Plantronics - Explorer 505 Bluetooth Headset - White

I have been using the Plantronics Explorer 505 for two months Plantronics Bluetooth headset designs range from dull to aggressively corporate. The mid-priced Explorer 500 headset fits in with that heritage: The sound is good, works well, and has a lot of fit options. If you're looking for a solid, no-frills headset, it definitely hits the mark. The Explorer 500 is a two-inch long black stub with an eargel and a micro USB charging port on the back end. Half of the outer face is ridged and becomes a Call button, and there's a physical power switch and volume buttons on the top and bottom. The battery life is good and can be charged with any micro USB charger. The headset comes with a charging cable and you use your own charger. 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, allows you to set your headset to beep if you lose it, and monitor its battery life from your phone. The Plantronics Explorer 500 isn't brimming with cutting-edge features, but it delivers reliable calling at a reasonable price. If your needs are simple, the Explorer 500 is a solid bet.

It's super hard to find a bluetooth earpiece that does what it was made to do. This one actually works and LONG-TERM! People can hear me clearly and I can hear them clearly. That's all I ask. I've had this one for over a year now. The rubber part that goes in my ear is super comfortable too. I don't like the squishy ones or the ones that are too hard. This one is perfect. Of course now that I've recommended it to family, it seems they've discontinued one of the few working bluetooth earpieces out there. If they ever come back, I highly recommend the Plantronics 505. The $60 price point is a great investment.

Previously had the Plantronics Voyager Edge headset and liked it, however, recently found out it melts after a session in the clothes dryer :-( Didn't want to spend that much again, so I went with the Explorer. It's an OK substitute, with a few of caveats: ** It comes with just one ear-gel cover size, medium. In my average-size ear, that means the ear-clip is a must, as the device falls out easily without it. The Edge ships with all 3 sizes, and the large-size provides enough staying power to use the headset without the clip. Plantronics offers a 3-pack of each size at their website reasonably priced with shipping at just over $5. The Voyager Edge had a bunch of motion sensor features, like answering a call if you put it in your ear, or pausing music playback if you took it out -- these functions often didn't work properly and I'd shut them all off, so I don't miss any of that. ** The earpiece itself is loud enough when on a call or listening to audio, but the voice prompts are barely audible unless you're in a quiet setting. They were much louder with the Edge. ** I kinda miss the call announcement feature of the Edge which spoke the callers name and had the option to 'answer or ignore' using voice. Not exactly a fault though, at double the price there have to be some features that aren't in the Explorer. I prefer the design and appearance of the Voyager 505 -- it's flat, and doesn't protrude out of the ear nearly as much as the Edge. The buttons are easier to deal with than the Edge. Overall, I'm pleased with the purchase but do wish it shipped with all 3 sizes of earpiece covers, and had louder voice prompts.

I've had every high end earpiece on the market from Jawbone to Bose to Jabra, Motorola, you name it I've used it. Usually spending somewhere between $100 and $150 a pop. My most recent was the Motorola Sliver II at $130. Loved it but it had some chronic design flaws. After my third one I found they had stopped making it. I did not like the clunkiness of the Platronics Voyager 2 with the boom mic and refused to go with "dog-collar" type headset. I checked out the Plantronics Explorer 505, read the reviews and figured with the two-week trial period at Best Buy I could always bring it back if it was subpar. It has been fantastic! As someone who spends 3K+ min per month on a headset, I can tell you this is the least money you will spend for the best quality headset, hands down. Buy it.

Speaker went out on I phone 7 plus. I bought the Ear piece and used blue tooth to get around speaker issue and having to buy a new phone.

I’ve had this head piece for over 4 years. I have no complaints. The 2yr warranty that goes with it is awesome, too. Sound is clear and connection is great. My calls are heard clear when ppl talk to me. Playing music while having this on at work makes the day go by a lot better.

Works great sound is perfect, little discomfort In the ear.

This ear piece work great and was a great price. I would recommend it. It was easy pair with my IPhone.