Motorola H500 Bluetooth Wireless Headset (Soft Black)

by Motorola

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2 x 1 x 1 inches ; 5.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000GX9D9K
• Item model number: 98750H
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (196 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,033 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Combining an ergonomic design and versatile ear hook, the sleek, lightweight Motorola H500 Bluetooth headset is so easy to wear that you’ll forget you even have it on. Providing longer talk times, a compact design, and a comfortable fit at a nicely affordable price, the H500 is the perfect companion to your cellphone for easy, clear handsfree communication. The H500 offers up to 8 hours of talk time or 130 hours of standby time from a single full charge, and comes with a travel charger.

The H500's blue LED shows those around you that you're taking a call.

Combining an ergonomic design and versatile ear hook, this sleek headset can be worn on either ear and allows for comfortable wear over extended periods. With Bluetooth wireless technology, your devices work together up to 10 meters (30 feet) away. It's compatible with any mobile phone with Bluetooth 1.2 technology or higher. It can also be used with Bluetooth-enabled PCs for handsfree Voice Over IP (VoIP) use.

The H500's multifunction button allows you to place, receive or end calls. Simply press the multifunction button, place the headset on your ear and a wireless link is automatically established. (The first time you use your headset, you'll need to pair it with your cell phone.) Volume and mute can be adjusted from the headset. Conversations will occur without interruptions, as the vivid blue LED light provides a visual cue to others that you're taking a call. You also have the option of turning off the LED light.

Features and Specifications

• Up to approximately 8 hours talk time or up to approximately 130 hours standby time
• Multi-function button to control 3-way calling, call start and end, hold, mute
• Advanced volume controls include orientation technology to assure that volume controls will always be upright
• Reversible, removable earhook to allow the headset to be worn on either ear
• 140 mAh battery
• Charge time: Less than 1 hour
• EMU connector
• Dimensions: 2.28 x 1.06 (2.09 including earhook) x 0.87 inches
• Weight: 0.55 ounces
• Bluetooth version: 1.2 with support for headset (HSP) and hands-free profiles (HFP)

What's in the Box
H500 headset, AC travel charger, quick start guide, user manual

Product Description

For users who demand superior performance and good value, the H500 offers the best of both because of longer talk times with a more stylish, compact and comfortable design ¿ all at a reasonable price. This headset is both discreet and stylish, yet highly functional. The overall compact size and lightweight of this headset allows for easy storage when not in use. Also, the lengthy talk and standby times include up to 8 hours of talk time or 200 hours of standby time from a single full charge (travel charger included). Simply press the multifunction button, place the headset on your ear and a link is automatically established (must pair the heaset with your phone the first time it is used). The multifunction button allows you to place, receive or end calls, all with the push of a button. With Bluetooth® wireless technology, devices work together up to 10 meters (30 feet) away. Consider pairing it with your Bluetooth® enabled PC for hands-fee Voice Over IP use. An adjustable earhook allows the headset to be worn on either the left or right ear. You can also easily adjust the volume and mute your call from the headset. Motorola wireless accessories are compatible with any Bluetooth 1.2 enabled mobile phone or device. Seamlessly expand your wireless reach, universally.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

48 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sturdy, functional, No Frills Headset, December 29, 2006

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Kyle Felker "Technologist, reader" (Lexington, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Motorola H500 Bluetooth Wireless Headset (Soft Black) (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I purchased this unit to use with my motorola V3 Razr cell phone so that I could talk hands-free with people while I did things around the house. It replaced my previous headset, a motorola HS810, which I let get exposed to water (whoops).

Despite the higher price tag on the HS810, I feel this is a better headset. It's very sturdy-I've dropped it on my hardwood floor and it still works just fine. There is no unfolding boom mike with a hinge that wears out. The controls are simple-hold down the call button to turn it on or off, tap it to answer or hang up. Mating the device to my phone was simple and took seconds, and I haven't had it drop a call yet. The microphone seems to work very well-I've never had anyone complain that they couldn't hear me, and I've used the unit outside in windy conditions.

Of course, there are some negatives. I wish the volume was louder-I have it turned up all the way and it still sounds a little faint. The earpeice is tight and secure but it also pinches, so long calls are going to be uncomfortable. It's also not as eye-catching as some other bluetooth headsets.

If you want a workhorse headset that's dependble, reliable, and sturdy, this is the unit for you. It's a great value for the price.

70 of 75 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars People... ENOUGH!, December 26, 2006

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G. Offer "Tech all the way" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Motorola H500 Bluetooth Wireless Headset (Soft Black) (Wireless Phone Accessory)

No matter which manufacturer or what model, it has become impossible to get a positive opinion on a Bluetooth headset these days!

Everybody just keeps whining about range (read up on Bluetooth technology, will ya?!), crackle, low volume and disconnects.

I'm glad I took the user reviews for the H500 with a grain of salt, overcame my fear and got this headset for my Nokia 6230i.

Pairing was a cinch. In over two weeks of use, I have yet to experience a disconnect. Volume and clarity are pretty darn good, range is excellent (for Bluetooth) and battery life is AMAZING (4 days to a charge, on average, with fairly extensive use). I have tested this headset while on foot outside and while driving my car. No problemo.

My suggestion to the nitpickers complaining about these headsets: state the make and model of your mobile phone in your reviews. It could very well be that it is your mobile phone that's to blame for your poor experiences. Specifying the type of phone you use will enable potential buyers with the same phone to steer clear, while the rest of us can go ahead and enjoy the wonders of 21st century technology.

By the way, I am technologically savvy, have had bluetooth headsets for over a year now and, if you haven't guessed it yet, am very, VERY happy with the Motorola H500.

Highly recommended.

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars H500, October 22, 2006

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bjjfanatic "bjjfanatic" (CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Motorola H500 Bluetooth Wireless Headset (Soft Black) (Wireless Phone Accessory)

It seems really strange that so many people had such a hard time with this product. I purchased one of these (for $70 6 months ago)along with my verizon/motorolla razor phone and it's works great! the set up is extremely easy and turning the phone on and off is extremely simple (one button!). for those who said this is the picture of the h700 i can tell you right now that my h500 (it has this name on the packaging AND when i connect it to my phone) is the exact same model as pictured, color, buttons and all. The only thing i have to say is that the range may be considered short to some people. I mainly use it while walking or in my room while i'm doing paper work, so it's never farther than 20 feet from the phone. when you get about 25ft or farther, the voice quality becomes a little distorted and gets worse the farther you are. The simple solution to this is to keep the phone in the room you're in or an adjacent one.

I've had this headset for half a year now and it's never given me any problems. It has a very nice stand-by feature that conserves the battery when not in use and the battery life seems to be 2-3 times that of my phone. The quality of sound is great, i'm a music student and often play new piano pieces i've written over the phone to friends and family and they never had a problem hearing the full range of notes clearly.

It's been the perfect headset for my needs, the only reason i give it 4 stars is because of the range, which isn't an issue at all for myself (though others may want a longer range).