BlueAnt T1
Manufacturer: Blueant Wireless Part number: T1
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- Bottom Line:
- With its sturdy build, voice features, and excellent audio quality, the T1 is BlueAnt's best headset yet.
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CNET editors' review
BlueAnt T1 price range: $39.99 - $54.99
- Reviewed by: Nicole Lee
- Reviewed on: 06/17/2010
- Released on: 05/01/2010
The good: The BlueAnt T1 is a durable and rugged headset with a great voice user interface. Its features include A2DP streaming, multipoint, and the announcement of incoming caller names. Also, its wind noise cancellation is fantastic.
The bad: The BlueAnt T1 is a bit bulkier than its predecessors were, and the caller name announcement could be perfected.
The bottom line: With its sturdy build, voice features, and excellent audio quality, the T1 is BlueAnt's best headset yet.
BlueAnt introduced us to voice-controlled Bluetooth headsets with the BlueAnt V1 in 2008 and then again with its BlueAnt Q1 last year. This year, BlueAnt introduces the BlueAnt T1 that promises to be the company's best headset yet. Not only does it offer the voice controls of its predecessors, but it also features superior wind noise cancellation, the capability to announce caller names, A2DP streaming, and it enters the realm of the rugged headset with specially designed silicon covers that increase its durability to dust and moisture. The BlueAnt T1 is available for $79.99.
The BlueAnt T1 looks very different when compared with its predecessor, the Q1. Measuring 1.97 inches long by 0.9 inch wide by 0.6 inch thick, the T1 is wider, thicker, and bulkier overall. It's clear that BlueAnt wanted to make the T1 a much sturdier and durable headset. Still, the T1 maintains that sleek minimalist appeal we liked about the Q1, and has clean lines all around.
On the front of the headset is the multifunction call button at the top, followed by a skinny wind guard shield down the middle. Two large volume buttons sit on the right side while a power toggle sits on the back underneath the earpiece. We like this dedicated power toggle as it makes it that much easier to turn the headset on and off.
The earpiece is similar to previous BlueAnt headsets--it's clad in a tapered silicone ear bud with an attached loop that lets the headset fit securely in the ear without an ear hook. You can then twist the ear bud left or right to fit in either the left or right ear. We found the fit to be very snug and comfortable. It does take a bit of fiddling to ensure the microphone is pointing toward the mouth, but once you get it in, it feels great. If you would rather have a more traditional setup, the T1 also comes with loop-less ear buds and two optional ear hooks. BlueAnt wisely included several different sizes of ear buds for a better fit in the ear.
As a bonus, with the T1, BluAnt includes two different silicone covers to fit over the headset like a glove. This turns the already sturdy T1 into a ruggedized headset. According to BlueAnt, this will prevent the headset from dust and moisture damage in addition to everyday nicks and bumps.
We paired the BlueAnt T1 with the Apple iPhone 3G and the Pantech Pursuit. BlueAnt is very good at guiding you through the pairing and connecting the headset to your phone just by using voice prompts. When you first turn it on, it automatically goes into pairing mode and guides you through the process. Like the Q1, the T1 has multipoint, so we were able to connect to both these phones at the same time. That said, the T1 is not completely hands-free, as you have to press the button to utter a voice command.
As with the previous BlueAnt headsets, the voice control interface is fantastic. You can just say "Phone commands" to activate the voice command feature on your phone, "Answer" to answer calls, "Ignore" to reject it, "Redial" for last number redial and so forth. If you ever get lost, you can say "What can I say?" or "Teach me" for a few tips. We especially like "Check Battery" for battery status and "Call Information" for a 411 call. We experienced very little problems in the headset recognizing our voice--it interpreted our commands perfectly without any mistakes. Note that you need the voice command capability on your phone for the "Phone commands" feature to work--for example, we weren't able to test this with the iPhone 3G, but were able to use it with the Pantech Pursuit.
One feature that's new to the T1 is that it is now able to download up to 2,000 phonebook contacts, so whenever you get an incoming call from someone you know, it will announce the caller's name. We applaud this feature, but we found that it could stand a bit of tweaking. For example, when we called ourselves, the headset announced "Call from Lee, Nicole" instead of the more common first name, last name protocol. Obviously, this depends on how the headset interprets the names listed on your phone, so your results may vary. Also, we found that the announcement of the caller name was a little softer and quicker than we would like.
