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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:
    Battery life

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    it's not the best out there

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

    I would not buy this item again it's to cheap the only good thing it holds a good charge

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Connection

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    the older version of it its way better !

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

    I have purchased the version before this one about 1 1/12 year ago and the only reason I needed a new one was because normal tear and wear, so I decided to get the newer version, I come to find out its not actually a good choice. This one new does not connect properly to the phone, and its hard to answer or hang up. I had to return it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great to price

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

    This product is great and works just as it was described. Not bad for the price either

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

    Good upgrade

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

    I wanted a headset that I could speak and it would dial the number for me while driving. This one is perfect and does a great job and at a good price.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great for me.

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

    Bought this for my car, desk or anywhere I need hands to be free. I use it to listen to music, send text messages and just want to talk without others listening in.

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

    Plantronics 505 Bluetooth Earpiece

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

    Works fine - way better than the first one I tried (a cheaper version from the same manufacturer). Only missing star is that it hurts the ear if I wear it for long periods of time - comfortable otherwise. Just seems like the earpiece itself could be softer or more flexible somehow. However, the unit works fine otherwise and allows hands free phone operation, which was why I got it to begin with.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    good sound quality

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

    this bluetooth headphone has great sound quality but my ear feels tired in 5 mins

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought 6 of these there not rugged but they sound really good and not 6 at once over time and will buy another

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not as good as previous model I had.

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

    While the clarity is fine, the volume can be a little low at times, because it does not fit as well in my ear as my previous one. Also, the talk time is 7 hours max, compared to the 10 hours I had with the previous model. However, I do prefer the on/off switch on this model compared to the last one, and it charges faster.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from PlantronicsRepresentative
      Posted .

      Thank you for your honest review on our Explorer 505 Bluetooth headset.

      We have several models of headsets with a different set of features and pros. This Explorer 505 features reduced talk time but it has two microphones and supports wideband audio for HD voice and improved noise cancellation.

      Our Explorer 80 Bluetooth headset doesn't support wideband audio, and it doesn't have as good noise cancellation as this Explorer 505, but it does provide you up to 11 hours of talk time. Plantronics

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    hearing is not good on this device

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

    I would not recommend this to a friend. this device does not seem to work as well as the cheaper one, you can buy off the shelf

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Ok. Wished it came in white

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

    Comfortable. Clear range. Serves the purpose well.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Winner

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

    This is my third plantronics bluetooth device. My replacements are due to the earpiece being worn down from so much use. Always have crisp sound.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Comfortable

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

    Very comfortable, good sound quality and easily connects to iPhone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    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.

    This is s very good product you can hear without the back round

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Enjoying having it for my audiobooks.

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

    It allows me to move around freely while still enjoying my books.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good quality. Works for a long while. Easy to use for calls

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

    A Great Bluetooth for the Price

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

    This is the 3rd or 4th Explorer 505 Bluetooth Headset I have purchased. I keep losing them when I take them out and lay them down anywhere other than the charger. I like this model so much because of the value (price is acceptable at present) and it is comfortable to wear all day. I have two that I swap back and forth on long road trips for listening to books on my cell phone, or talking with friends to make the trip go faster. I have tried other Plantronics models, but I keep going back to this particular model because it is such a good value and feels comfortable.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    good product

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

    I like the clear sound that it has for making phone calls and receiving phone calls

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best BT Headsets.

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

    Hard to find, yet having others do not compare to this unit. I now own 2. Enjoy the 7 hours of time, convenience, and comfort.

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    It's ok. Expected more from a Plantronics Device.

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

    Comfort level I would rate this 2 out of 5. The legend model that goes over your ear is more comfortable. Call quality is good. When someone calls you don't have the option to say "answer", you have to press a button on the side of the device to answer the call. This can be unsafe when driving. The button is also situated in a place where you may press it by accident just be removing and putting the device on your ear, don't like that. Biggest gripe about this device is that it only connects to my phone about 70-80% of the time. Sometimes I turn it on and it says "no phone connected" or it says nothing at all. I wouldn't buy this again.

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

      Thank you for sharing your feedback on our Explorer 500; However, we're sorry to hear you were not able to find a comfortable fit. These headsets are designed to fit the vast majority of ear shapes and sizes. It is also important to take into account the different size eartips available and you should be able to find them with the following part number: 201777-03. We also advise to make sure the stabilizers are tucked in your ear for a proper fit. Please note when turning on the earpiece, connection is not immediate as it depends on many conditions, such as Bluetooth, Wifi, interference. It usually takes a few seconds (10-15) to connect to your phone as long as you already have Bluetooth enabled. To isolate the cause of the issue, we strongly recommend you to test it with a different phone and while it is completely disconnected from the first phone. To pair to a seconds phone, you need to set the earpiece in pairing mode: press and hold the call button for 6-8 seconds until LED flashes red and blue repeatedly. Then select under Bluetooth settings. We thank you for your comments. We have shared them with our Product Development Team, as we appreciate feedback based on customer use to create the best products. If you require further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us at: 1-855-765-7878


      however, we do know that one size may not fit all and if you find the product too uncomfortable for normal use we strongly recommend that you consider using a headset with a different wearing style. plantronics