Motorola HX550 Universal Bluetooth Headset, Black

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Product Description

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Packed with all the features you want from a Bluetooth headset, the Motorola HX550 headset allows you to comfortably text and talk from anywhere, anytime--and at an affordable price without sacrificing high-end communication technology. The HX550 features features CrystalTalk for noise cancellation and the ultimate convenience of MOTOSPEAK, enabling you to read and respond to texts without lifting a finger. You can also take call from two phones at the same time using the Advanced MultiPoint functionality. The HX550 also comes in packaging that's 100 percent recycleable.
Total Versatility. Complete Comfort.
On your ear. In your ear. Ear hook or without. Motorola HX550 is the first headset where you can choose how you want to wear it from three different styles. Enjoy comfort on even the longest calls.

CrystalTalk Technology Gets Rid of Background Noise
With CrystalTalk dual-mic noise cancellation, Motorola HX550 lets your caller focus on the conversation without having to worry about distracting noises. Never let background commotion cut your call short again.
Move Freely With Extended Range
Stay connected to your phone up to 300 feet away. There's no need to make sure you've got your phone with you every step of the way.

MOTOSPEAK Lets You Text Hands-Free From Anywhere
Dictate texts hands-free as well as hear your texts and the sender's name read aloud. Get started by downloading the free MOTOSPEAK app from the Android Market.
Connect in an Instant with RapidConnect
You simply flip the headset open to turn on and answer and flip it closed when you're done. RapidConnect on Motorola HX550 makes it that easy to conserve battery power, increase talk time and take at least one extra step out of your busy day.
Talk, Text, Tunes
Bluetooth technology with the A2DP profile means you can get more than just calls on your Motorola HX550. Listen to navigation directions, music, videos and games through your headset. Take advantage of its comfort fit to enjoy more than just conversation.
Motorola HX550 Universal Bluetooth Headset is your complete hands-free solution. Flip open to answer, enjoy crystal clear calls with dual microphone noise reduction and customize your fit with three wearing styles. HX550 features MOTOSPEAK to text with your voice, A2DP, up to 9 hours of talk time and up to 16 days of standby time.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 1.7 x 3.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B005FPT380
• Item model number: 89484N
• Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)
  

Technical Details

• Comfortable Bluetooth headset with multiple wearing styles--on-ear; in-ear without hook; and in-ear with earhook
• Superior audio quality and noise cancellation of CrystalTalk
• MotoSpeak app from Android Market allows you to Dictate texts hands-free as well as hear your text messages
• Take calls from two phones all from the same headset using Advanced MultiPoint
• Up to 9 hours of talk time, up to 384 hours (16 days) of standby time
• BETTER BACKGROUND NOISE REDUCTION - HX550 cancels twice as much background noise as Plantronics? comparable product. You can hear and be heard with Crystal Talk dual-mic noise cancellation.
• CUSTOMIZE FOR COMFORT- The first headset that lets you choose how you want to wear it from three options - on your ear, in-ear with an earhook or in-ear without a hook.
• Motorola retail packaging includes: Headset, 1 On-ear Hook, 1 In-ear Hook, 2 In-ear Gels, Wall Charger, Quick Start Guide
• POWER FLIP- The unique RapidConnect feature lets you handle calls with just a flip. Simply flip open to turn on and talk, flip closed to turn off and save power.
• TEXT WITH YOUR VOICE- Download MotoSpeak App to dictate texts hands-free and to hear texts read through your headset. Optimized for Android-powered 2.2 or higher devices.

Customer Reviews

I can only really compare this unit to my other headset, the Plantronics 925 which I have used for almost a year or more.
Pairing: Stupidly easy with my iPhone 4. Took a second. Slightly more work with the Plantronics but nothing major.
Fit: The Plantronics is an in-ear model. This Motorola is more of an over the ear model with a piece to squish in the ear. It's pretty easy to take on and off. The only thing that I haven't got down 100% yet is that it tends to point away from my head when wearing it. Other than looking oddly, people on the phone have no trouble hearing me. The Plantronics stuffs into my ear so it has a more intimate feel. This one, much less so.
Turning on/off: This is a big consideration for me because I hate, hate, hate charging my headset. It always seems like when I need it the most, the battery is dead. To turn off the Plantronics, you have to hold the on/off button for about 3 to 4 seconds. Kind of a pain. The Motorola, simple. Just flip open the mic attachment and it's on. Flip it back and it's off. Easy to conserve battery life. Big plus.
Battery life: I haven't used this extensively but I will say that the profile in the iPhone does show the battery life. Huge plus. And when powering on, the headset tells you what it's battery level is. Big plus. The Plantronics only tells you the battery level when you put the headset back into the case.
Overall, other than a minor fit issue, I would have to recommend this over my Plantronics based on some ease of use. I've been happy with the Plantronics for a while but I'm very happy with the Motorola.

Very impressed with the noise cancelling on this. Fit is decent, but could be improved a little. Easy to use and voices are clear for both ends of the call.
Tested with loud running water, a loud range hood and in the car with talk radio on at a reasonable listening level. All situations gave good results to the person on the other end of the call and they couldn't even determine I was using a headset.
I give 5 stars for price vs. performance. Especially impressed after having tried the Jabra Extreme. That was immediately returned and given 1 star (see my review on that).