That in and of itself isn't too bad, but it really becomes an issue when wearing my sunglasses (which is often while driving). It actually sits on top of my ear, pressing in on the edges of it. It's designed similar to an "around the ear" cup, but smaller. The padding around the ear cup and on the headband are soft and comfortable, but the size of the ear cup leaves a little to be desired. With the B450-XT, pocket use is a non-issue, and I can get 50+ feet away before things started to break up.Ĭomfort is where things start to get questionable. In real world use of my last headset, I would sometimes have trouble using it if my phone was in my pocket opposite the ear piece, and I could only get about 20 feet away before breaking up. Phones are not a Class 1 device and you won't likely see that kind of distance. This is a little deceptive, as you have to pair to a Class 1 device as well to get that sort of range. This is advertised as a Class 1 Bluetooth device, giving you a range of 300 feet. The range has also improved over the last one I had. I personally would've preferred the older dedicated style charging plug because of how weak micro-USB cables can be, but at least this lets you also update the firmware if needed. Charging is via a USB port, so you can power it from the included USB charger or any standard USB charger. Also, one of the voice commands is "Check battery," which will tell you if the battery is low, medium, or high (and say your phone's battery level as well). The good news is it will transmit the battery level to your phone if your phone supports it. That means trying to not let it drain all the way and not fully charging it. It should also be noted that their current models use Lipo batteries, and you may want to practice good lithium based charging habits for the best long term use. I talk on it for a half hour to an hour each day, and I can go just over a week between charges. Thankfully it's rare I need it that loud due to how effective the ear cup is at blocking ambient noise, and you can get around this by controlling the volume via your phone instead of the headset volume buttons.īattery life is also stellar thanks to the large battery, which accounts for the bulk of the headset. It's actually way too loud in my opinion, to the point of being uncomfortable. When you hit the highest volume setting, it plays a high pitched and very loud beep to let you know. Be careful turning up the volume to max, though. If you want an even greater audio experience, there is a stereo version with two speakers (keep in mind this wouldn't be advisable if you plan to use it while driving, and likely illegal). Music comes through crisp and clear, with a solid low end and a good overall balance of sound. With A2DP support, you can also stream audio. Its speaker is large and loud, so you'll not have any problems listening to a call. It is not a noise canceling headphone, and it only has one ear cup anyway. I will clarify that this only applies to the microphone. If you have this headset, the Blue Parrot app gives you a test function to record and play back for your own demonstration. You can't truly appreciate it without hearing it first hand, but unfortunately I don't have a way to demonstrate it. There may be a slight noise in the background in extra noisy environments like that, but for normal situations the person on the other end would think I'm in a quiet room. To give you an idea of how well it works, I can roll my window down while driving down the interstate, and the person I'm talking to would still hear me clear as day. Blue Parrot headsets are famous for their noise cancellation, and have improved upon it with the B450-XT. My prior one lasted 4-5 years before finally breaking, so I upgraded to the newest model, the B450-XT.Ĭustomizable "Parrot Button" with voice commands As a trucker, noise cancellation and battery life are two of the biggest concerns for me, and no one has been able to come close these headsets in the past. I've been a fan of the Blue Parrot line of headsets for years. I only covered the differences between it and the B450-XT in this review, so read this initial post first as it mostly applies to the B550-XT as well. Recommended for truckers and warehouse professionals experiencing noisy environments.UPDATE: Added review of the newer B550-XT in comment #15. Best of all, you get 20 hours of talk time per charge. The ability to stream audio from music players, GPS or any Bluetooth device. Wideband audio's natural, easty-to-understand sound quality. BlueParrott B250-XTS SE Wireless Single Ear Bluetooth Headset with USB Charging Cableįeatures Enhanced Xtreme Noise Suppression to ensure you're always heard and understood.
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