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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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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Ring, Ring, Ring, Ring, Ring, Ring, Ring!!!!

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

    It is perfect for my needs. I am totally ring free. But I am wondering about the new way to use the usb cord.

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

    Bluetooth

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

    This item meets the exact needs as to the reason for the purchase. It can take a little getting used to in the ear but the added "snuggle" bar makes it more secure than other types I've tried.

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

    WELL MADE, QUALITY UNIT

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

    I have had this for a few weeks now, very pleased with performance. Reception is very clear, very comfortable to wear.

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

    blie tooth

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

    The blue tooth works as expected. reasonable price ...... too bad I host buy email twice per day after????? Jeeze

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Great for in house and office use

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

    I like the item but I had a hard time hearing people when I'm driving with window down. I need a headset for driving only.

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

    Great unit connected to my wife’s Samsung phone in

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

    Great unit connected to my wife’s Samsung phone instantly! This is her second unit as she lost the first one. Will keep buying this as long as they produce it!

    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.

    I do like my Bluetooth ear peace it would be a better rating if it would cancel out more of the background noise

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

    Ok for the price

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works fine. On tap requires a hard press. Does have some latency.

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

    Works great!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I use this headset for my work. I'm on the phone most of the day and was having neck problems. My chiropractor told me to get a wireless headset. This one works perfect!!

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

    Ear piece

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

    All good but ear wrap around could be better hard to deal with glasses with ear wrap around.

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

    Decent

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

    Good quality, but it picks up quite a bit of a background noise - people on the other end complain from time to time.

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

    Replacement for Headset Lost in Italy

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased as replacement for one lost on a trip. Seems to be very good quality.

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

    Bluetooth working fine.

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

    This my first time of using Bluetooth. The explorer seem okay, but I still have to compare it with other makes.

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

    works well, however, easy to lose

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

    Works well, however if you leave it attached to the charging cord it comes off easily and therefore easy to lose

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

    Works well with a Samsung S7

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

    This Bluetooth headset works well with my Samsung S7. I have tried several different brands and I like this one best so far. I had some issues with the earpiece but I think that I have worked it out.

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

    Pretty Good

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

    Not the best out there. but if you want an average Blue tooth that works well, this will do.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    looked like it would be good.

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

    Keeps disconnecting and reconnecting on its own. Doesn't make me happy.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from PlantronicsRepresentative
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      Thank you for your honest review on our Explorer 505, we are sorry to hear you're experiencing trouble with your unit.

      In order to troubleshoot connectivity or audio issues you might want to try resetting the Bluetooth connection between your phone and headset to see if that helps the issue. To do so:
      1. Delete the headset from your cell phone's list of paired devices.
      2. Once deleted, power your phone completely off, then power it back on. This resets the Bluetooth stack in the Bluetooth software on the phone.
      3. Re-pair the headset with your phone. If this does not fix your issue, we suggest pairing the headset to another cell phone as a test.

      If the issue is not present on the second phone, then the problem may be with the first phone, rather than the headset. If the issue exists on the second phone as well, you will need to replace the headset. Please don't hesitate to contact our customer care group at www.plantronics.com/support if you require assistance. Plantronics

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good for the price

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

    It is worth its price, nothing more.. mute is little difficult to operate..

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from PlantronicsRepresentative
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      Thank you for your honest review on our Explorer 505, we will forward your feedback to our team for future consideration. Plantronics

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    I had lost the first one I had. So I just got another one it works for me.

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

    Good Bluetooth for truck driver

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

    This is a good Bluetooth for a truck driver, and very cheap

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from PlantronicsRepresentative
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      Thank you for sharing your feedback on our Explorer 505. We will forward your comments to our team. Please don't hesitate to contact our Customer Care Team at: https://www.plantronics.com/us/en/support/contact if you have any questions! plantronics