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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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice headset

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

    Sound isn't the highest, easy on/off. Good so far.

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

    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.

    Works great, not too big. Fits perfectly. Not having a mute button could bother some people.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I Love this bluetooth.

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

    The best Bluetooth I ever owned. The sound is clear, and the noise canceling is great. Charges very fast.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great article

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

    Great product, better than others long life battery

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Should have done my research

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

    This bad boy is a battery killer and since it uses my Bluetooth it also makes my phone hot. I often have trouble with the volume and I can't hear anything. I stopped using it after giving it a two week college try. Sorry I didn't have a chance to return in the 14 days.

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

      The volume should be loud enough, if its not that 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.

      If the reset doesn't help we can replace the device. It has a 1 year warranty from the date of purchase. You can use the following url to view the replacement steps.
      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&t=All&lang=en_US&popup=false&c=All Plantronics

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    This is working great.

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

    I downloaded the PDF for this series of earpiece and had it synced up with my phone in no time. I like that the unit can be charged with the same cable that I charge my phone, (no cradle). It allows me to answer phone calls in the car without touching my phone.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good buy!

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

    Great product for the price. Very easy to pair with your phone and can be worn on either ear. Also light and comfortable.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Bluetooth

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

    Inexpensive bluetooth headset that works just fine

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

    Works great

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

    This is a nice bluetooth for the price. Works well.

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

    It's ok.

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

    For the price it gives more than how much you pay.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this BT!!

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

    This is one of the best BT I've had and I've used previous versions as well. Very good choice for a simple and easy earpiece

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

    The setup instrucions were not helpful

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

    As a result of the inadequate instructions I was forced to return the item

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good value for bluetooth earphone.

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

    Like features, & simple to set up/connect to iPhone. Only came with one size earpiece (did have earloop). Overall good value.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very clear

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

    Great product for all your devices voice and music.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good quality cheap price

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

    For the price you get a solid headset with good audio

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

    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 wife she is very happy with it. Says it is comfortable and it sounds great on both ends of the conversation.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It is easy to wear.

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

    I have owned it for about 3 weeks. So far I like the way it fits in my ear and it is easy to use.

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

    You can't beat its clarity, I've really enjoyed not having the echo which I've had with my last earpiece. Thanks

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

    Good but not last

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

    It was very good for me for a month. And it passed the time for returning.

    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 are sorry to hear you had a negative experience with your unit.

      This model has a one year limited warranty in the US, please don't hesitate to contact our customer care group at www.plantronics.com/support if you require assistance! Plantronics

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works Great

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

    This Bluetooth works great I can hear the caller with no problems and they can hear me. It is also comfortable to wear.

    I would recommend this to a friend