Motorola Bluetooth H710 Headset [Retail Packaging]

by Motorola

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 2.4 x 8 inches ; 0.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000WJ8P38
• Item model number: 83420VRP
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (364 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #28,122 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)

Product Description

Latest generation chipset with echo and noise cancellation software. Multi-point technology allows switching between 2 Bluetooth audio device. Includes travel charger.

Customer Reviews

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93 of 93 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite!!, March 22, 2008

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This review is from: Motorola Bluetooth H710 Headset [Retail Packaging] (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I've owned a number of bluetooth headsets (Jawbone, BlueAnt x3micro) , including the H710's predecessor, the H700. For me, comfort is the most important feature. Both of the Motorola headsets are among the most comfortable headsets that I have owned or tried. They could be worn for hours without a hitch. Voice quality is a close second to comfort, and the H710 doesn't disappoint. I believe voice quality goes hand-in-hand with fit; because the other headsets that I mentioned were "in-the-ear" types, if you cannot get them to fit exactly, their sound quickly deteriorates. This is not the case with the H710, which sits "over-the-ear". The earloop is barely noticable.

I knocked off a star for two reasons: (1) neither myself nor the party I was speaking with while using the headset could tell their was any realistic noise cancellation occurring, even though it was supposedly "improved" from that of the H700; and (2) Motorola changed the charger connector! The H700 has a mini-USB connector. I had a bunch of those mini-USB chargers laying around . . in my car, my office, at home. Well, time to toss them because the H710 uses an all together different micro-USB connector.

76 of 76 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Motorola Bluetooth H710 Headset is Superb in almost every way., May 18, 2008

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J. Randolph "Lover of all gadgets." (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Motorola Bluetooth H710 Headset [Retail Packaging] (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I bought the Motorola Bluetooth H710 based largely on the reviews I've read about it here on Amazon. I agree with most that the sound quality (hearing and being heard) is excellent. That was the number one criteria for me and nothing else was that important. Any "extra" benefits would just be gravy. While my Virgin Mobile cell phone is not listed on the compatibility lists of Motorola and LG (the cell phone manufacturer), I had no problem pairing the headset and cell phone on the first try. My cell phone has a voice dialing feature and this Bluetooth headset allows for voice dialing (flawlessly).

I have to admit that I was a bit skeptical about the claims of some stating that this unit was so light that they forgot that they were even wearing it. I must apologize for doubting them, because after wearing this headset a few times, I actually DID forget that I had it on. I consider it also to be a huge bonus that this unit is so small and unobtrusive. I've seen some Bluetooth headsets that looked like the wearer had a small brick strapped to the side of their head and I wished to avoid that look at all costs. No worries with this headset. Even with the microphone folded out, this headset is very inconspicuous; with it folded in, even more so.

My other concern was wearing this headset with glasses. Thanks to Lasix, I don't wear prescription glasses anymore, however, my eyes are more sensitive to light now so I wear sunglasses whenever out and about and I take my shades on and off numerous times. This headset easily fit over my ear and I found that I could put on or remove my sunglasses without dislodging the headset.

I was also pleased that it was so easy to convert the headset to wear on either ear. The change over literally takes a few seconds and couldn't be easier.

I have two negative things to say about this headset and they are:
1. I don't wear this headset every day. I only use a cell phone and this headset once a week or so. Since the headset has a fairly long standby time, I expected that with the headset turned off that it would remain charged for quite some time. Wrong! With my headset fully charged (and turned off), I went to use it 6 days later and the battery was completely dead. Why the battery drains completely in a few days (with the unit completely turned off) is a mystery to me and a very unpleasant surprise. I don't know if my headset is faulty or if others have experienced this same issue.

2. My second complain is that before I purchased this headset, nowhere in the description did I read that this headset's battery is not replaceable AND that the battery is only good for a limited number of charges (I don't have the manual in front of me but I believe it stated that the unit was good for about 200 charges). With this headset, after the battery fails, you have to toss the whole thing and buy a new headset. Prior to this purchase, I had narrowed my Bluetooth headset choices down to two different makes and models and while the other headset initially cost more, the battery could be replaced.