We were very pleased with the headsets call quality. The BlueAnt T1 combines the aforementioned physical wind noise guard along with its Wind Armour Technology software that promises to deliver good audio quality even in wind speeds of up to 22 mph. Indeed, when we made a call while sitting in front of a noisy desktop fan, we were surprised that our callers could still hear us quite clearly. They did report hearing some background sound, but it was relatively faint and muffled compared with the sound of our voice.
We also tested the call quality in the real world--in a moving vehicle, and in an outdoor cafe. In both situations, the headset did its job. The BlueAnt T1 has dual microphones and a Voice Isolation Technology, which we thought worked well. We heard our callers with just a little bit of static, while they could hear us very clearly as well. We thought our callers sounded very natural, almost as if they were next to us. Callers, however, did say that our voice sounded rather harsh at times, and as we said, it doesn't block out background sound completely.
Other features of the phone include A2DP streaming so you're able to listen to music, podcasts, and turn-by-turn directions from your phone. It is also able to perform last number redial, and automatic connection and reconnection with your phone. It comes with a USB cable so you're free to upgrade the firmware as well.
The BlueAnt T1 has a rated battery life of 6 hours talk time and 5 days standby time, which is longer than the Q1's battery life.
User reviews
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The best bluetooth I've used in NYC
by icon212 on October 13, 2010
Pros: great call quality on listeners side when outside in the city, nice look, nice voice prompts
Cons: volume on the call is low. when the call is done, the voice prompt is too loud. a little on the bulkier side
Summary: I can't complain that much. I live in NYC and I've used quite a few earpieces in my time. This is the only earpiece that the person on ...
Summary: I can't complain that much. I live in NYC and I've used quite a few earpieces in my time. This is the only earpiece that the person on the other end of the call can hear me clearly while i'm walking outside in the loud streets of the city. I about gave up on bluethooth in NY because no one could ever hear what I was saying. Now with the T1 I can't believe they can hear me so well. Windy day, broadway, it doesn't matter anymore. I mean it's a revolution as far as i'm concerned. I wish the ear gels fit a little better, but when I put the ear hook on it fits better. there is a website that you can get custom ear gels for this thing. I might get it because the T1 suits m needs perfectly. I would recommend it to anyone who lives in a loud city and needs the person they're calling to hear them clearly.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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great voice clarity and easy to use
by wase4711 on July 4, 2010
Pros: easy pairing, voice to text reading, announcing contacts names
Cons: a2DP sometimes doesnt hold on to music as well as my Jawbone
Summary: Great price, and great features on the T1; I have had a few Blueant headsets and they all were nice, but none was really spectacular..This one comes close though!...
Summary: Great price, and great features on the T1; I have had a few Blueant headsets and they all were nice, but none was really spectacular..This one comes close though!
Great voice clarity on both ends, loud, and comfortable to wear..
Only issue I have had is that I seem to get occasional break ups when listening to music; I dont really see this with my Jawbone icon..Waiting to hear from tech support on this!
Got it for 1/2 of what my Jawbone cost me,and its at least equal to it, and if I can get the music issue fixed 100%, then its the new king of the hill for me!
Using with an HTC EVO1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Works great when it works
by kwhatley on February 17, 2012
Pros: Rugged. Good wind noise reduction. Fits well in ear. Announces name of caller. Have to download list of phone contacts to it. Do other bluetooth's require this? If a new person is calling you it reads the phone number.
Cons: The voice that announces the caller is the absolute WORST thing I've ever heard. I thought is was gibberish the first two weeks I had it.
Periodically drops the connection to my phone too. VERY annoying.Summary: Still looking for that bluetooth that is as close to perfect as possible. This one ain't it.
Summary: Still looking for that bluetooth that is as close to perfect as possible. This one ain't it.
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Tested this item out myself and it works great
by ERGDistributors on December 8, 2011
Pros: Use your voice to control headset
Up to 4 hours talk time and 100 hours standby
Supports true multipoint - connect two phones at the same time and answer the one that rings
wind reduction at up to 22mphCons: a little on the bulky side
Summary: Superior Wind Performance
The Rugged BlueAnt T1 Bluetooth Headset is a durable, reliable Bluetooth device that has been designed to give high quality audio in the most challenging conditions.
