Plantronics Discovery 975 Bluetooth Headset
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| Plantronics Discovery 975 Bluetooth Headset |
- Bluetooth earpiece combines easy-to-use operation with outstanding sound quality
- Dual-mic AudioIQ2 technology cancels background noise for superior clarity
- Patented gel ear tip offers great comfort and a secure fit
- Included case with LCD display charges your earpiece while storing it
- Backed by a one-year warranty
ngeniously simple. That's the Plantronics Discovery 975 Bluetooth earpiece. Blending easy connectivity with dual-microphone, noise-canceling AudioIQ2 technology and patented ear tips for a stable, comfortable fit, this elegantly simple earpiece lets you listen clearly and makes you sound sharp, even in noisy environments. With its innovative, rechargeable carrying case that can triple your talk time while you're on the go, you'll wonder why staying connected hasn't always been this simple.
I am on the phone constantly. My two biggest concerns are call quality and battery life. I tried the new Jawbone, Plantronics Voyager Pro, and the Discovery 975. After this trial, I kept the Discovery.
Audio Quality
1. Jawbone
2. Discovery 975 and Voyager equal
Plantronics Discovery 975 Bluetooth Headset The audio quality on the Discovery 975 was definitely NOT as good as the Jawbone, whose noise cancelling was far preferable. On my old Jawbone, I often called people from airports right under the speakers and people didn't even know I was in the airport. With the Discovery and Voyager, people definitely comment on hearing background noise. Once with the Discovery 975, I was opening a printer paper package. My caller said it sounded like a lightening storm. A similar noise wouldn't have garnered a comment on the Jawbone.
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| Plantronics Discovery 975 Bluetooth Headset |
Battery Life
1. Discovery 975
2. Voyager Pro
3. Jawbone Prime
The recharging case for the Discovery 975 is the deal maker for me. If you use a blue tooth headset less than 4 hours per day, I would definitely chose the Jawbone Prime. However, the battery life and battery charging case on the Plantronics means that I can use the headset all day instead of 4 hours. My Jawbone was usually dead by noon. With the Discovery, I can talk on it for two hours, head into a meeting, tuck it into its protective case, and its recharged and ready at the end of the meeting. I almost always make it to the end of the day with plenty of charge using the Discovery.
Fit
1. Jawbone Prime
2. Discovery 975
3. Voyager Pro
I have an ear that typically can't stand an insert ear bud. The only ear bud headphone that works for me belong to my 6 year old's Barbie MP3. Nonetheless, the Discovery standard ear bud DOES work for me.