Because the battery in my headset completely loses its charge in less than a week, I now keep it plugged into the charger all of the time when I'm not wearing it. I don't know what this will do to the longevity of the battery (especially with the limited number of charges it will take), but usually Lithium-Ion batteries last longer by letting them run down completely before recharging them - not leaving them constantly hooked up to a charger. Only time will tell if leaving my headset plugged in to the charger most of the time will shorten its lifespan.

Bottom line, I really like this headset. Outside of the battery issues, I have nothing but high praise for this model, the Motorola Bluetooth H710. If I can get a full year of use out of this headset before it bites the dust, then I'll consider this a great bargain.

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My search finally ended!, April 29, 2008

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Tor Slettnes (SF Bay Area, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Motorola Bluetooth H710 Headset [Retail Packaging] (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I recently have tried a variety of headsets, including the Plantronics 510 the Jawbone, and the Motorola H700 and H710, all to replace my trusty, old, cheap and very durable (so durable I gave up waiting for it to break, so that I could find something with better sound quality) Motorola H300.

Among all these, I decided to keep the Motorola H710. It is _nearly_ perfect in all aspects, the only minor drawback compared to its predecessor, the H700, is that it has a micro-USB charging connector rather than a mini-USB one (I have tons of mini-USB peripherals, including my cell phone, camera, etc...)

The Jawbone CAN be a good and comfortable fit, if the anatomy of your ear agrees with it. I was lucky that way, it was actually the most comfortable headset I have used. Even for me, though, it was not "instant love", it took a bit of training to learn how to put it on correctly in a hurry (i.e. when receiving an incoming call). The ear loops (4 different ones included in the package) are very stiff, and I can see how they would easily break after a while. The sound quality was excellent while in my car driving - even across a noisy concrete bridge there would be no way for the other party to tell. Also, incoming sound quality was great - the volume adjusts based on background noise, and the ear plugs are rubberized and block most other noise. It is also a good-looking headset; it matched my phone (a black Nokia N95 8GB) quite well. My main two issues with it were the charging connector (a proprietary one, and only a USB charging cable was included; also not that easy to plug/unplug), and the fact that the power-on time (from off to connected) was a bit too long (timing it, I got anywhere from 9 to 13 seconds..). I prefer to keep my headset turned off when not in use (battery life, connection-time issues.. etc.)

The Plantronics was also great with respect to sound quality; I would say though that it did not quite beat the Jawbone while driving in a car.. (I did not try either one while walking outside in wind though). I did not quite like the large size though (my pockets are full enough already with my cell phone, keys, wallet...), and as someone mentioned, it would seem that it could easily wear out after prolonged pocket-use... Finally, I did not like the proprietary charging connector. (Give me standard mini-USB please; or else micro-USB will work too).

The Motorola H700 and H710 were for me the answer to nearly every grievance I have with bluetooth headsets. You unfold the microphone boom to power it on (and automatically answer any incoming call); fold it back to power off. Simple, elegant. No confusion about whether or not the headset is already powered on or off when an incoming call arrives (I.e. no "Do I need to hold the power button down for a while to power it on, or a simple tap to just answer?" quandries). The power-on-and-connect is also one of the fastest I have seen on any headset (about the same as my old H300, and way faster than either the Jawbone or the 510). Sound quality is exceptional in either - though maybe more so with the H710 (better noise reduction, and, like the Jawbone, it adjusts your ear volume automatically to accommodate for background noise). Since you would normally keep these turned off, as opposed to leaving them on standby, a single charge will normally last you for weeks and weeks (depending on usage of course). Another plus is that they use industry standard charging connectors (mini-USB and micro-USB, respectively), so you can easily share wall/car/computer chargers with other peripherals. Finally, they are an easy fit - no one should have issues getting them on in a hurry (though for me, I actually preferred the "firm" fit of the Jawbone...).

My only issue with the H700 (and this has been fixed in the H710) is an extremely short range; if I left my phone in my pocked while talking on the headset, I would hear some subtle crackling; take the phone out and hold it in my hand and it was OK. While OK for "car use", I ended up returning it and getting the H710 mainly for this reason.

Good Luck in your own quest for perfection. (Nerdvana?)