Plantronics Explorer 240 Bluetooth Headset

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5 x 8.2 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B003EMRNPG
• Item model number: Explorer 240
  

By : Plantronics
List Price : $39.99
Price : $16.99
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Product Description

The Plantronics Explorer 240 Bluetooth headset provides up to 5 hours of talk time and up to 7 days of standby time. This easy to use headset is equipped with Bluetooth version 2.1. It has separate volume and call controls that makes hands-free calling easier.

 

Plantronics Explorer 240 Bluetooth Headset

 

Technical Details

• Slim earloop and contoured eartip offer a secure, comfortable fit
• Convenient on-off slide switch saves your battery between calls
• Universally compatible headset

Customer Reviews

I've been pleased with Plantronics headphones for some time but this was the first disappointment. On the bright side, it is small, nice looking, clear sounding and comfortable. It also has a nice slide power switch and makes a nice series of beeps when connecting or disconnecting to my phone. I also like the micro usb charging port which allows me to use my phone chargers for this too. Unfortunately, the volume is too low to be usable at all with car noise even at maximum volume. Also, the battery poops out really quick. I have the Explorer 360 which works much better with great volume, clarity, comfort and talk time - this is my main headset.

Cons:
- The volume button is a major pain. There is only 1 volume button, no up or down. So it just cycles 1-2-3-4-5-1... for volume level. Extremely annoying.
- To check battery level, you have to press the Call and Volume button simultaneously, which also changes your volume. Terrible usability.
Pros:
- The sound quality is good. It also has some background noise reduction signal processing. It seems to eliminate car background noise, as my callers could not tell I was in a car.
- Fits snugly and comfortably on the ear.
Overall: I would have given it a 5 if it had an up/down volume, but I'm subtracting 2 stars for the volume button issue because it's that significant.