Logitech Laptop Headset H555 Portable Audio For Notebooks (981-000261)

by Logitech

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 3.3 x 8.8 inches ; 8.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B003NREDHS
• Item model number: 981-000261
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #69 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Computer Accessories > Headsets & Microphones
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 23, 2010

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Laptop Headset H555 Noteworthy Features
•	Lightweight, foldable and portable
•	Super wideband audio for high-quality Internet voice and video calls
•	Comfortable and adjustable behind-the-head design
•	Crystal-clear USB audio
•	Rotating noise-cancelling mic

Features

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Logitech Laptop Headset H555 Fold-and-go pure digital audio for notebooks Compact and comfortable, this high-performance USB headset folds flat, so you can easily take clear communications with you wherever you work.

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Enlarge Foldable, take-along design Slips easily into your laptop bag and comes complete with a soft travel case Clearer Internet calls in Super Wideband Better voice quality using less network bandwidth Works with Skype 4.0 for Windows, Skype 2.8 for Mac and Logitech Vid Enlarge Adjustable comfort Behind-the-head design and adjustable ear pads give you a personalized fit

Enlarge Pure USB digital audio Clear, crisp stereo sound for your voice communications, music, movies and games Simple USB connection Enlarge Noise-cancelling mic Reduces background noise so you're clearly heard Rotates out of the way when you're not on a call

Compatibility

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Package Contents Headset Soft travel case User documentation 6-ft (1.8-m) cable 2-years limited hardware warranty

Works with Windows and Mac OS USB port Super wideband audio supported in Logitech Vid, Skype 4.0 for Windows or later, and Skype 2.8 for Mac or later

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Which Logitech Headset Is Right For You?

	USB Wired					Wireless
Good Better Best
						ClearChat PC Wireless Headset
	USB Headset H330	USB Headset H360	ClearChat Comfort USB Headset	USB Headset H530	Laptop Headset H555
What Do You Get?	Clear and simple digital audio	Better, clearer laser-tuned audio	Enhanced digital audio and superior comfort	High-performance audio control	Foldable, portable audio for notebooks	Crystal-clear audio with complete freedom of movement
Connection Choices
Wireless USB receiver: Reliable 2.4 GHz connection with 33 ft. range
Wired USB cord: Plug-and-play digital audio with USB cord
Audio Quality
Noise-cancelling microphone
Laser-tuned premium sound: Crystal clear audio detail with virtually no distortion
Three equalizer settings: Optimize audio quality for calls, music or games with one touch
Super Wideband Audio: For clearer Internet calls
Comfort and Control
Adjustable Headband
Plush Ear Pads
Style	Over-the head	Behind-the-head	Over-the head	Over-the head	Behind-the-head	Over-the head
Convenient Audio Controls		In-line controls	In-line controls	On-ear for fastest volume and mute control	In-line controls	On-ear for fastest volume and mute control
Rotating Boom Microphone
System Support
Windows Vista
Windows XP, 7
Mac OS X
Audio Application Support
Skype, Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, Windows Media Player, iTunes, Logitech Vid

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Product Description

The logitech laptop headset h555. pure digital sound, to go. the lightweight usb headset folds flat and delivers crystal clear digital sound.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

42 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Get with an extended warranty, September 22, 2010

By 

Tyler Larson (Scottsdale, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Logitech Laptop Headset H555 Portable Audio For Notebooks (981-000261) (Personal Computers)

I wear this headset 12 hours a day on the average for work; it's comfortable and convenient, and the sound quality is fantastic -- good enough for making high-quality recordings.

However, it will break. The reliability of this device is abysmal. I'm on my 5th one. However, it's worth mentioning that I keep getting the same one despite it's terrible track record.

When I first went looking for a headset, I bought about 6 different models from different manufacturers, and tested each for comfort, sound quality, recording quality, and noise reduction; this headset was the clear winner by a fairly decent margin.

So my solution, and my recommended solution, is to buy the headset from some place that offers a reasonable extended warranty program. Every time it breaks, take it back and get a new one, presumably at no additional charge. Plus, you get a new headset every few months.

41 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Fine, but nothing special. Watch the video to hear for yourself!, August 26, 2010

By 

Pavahotti (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Logitech Laptop Headset H555 Portable Audio For Notebooks (981-000261) (Personal Computers)

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This Logitech headset is perfectly adequate for chats on Skype (or any other VOIP software). However, that's about it. Although the headset is very comfortable, the quality of the microphone is barely better than Telephone-quality. You won't be using this for voiceovers or podcasts. In fact, you can probably get better sound out of your built-in microphone!

Take a listen as I compare this microphone with the built-in mic of my MacBook Pro, and then with my Audio Technica 2035 (just to see what a good mic sounds like).

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Mic Issues on 3 of the 4 I own, August 18, 2010

By 

Starlightlily (Highland, UT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Logitech Laptop Headset H555 Portable Audio For Notebooks (981-000261) (Personal Computers)

I work from my home so I use a headset 5 days a week. I purchased 2 of these headset and own 4 of them(Logitech has sent replacements). Let me first say I like Logitech products A LOT. I just don't like this one.

I gave it 2 stars because when it works it's great.

Pros:

Very Comfortable

Sound is good

Mic is good when it works

Logitech support is good(I should not have to know that).

Cons:

Both of the the ones I have purchased the Mic went out.

Logitech has sent me 2 replacements of the 2...only 1 is still working...you guessed it Mic went out.

So out of the 4 set's 3 have dead mic's