The ...Summary: Superior Wind Performance
The Rugged BlueAnt T1 Bluetooth Headset is a durable, reliable Bluetooth device that has been designed to give high quality audio in the most challenging conditions.
The T1 is the first BlueAnt headset to feature Wind Armour Technology™
Developed over the course of years of research into wind noise performance, this solution combines patent-pending design features with BlueAnt's proprietary noise cancellation software to deliver clear audio in wind speeds up to 22 mph, the best wind noise reduction of any Bluetooth headset on the market.
Durable and Reliable
The T1 has also been designed to be highly durable. In addition to the sturdy earpiece, the T1 features removable and interchangeable patent-pending, soft-touch silicon covers that protect and cushion the headset from minor bumps and accidental impact and enable the T1 to withstand the onslaught of everyday dust and moisture.
Caller Name Announce
The T1 is the first Bluetooth headset to offer caller name announce, so you will always know who is calling because the T1 will read out the name of the incoming caller.
Responding to the call is as easy as saying the words Answer or Ignore, leaving you hands free to focus on the task at hand.
The T1 also offers A2DP for streaming audio of podcasts and turn-by-turn directions from GPS applications on your mobile phone.
Free Android Application.
<a href="http://ergdistributors.blogspot.com/2011/09/blueant-distributor-t1-black-is-in.html"> You can find more review at ERG Distributors</a> -
Over Priced Under Performing
by r0k on October 4, 2011
Pros: Light weight. Good sound quality. Announcements are clear and audible... if they work at all.
Cons: Poor setup. No voice announcement of low battery status, you have to speak and ask for it. Three finger salute to reset. Dropped pairing repeatedly. Poor battery life. Poor support. Not a good experience.
Summary: I returned this headset and picked up a Plantronics M50. So far the M50 is a much better headset. First of all pairing the T1 was clunky. I was pairing ...
Summary: I returned this headset and picked up a Plantronics M50. So far the M50 is a much better headset. First of all pairing the T1 was clunky. I was pairing to a Motorola phone. Dealing with the user interface on a Motorola V860 on Verizon is painful enough without the vulcan nerve pinch required to get this headset into pairing mode.
Once I got it paired by entering 0000, it worked pretty well for about a week, then in the middle of a phone call it started playing a little chime in my ear. I shut down the headset so I could continue the call on the phone. It turns out the battery was dying. I only got about 90 minutes talk time out of this thing!
The worst incident happened after I had the T1 for 2 weeks. Suddenly while I was hosting a call with about 20 people it went silent. Nobody could hear me and I couldn't hear them. I could see in the webex console that they were talking but I couldn't hear or be heard. And after the call was over, the battery level read "medium". This is outrageously poor performance for a business tool.
I went to the BlueAnt web site and the main option for support was watching videos with sound. Not something I can do conveniently at the office.
I called Blue Ant support and they talked me through checking the battery status. I can't do it while on a call and I must hit the multifunction button and ask for battery status. By comparison, the model I have now (Plantronics M50) cost $30 less and announces battery status whenever I turn it on. No looking for a button so I can "ask" how much battery I have. While I was on the phone with support, the T1 headset lost pairing with my V860 in the middle of the call and it took quite some time to get the headset out of the loop so I could talk to the support guy and tell him I had enough was returning the thing to the store.
This product has promise but it's clear nobody thought through the features and theory of operation of this device. They were in a hurry to get it out the door and made some tragic blunders. Vulcan nerve pinch? The thing only has 3 buttons and I gotta press all three of 'em with precise timing and "get lucky" to get it to reset? 90 minute battery life when the box says 6 hours? Dropped audio?
No thanks. Returned to store. Don't waste your money on this headset. If you still want one, wait a few months. You'll be able to pick a Blue Ant T1 up at Bit Lots for $8. -
Sounds GREAT! But, BAD connection problems
by Hey Tony323 on September 19, 2011
Pros: East to install, Text to speech and caller name announce is a GREAT feature for when your driving and can't pick up your phone to see who is calling you. Sound quality is great, loud enough, clear sound when windy, callers never complained about noise in
Cons: Connections problems with the Android LG G2x. Always had to turn it off and turn it back on again to get a good connection. After awhile and the phone would ring, I WAS NOT ABLE TO ANSWER MY CALLS with this unit - very annoying. When using voice recog
Summary: I love the headset, loved the feel of it, very comfortable. Caller announce is a GREAT feature to have on a headset. But, I had a hard time using the ...
