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Customer reviews

Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 3612 reviews

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  • Sound Quality

    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

  • Battery Life

    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

  • Connectivity

    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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87%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers have good things to say about the Explorer 505 Bluetooth Headset's sound quality, ease of use, and battery life. Many appreciate its comfortable fit and lightweight design, along with the Bluetooth functionality and affordable price. However, some users experienced issues with the maximum volume level and occasional connection problems. The headset's range and talk time also received positive feedback.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good sound

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fits my ear, easy to use, and good quality sound and I like the strap

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Connection

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It's a really good bluetooth

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really like it. It only has one flaw, I notice when I'm walking under the freeway it tends to get a lil spotty in it's connection to my phone. I'm not sure what causes it but other than that it's pretty cool. I will have to admit there are times when I wish the voice would just let me answer the call without announcing that I'm answering the call LOL.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life
    Cons mentioned:
    Volume

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Works alright but not loud enough.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Buying Bluetooth earpieces is like eating the first piece of cake. You don't know what it will taste like until you taste it and then it's too late! This unit paired easily, has decent battery life, a great price, but is just not loud enough if you're driving down the highway!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from PlantronicsRepresentative
      Posted .

      Thank you for your honest review on our Explorer 505, we will forward your feedback to our team for future consideration when developing new products and accessories. Please don't hesitate to contact our customer care group at www.plantronics.com/support if you have other questions! Plantronics

  • Pros mentioned:
    Fit, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works good

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works good, fits good, sounds good. Nothing to complain about.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Fit, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great item. Good sound, easy to put on. Definitely would recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Bluetooth Headset

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A good idea for individuals that spend a lot of time driving. A wonderful hands-free device to keep people in touch with others while on the go!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best bluetooth I've bought

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this bluetooth. It is easy to use, comfortable fit. The best is knowing I can talk up to 7 seven hours on one charge.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Bluetooth

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    this unit has very good mike and so far has not receive any complaints. people can hear me well. as to the sound i have it at Max all the time and in some cases that level is too low and have trouble hearing the other person, specially when am outside and there is wind. other than that it fits well and sometimes i forget i have it on , its very confortable

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Comfortable and Clear!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This little headset is a workhorse! Calls coming in and going out are crystal clear, and the rubber attachments make it very comfortable to wear. It holds a charge for what seems like forever this little headset is a workhorse! Calls coming in and going out are crystal clear, and the rubber attachments make it very comfortable to wear. It holds a charge extremely well, and I usually only have to charge it every other day. It Both looks and feels nice, and it’s small size makes it unobtrusive.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Clear voice and long battery

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It paired with my old Galaxy S4 without issues and nobody has complained about the voice or sound quality. The battery life is also very good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Bluetooth

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to pair great sound and volume. Has a good battery life

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid Bluetooth Headset

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased this Bluetooth after having a Bose Bluetooth for years. Although there is not as much noise cancelling as the Bose, it seems to be working well. Connection does not seem to drop off the Bluetooth, as they started doing with my Bose.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Had to get one cause if the law hands free

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Cause of hands free law had to bye one only had problem when in left ear with window open person could only hear more intermittent conversation

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It hears "Call" more often than my old one

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far it has been pretty good. Rarely does it say, "Did you say look up" when I distinctly said "Call" some one. It has been pretty reliable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Fit

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great bluetooth

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to use and small enough to not be in the way.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love my desktop.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I just purchased a Lenovo desktop computer.I love it. just getting use to the Lenovo brand. It's 25 inches screen which makes it easy on the eyes. The keyboard is much smaller than the one had before so it taking a while to adjust to it. It is great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I absolutely love this product. It was easy to pair up with my phone and did not require charging prior to using.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Overall good BT headset

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have been mostly happy with Plantronics - Explorer 505. I initially went in to buy a Jabra headset but ended up getting the Plantronics due to it's 4.1 version instead of 3.0 Bluetooth version on the Jabra. Version 4.1 provides better battery saving technology as well as other improvements over 4.0 let alone 3.0. That said I occasionally get static on the headset even with my phone right next to me on my desk. But I also have to say my office is where my 2.4GHz/5GHz router is as well as another BT transceiver on my desktop. So a lot of wireless activity going on in very near proximity of all my devices. I haven't used the headset outside of my office since I use the headset as a hands free option while on my computer. Despite the BT 4.1 version battery life seems to be just ok. But then again the headset is very small thus a very small battery. Overall I'm happy with my purchase and would recommend it to my friends.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great Bluetooth Headset

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am a fan of Plantronics Bluetooth product. I have purchase the Plantronics M165 Bluetooth headset a similar headset. I love my M165! The only thing I have found that I don't like about the Explorer 505 is the silicone eartip. The M165 had different sizes you could choose from. Where the Explorer 505 has ONLY ONE! The loop on the silicone eartip is so flexible it falls out my ear. I bought a set for my frind and the same thing happens to her.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Pretty Solid

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For what I paid for this bluetooth, which was around $60, I think I got a pretty good value. The only thing I didn't like was that it didn't come with multiple ear piece sizes. Luckily I had some from previous bluetooths, so I was able to change it out fairly easily. It works well and I haven't had any real technical issues with the device.

    I would recommend this to a friend