Motorola H500 Bluetooth Wireless Headset (Soft Pink)

by Motorola

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.3 x 1.1 x 0.9 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000CORUSO
• Item model number: 98729
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (242 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,668 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)
  • #77 in Cell Phones & Accessories > Accessories > Headsets > Bluetooth Headsets

Product Description

Amazon.com Hands-On Review

Motorola's H500 headset is a member of Motorola's 3rd generation of Bluetooth headsets. Like the RAZR styled H3 headset that it shares many components with, the Bluetooth v1.2 compatible H500 is rated for up to 8 hours of talk time and 150 hours of standby time. However, the H500 is both smaller and lighter than the more industrial looking H3, weighing only .6oz (17.6g) and having a body length of only 2.3" (58mm). As such, it can easily fit in a shirt or pants pocket without trouble. Since it is very solidly built and has no easily breakable parts, you won't have to worry about it getting damaged, either.

Recharge your H500 with a miniUSB cable.

Ergonomically, I find the H500 to be the most comfortable and secure fitting of the current lineup of Motorola headsets. The ear-loop is thin enough for use with eyeglasses, yet has a rubber surface that is grippy enough to hold the headset's minimal heft in place for most people. While the ear-loop can be easily removed and flipped for use on either ear, it is not adjustable beyond that. However, when it is flipped, a sensor inside the headset reconfigures the two volume control buttons so that the up volume button is always on the top side, and the down volume button is always on the bottom.

The only other control on the H500 is the multi-function button on the outside face of the H500. The button does not require a lot of pressure to activate, thankfully, and handles power on and off, as well as all of the call control features - excluding volume. Those include answering and ending a call, as well as 3-way call control, hold, and mute functionality. Pairing the headset with a phone is a simple task: just hold the multi-function button for an extra few seconds when turning the H500 on, and the blue LED call indicator will turn on. This means that the headset is ready to be paired, and can be discovered with any phone, PDA, or computer that supports the headset or hands free Bluetooth profiles. As is the case for most headsets on the market, the PIN code for the H500 is "0000".

The previously mentioned blue LED status light can even be turned off if you don't wish to draw any undue attention to yourself. Normally the LED cycles on and off slowly during a call, and will flash briefly once every few seconds otherwise to indicate that it is powered on.

Click the image to see the H500 in action.

In terms of audio quality, the H500 offers great inbound sound and reasonable outbound performance as well. The only issue with the outbound sound is that it is missing some high frequency response, which makes the otherwise full audio sound a little muffled at times. It is a much more pleasant sound than that which many other handsets offer, but is not necessarily as easy to understand. But with that said, the overall audio performance is still quite good. When using the H500 with various mobile phones and PC Bluetooth adapters the connections remained completely static free.

Like most of the newer Motorola handsets that we've seen released in the past year or so, the Motorola H500 makes use of a miniUSB connection for power. As such, the headset can be recharged with a Motorola miniUSB power adapter as well as with a regular miniUSB cable connected to a desktop or laptop personal computer, which is often much more convenient.

Pros:

Small, light

Good overall audio

Cons:

Ear-loop can not be bent to fit

The Motorola H500 Bluetooth headset is available in a multiple colors, including a bright pink version that perfectly matches the color of the pink Motorola RAZR V3c that is sold by Verizon Wireless. For as little as the H500 costs, you can hardly ask for more. You won't be disappointed with it.

--Reviewed by Michael Oryl, editor in chief of www.MobileBurn.com

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 150 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.

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28 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Better than my old Plantronics, May 31, 2006

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Kay "ekabna" (Corinth, TX USA) - See all my reviews

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

This bluetooth is much more comfortable resting on the ear. Easy to make calls and receive calls. Volume buttons allow for a lot of leeway in the setting. Still working on getting the voice dial to work without disconnecting the call, but I kept the short information sheet provided with it. (I am sure it is the operator and not the unit itself). I am very pleased with my purchase. It has a longer talk time than my previous BT, much more comfortable and paired easily with my LG phone. And, I love the pink color!

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It's cute and comfortable but not great voice quality, July 25, 2006

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Alicyn (Alexandria, VA United States) - See all my reviews

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

I am still not sure if I am going to keep it or buy another kind. I liked it since it matches my phone perfectly.

When I call people they always have trouble hearing me and I can't always get the volume high enough to easily hear them either. If you hit any breeze at all while outside you just can't use it, I was walking backwards just to cut the breeze and it wasn't a strong wind.

What frustrates me the most is that it's kind of a pain to turn off, making it hard to switch back to my cell if I don't want to use it. I like the range it has to the phone. I can leave my phone in the dining room and answer a call from the kitchen and talk easily hands free while cooking or cleaning up.

It's very comfortable on my ear.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Revolutionized my cell phone experiences!!, March 31, 2006

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Melissa Hines "Mom of Four" (Hocking Hills, Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Motorola H500 Bluetooth Wireless Headset (Soft Pink) (Wireless Phone Accessory)

Not sure about all the other negative reviews; however, this wireless headset has completely changed the way I view my cell phone! I recently bought a car that has a standard transmission, not thinking about how difficult it was going to be to drive, shift & dial at the same time. 3 wks. ago I got the new Razr, and quickly followed that up with the Motorola H500. I am absolutely transformed by this little accessory! I haven't had one single dropped call. Not only that, but the quality of sound is amazing. I feel like my caller is standing in the room next to me. It's very easy to use as well as set up. It took me (maybe) 5 minutes to go through the process so my phone would recognize the device. This being the first Bluetooth I've had, I had no idea what to expect. Boy am I glad I didn't listen to the other reviewers! Having no wire, plus having the ringer ring directly into your ear is amazing! No more missed calls at the grocery store. No more trying to push the cart with only one hand cause you're holding your phone in your other hand. Ok, I'll confess I'm a mother of 4 kids aged 8-12 and anything that simplifies my life is a godsend! I spend alot of time running errands and it seems my phone is a direct extension of my hand. For all you other busy moms out there; or busy dads, students, teachers, whatever... I just can't say enough about how much I love this earpiece. Of course, last but not least, it's pink and exactly matches my Razr! One last thing not exactly having to do with the earpiece, but rather with the razr itself. I found that the razr was very smooth and slippery (for lack of a better word), but I didn't want to put it in a case and hide the color & design of the phone itself. I went to [...], and bought some protective covers for my razr. It's two pieces and they just clip onto the front & the back, this isn't a faceplate. They exactly match the phone and have all the appropriate hole cutouts etc... I bought 3 different colors even! Now, I'm less afraid of it being dented or scratched when I go to grab it out of my purse. It's more solid. So that along with my Motorola earpiece makes me one happy mom!
Decisively deserves 5 stars!