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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, 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.

    Works great and holds charge well Voice clear. Volume loud enough

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great bluetooth Headset for beginners!

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

    Plantronics has always been on the forefront of Bluetooth headsets. This one is a great choice and so easy to pair with an iPhone.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    great value

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

    Great bluetooth earpiece, clear, light, comfortable.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Comfortable fit

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

    Fits comfortably in my ear. Has good sound quality and volume.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Plantronics 505

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

    Very good item, but the M165 Is cheaper and better

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth the money

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

    I really like this headset. It is compact but fits nicely in your ear and stays there. When you turn it on, it tells you how much listening time you have on the charge. It also comes with a unique "charge strap" that fits into a USB port. I would recommend this headset if you want clear communications and a convenient size.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome BT headset .

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

    No one makes good BT headsets anymore ..only more headphones . I own 2 plantronics voyager edge for work . one broke down so i chose this as a replacement . Pros : Small and light Great standby ( deep sleep function ) Has mute on the headset ( but kind of weird to use ) Voice is clear on both sides and has good range . Nice charging cable Cons : Still Micro USB for charging . Only one ear tip provided which is kind of hard . ( i purchased 3 small from ebay which i use )

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not a Great Fit in Ear

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

    This is not my favorite headset. My biggest issue is that it hurts my ear. I wish there was a different option for the plastic cover - this one is too big and too hard for me. I am also having trouble with the volume - it does not get loud enough for me when driving on busy, poorly paved roads. Because I have the volume up so high, the person on the other end of the call can hear every detail of my surroundings. On the plus side, the sound quality is good, battery life is approx 7 hours and it pairs to your Iphone with little effort. I've had a jawbone icon for years and I will be switching back.

    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 headset, we will forward your feedback to our team for future consideration. If the headset's ear tip is too tight or loose we recommend that you try a different ear tip size. The one pre-installed on this unit is the universal size but you can find our small and large ear tip kits with part numbers 201955-01 and 201955-03 (respectively). Please don't hesitate to contact us at www.plantronics.com/support if you require assistance. Plantronics

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    good audio quality

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

    long battery life good range also fits comfortably in ear.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good quality, fit and volume only issue

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

    Disclaimer - I have small ear holes. I have normal ears, but the jokes are small (even petite ear buds don’t fit -yes, those are a thing!) It is great, just doesn’t fit as well as I’d hoped. I’m sure it does for most people, and fits well enough for me. I do wish I could turn the volume up a bit more.

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

    Great Bluetooth clear sound and great range perfect gift

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    good, solid earpiece from a great company

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

    Nice earpiece, comfortable to wear and easy to use. Great sound quality and a bargain at the price. I am a solid Plantronics fan!!!!!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Solid performance

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

    I replaced my old reliable Jawbone Era 2, which could no longer hold a charge, with the Plantronics Explorer 505, and I have not been disappointed. The Explorer's battery life is twice that of the Era 2 when it was new (7 hours vs 4 hours). The Explorer is small like the Era 2. Audio quality and fit are good with the universal in-ear adapter. Bluetooth pairing is easy with my iPhone 6. However, the Explorer can't control volume on my iPhone like the Era 2 (Bluetooth AVRCP). The placement of the volume control buttons on the Explorer are too easily accidentally pressed. Nevertheless, overall I'm happy with the Explorer and expect a long useful life from it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Finally a Bluetooth that fits small ears and works

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

    I tried many Bluetooth brands and models, I have finally found a match for my small ears and works fantastic!!!! Just ordered a backup!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good bluetooth

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

    This is a good bluetooth which connected with my phone very quickly and is easy to use because it pairs up as soon as I turn it on.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect

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

    You can pair two devices simultaneously. Works great for personal and work phone. Sound is clear and everyone can hear me perfectly.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Clear sound

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

    This ear piece has great sound quality and easy to use.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    This product has awesome sound. I can hear clearly through it and it’s easy to hide under my hair bc if it’s size.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Value

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

    Holds charge for long time, recharges quickly. Comfortable to wear. Love the on/off switch to extend charge life.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it.

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

    Stays in my ear without attachment. Sound quality is great. Callers on other end state good sound with no noise.

    I would recommend this to a friend