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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 5 out of 5 stars

    Lightweight, comfortable

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

    The Bluetooth is light weight and comfortable to wear. My wife has small ears and it fits with or without the attachable ear clip.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect Bluetooth....

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

    It was one of the best Bluetooth headset that I had until I lost it! Then I had to try different ones. Still bought the same one again.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for price

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

    I love this product. Great for my needs. Easy and convenient!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great purchase

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great Bluetooth!! I'm completing this review 2 years, post purchase, and it still works.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    easy to use, great buy

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

    This unit connected easily and has operated flawlessly since. Great sound for talking and listening.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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

    Very good quality I recommend it very good sound quality. I really love it I recommend it for everyone.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product.

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This Bluetooth headset provides great service. Works great when I can't reach my iPhone to answer it.

    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.

    The sound is great and it's small so it fits everywhere

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

    Very clear. Fits well in the ear after some adjustments.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    excellent product

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

    I really like the product only thing is that the volume.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Plantronics - Explorer 505 Bluetooth Headset

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

    It is doing a wonderful job. The sound quality is great & the only drawback is that it makes my ear sore after wearing it for a while.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    BEST BLUETOOTH FOR ME.

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

    This is the best Bluetooth I have had yet. My last one was a Jarba Style that I had so much trouble with was ridiculous.

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    disconnect alot

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

    Disconnects a lot and does not stay charged for a long period

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

      The disconnects may be an issue with the headset or with the connection between the headset and phone. 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. and test.

      You should be getting up to 7 hours of talk time for that headset. If you are getting less or the reset doesn't help with the disconnect issue, we can replace that device. You can use the following url to view how to replace the device.

      http://www.plantronics.com/us/support/kb/detail.jsp?vfurl=/articles/en_US/Warranty/RN9669&retURL=%2Fapex%2FknowledgeSearch®ion=us&p=&c=All&k=replacement%2B&t=All&lang=en_US&popup=false&c=All Plantronics

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Ok for price

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

    Chose this brand of Bluetooth because it was inexpensive.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great earpiece

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

    It works very well. I can hear callers clearly, as well as they can hear me.

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

    Plantonics explorer is magical

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

    look for a good blutooth headset for long time and final a have found this perfect headset is magical works

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

    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.

    This is my 4th BT earpiece from this company. They work great...I just have to stop losing them.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Plantronics- Exporer Bluetooh Headset is the best

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

    I purchase Plantroncis - explorer 505 bluetooth headset and the sound is clear when someone speak.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Headset!

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

    I bought this for my father to use with his "dumb" phone in the car. It paired easily and is senior friendly once set up.

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

    My go to brand

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Super long talk time and comfortable.. I love it. Plantronics are easy to pair up and use.

    I would recommend this to a friend