Sound quality sending score
70%
Fit and comfort score
73%
Durability score
84%
Ease of use score
62%

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Specifications

Controls
On/off, volume, mic mute, answer/end call, connect, toggle voice prompt
Removable cable
na
Cable connection type
na
Cable length (cm)
na
Bluetooth version
3
Bluetooth range (metres)
10
Wi-Fi
na
Replaceable parts
Battery type
Li-ion
Other items included
USB cable (charging), quick start sheet, safety info, compliance manual, warranty

Cost

Price
$40.00

Features

Noise cancelling
Microphone type
Built-in
Noise cancelling microphone
Claimed battery life (hours)
11
Works with Skype
Works with Zoom
Works with Google Meet
Works with Facebook Chat
iOS support
Android support
Digital assistant

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