Typical price: £40
What is it: Behind-the-ear stereo Bluetooth headset
What we think: Call quality can't save this headset: it's far too uncomfortable to wear
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 9 July 2008
Tags: Samsung, Samsung SBH500, battery life, earphones, phones
We like:
Easy-to-use controls; decent call quality
We don't like:
So uncomfortable to wear that it hurts; variable music quality
CNET UK judgement:
The Samsung SBH500 Bluetooth stereo headset is marred by a poor, uncomfortable design. Call quality is solid, but we give a pass in all respects
Full review:
Though it was once a rare find in music phones, in the last year stereo Bluetooth has become a common feature. That's a good thing, even if the wireless music quality isn't always reliable, as we like being able to walk around a room while we're listening to our tunes. Continue Reading...
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