Summary: I love the headset, loved the feel of it, very comfortable. Caller announce is a GREAT feature to have on a headset. But, I had a hard time using the caller announce feature since there was always a connection problem with the LG G2x Android and it when it was connected it didn't always get it right. So, I did end up returning it and got the Plantronics M1100 which stays connected with my LG all the time. We'll see how that goes...
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compact, very clear audio, light weight
by andrewthegreat on July 26, 2011
Pros: all of the above, very good, very happy
Cons: radiation????does anyone know if these units are completely safe??? the manufacturer says they comply but what does this mean?
Summary: I would like to know how much the signal strength of the unit is compared to say my Iphone.
I am a dummy when it comes to technology and I ...Summary: I would like to know how much the signal strength of the unit is compared to say my Iphone.
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I HATE this headset!!!
by Phendraana on July 8, 2011
Pros: Stylish, A2DP, pretty comfortable to wear
Cons: Constant spotty connection & frequent disconnects, muffled audio quality
Summary: I bought this headset because I listen to a lot of podcasts at work so I needed A2DP. Other than the fact that it streams audio, this headset has been ...
Summary: I bought this headset because I listen to a lot of podcasts at work so I needed A2DP. Other than the fact that it streams audio, this headset has been the biggest waste of $80 ever & is constantly making me want to rip my hair out. The connection is terrible no matter what device I pair it with, audio cuts out & skips all the time, and phone calls are so muffled that people I talk to get mad at me for making them repeat themselves all the time. It's ridiculous, for a high-end headset like this I expected WAY more! Gonna sell this one & get a Jawbone, heck with this.
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great if your a android user
by Thebatman305 on June 27, 2011
Pros: Android market ap. leads to smooth instalation
great multi media quality
battery lifeCons: noise cancelation could be better
having a hard time connecting it to multiple devicesSummary: its not overly expensive and delivers the quality for the buck. for those that are bluetooth eliterate it has a ap to make instalation simple as can be. great for ...
Summary: its not overly expensive and delivers the quality for the buck. for those that are bluetooth eliterate it has a ap to make instalation simple as can be. great for a PS3 user and not bad for phone call use but not amazing with wind cancelation...
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Great product
by roniet14 on May 24, 2011
Pros: Compatible with my Samsung Captivate.
Cons: The plastic hook doesn't really stay on my ear that well and gets caught in my hair.
Summary: This is a great product. It's simple to use and tells me who is calling and gives me the option to respond to answering or ignoring incoming calls.
Summary: This is a great product. It's simple to use and tells me who is calling and gives me the option to respond to answering or ignoring incoming calls.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Blueant Wireless
- Part number: T1
- Description: The Rugged BlueAnt T1 Bluetooth Headset is a durable, reliable Bluetooth device that has been designed to give high quality audio in the most challenging conditions. The T1 is the first BlueAnt headset to feature Wind Armor Technology. Developed over the course of years of research into wind noise performance, this solution combines patent-pending design features with BlueAnt's proprietary noise cancellation software to deliver clear audio in wind speeds up to 35 kph, the best wind noise reduction of any Bluetooth headset on the market.
General
- Product Type Headset - Bluetooth 2.1
- Width 0.6 in
- Height 2 in
- Recommended Use Cellular phone
- Additional Features Wind Armour Technology,
Voice Isolation Technology,
Noise canceling circuit,
Voice activated,
Text to speech function,
Upgradeable firmware Headphones
- Headphones Type Headphone - Monaural
- Headphones Form Factor In-ear ear-bud (with over-the-ear mount)
- Headphones Technology Dynamic
- Connectivity Technology Wireless - Bluetooth 2.1
- Bluetooth Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP),
Headset Profile (HSP) - Sound Output Mode Mono
Microphone
- Type Built-in
Remote Control
- Type None
Wireless Link
- Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz
- Transmission Range 33 ft
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x USB
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x USB cable
- Included Accessories 3 ear tips,
Earhook - Compliant Standards FCC,
BQB,
RoHS,
C-Tick,
WEEE,
CE Power
- Battery 1 x Headset battery - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer
- Included Qty 1
- Run Time (Up To) 6 hour(s)
- Standby Time 120 hour(s)
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 2 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 2 years
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Blueant Wireless
- Address:
245 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, Victoria
