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CNET editors' rating:
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Excellent
Detailed editors' rating - Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 65 reviews
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Product summary
The
good: The Plantronics Voyager 520 is a very comfortable and lightweight Bluetooth headset with excellent call quality. It's also quite affordable.
The
bad: The Plantronics Voyager 520 looks a tad dull, and its volume toggle was a little tricky to use.
The
bottom
line: The Plantronics Voyager 520 Bluetooth headset has a comfortable fit, easy-to-use controls, and solid performance, all at a good price.
Specifications: Type: Microphone Built-in ; Product type: Headset ; Design: Over-the-ear ; See full specs
Price range: $29.99 - $76.98
CNET editors' review
- Reviewed on: 08/27/2007
As we mentioned, the Voyager 520 has a dramatically different look from that of the Voyager 510. Going for a more contemporary look and eschewing the Borg-like design of the 510, the Voyager 520 has a simple tear-drop Bluetooth headset design. It is long and narrow, measuring about 2.5x0.7x0.5 inches and weighing close to 0.63 ounce. We can't say we're too thrilled with the style of the headset, since it does look a little conspicuous when you're wearing it, and the black-and-silver color scheme is a tad dull.
But the design isn't the important thing--it's the fit and comfort that count. And it's here that the Voyager 520 shines. Behind the headset is a simple in-ear earpiece that sits comfortably just inside the ear canal without any discomfort. The Voyager 520 also has an ear hook that's made out of a really flexible silicone material, and it can rotate to fit either ear. We were able to wear the headset for hours without any problems at all.
Probably our only real gripe with the Voyager 520 has to do with the multifunction toggle, which can be pressed down for handling calls, and acts as a volume rocker when moved up and down. Pressing it down was easy enough, since it juts out above the surface of the headset. However, toggling the rocker up and down can be a tad tricky. The switch often felt quite stiff, and sometimes our fingers would slip off the rocker when trying to move it. Above the toggle is an LED that glows blue or red depending on the function.
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Where to buy
Plantronics Voyager 520:
$29.99 - $76.98
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PrintingSuppliesShop.com
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$57.92 | Yes |
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$55.99 | Yes |
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Amazon.com Marketplace
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$29.99 | Yes |
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$39.99 | Yes |
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