Motorola H500 Bluetooth Headset (Silver)

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Product Features

• Ergonomic earhook with improved back housing design to form fit to your ear; reversible for comfortable wearing
• Multi-function button to control 3-way calling, call start and end, hold, mute
• Blue LED light to notify when the headset is in use
• Compatible with cell phones embedded with Bluetooth version 1.2 or higher; can also be used with Bluetooth-enabled PCs
• Provides up to 8 hours of talk time and up to 130 hours of standby time

Product Details

User guide [382kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 1 x 0.5 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• ASIN: B001DZCL7Q
• Item model number: H500 - SILVER
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #6,112 in Cell Phones & Service (See Bestsellers in Cell Phones & Service)

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
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 150 hours of standby time from a single full charge (travel charger included).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Silver-toned Motorola H500 Bluetooth Headset, September 5, 2008

By	J. Williamson "Go RTFM!" (Bucks County, PA USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Bluetooth cell phone headsets are really a subjective choice... period.

Some love them and others hate them, and some models seem to fit one person's ear (and lifestyle) better than another. That being said, this reviewer will try to offer an (overdue) opinion on what has turned out to be a pretty good choice in a well-made Bluetooth cell phone headset.

When I first looked at the Motorola H500, it's price tag was in the $100 range, so it was easy to pass on in favor of wired headsets. But with the recent price drops, this unit is not only worth considering, it's now even lower priced than some of the better wired units that were former favorites. Considering that so many states and localities have laws against cell phone use while driving, this can be an excellent communication tool if used carefully and safely.

There are many brands and model out there to choose from, but the Motorola H500 is well worth consideration, especially in light of its excellent pricing. Once adjusted and positioned correctly to the ear, its overall sound quality has turned out to be excellent. Had held off on making a decision between brands and models mostly because I wear glasses, but after a bit of retail store test driving for fit and sound, found (like other reviewers) that this headset seems to settle easily to my ear and just seems to fit properly.

One way of looking at how well a Bluetooth cell phone headset functions would perhaps be to rate its use during everyday tasks or activities, so here are a few of those, along with my personal findings.

- Driving: excellent, quite functional, 5-stars.
- Walking: excellent, 5-stars.
- Cycling: excellent, low wind noise, 5-stars.
- Running: OK, 4-stars (felt like it might fall off).
- Computing: excellent, 5-stars.
- Sleeping: decent, 4-stars... hey, just joking here!


Don't want to go on a rant about driving while using a cell phone, but if you take the time to read your phone's manual along with the one for the Motorola H500, you'll find that you can use it with voice activated functions, so that you don't need to fool with cell phone dialing when driving. Just program your phone, say your party's name into the Bluetooth device and you'll be automatically connected.

Color selections - something for everyone:

- Motorola H500 Bluetooth Headset - Silver

- Motorola H500 Bluetooth Headset - Black

- Motorola H500 Bluetooth Headset - Pink

- Motorola H500 Bluetooth Headset - Orange

- Motorola H500 Bluetooth Headset - Teal Blue


Pros:
- Overall good sound quality, very little static.
- Comfortable to wear/use, has an ergonomic ear hook.
- Clean, streamlined design.
- Good range, better than some others.
- Bluetooth 1.2 means less interference & faster connections.
- Inexpensive, reasonably priced.
- About 8 hours talk time and 200 hours standby time on a charge.


Cons:
- Ringtone alerts, but that's a personal thing.
- Small volume controls.


Is this Motorola headset the newest, latest and greatest? Nope. If you want that, check out the new Jawbone II Bluetooth Headset by Aliph, but then check out the price on that unit and compare the features.


Summary:
The Motorola H500 is an inexpensive Bluetooth cell phone headsets, offering good sound quality, nice ergonomics, and better-than-average range. It's an excellent communication device, adding to driving safety if used carefully. If you're looking for a good Bluetooth headset at a reasonable price, it's well worth considering, whichever color you pick.


Update:
For those who privately asked, my H500 didn't come in a box. It came in a ziplock-style bag that was marked "bulk" on the label. It contained the H500 headset, AC charger, user guides and a "Motomanual." From all appearances it was brand new.

1.0 out of 5 stars can not hear, June 24, 2009

By	Sheila Barfield "She" (USA) - See all my reviews

This product is the third bluetooth product I have owned. I can hear nothing on it unless I hold it to my ear with one hand. Kind of defeats the purpose of owning one. Yes I do have it turned all the way up. UNUSABLE and a waste of money!!

2.0 out of 5 stars Not that great....., June 24, 2009

By	Morley Dotes "morleydotes" (Flushing, New York USA) - See all my reviews

I used this for a while until it died on me....and I'm happy it died. I didn't know how bad it was until I got my Plantronics Voyager. There are so many things I didn't like about this.....It did not fit well, and the sound was always a bit tinny and hard to hear. It would run out of charge quickly. I would sometimes not pair up and I would have sync it again. Towards the end I would have to resync it every time I was going to use it. I was very disappointed with it. I give it 2 stars because when it worked, it worked okay, nothing great. Many people complained of hearing an echo. Also, if the distance was more than 5 feet away from the phone, the connection was all static and noisy. Same if I put my phone in my pocket. I honestly didn't know how bad it was until I stepped up to the Voyager. My cousin has a Jawbone and swears by it. Even though both other units I mentioned are more expensive, I think the quality justifies the extra expense. If money is an issue, I would still pass on this and use my speakerphone. If I didn't have a speakerphone, and I didn't have the money, I would probably try to buy a refurb'd Voyager or Jawbone, and if I couldn't and HAD to have a headset, I'd get a wired one, and if I couldn't get a wired one, then I would get this. Btw, my wife had one also, and she had the same problems. So, it was not unique to me. It might be our phones, we have LG Dare's. If you have a different phone, your experience may differ.