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Manufacturer: Blueant Wireless Part number: B127-1024
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- The BlueAnt Z9i is a clear upgrade from the Z9, with better comfort, better sound quality, and an affordable price point.
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CNET editors' review
Blueant Z9i Bluetooth Headset (Black) price range: $39.46 - $49.20
- Reviewed by: Nicole Lee
- Reviewed on: 07/01/2008
- Released on: 03/01/2008
The good: The BlueAnt Z9i is a stylish Bluetooth headset that's comfortable to wear and easy to use. It also has noise-suppression and voice-isolation technologies that further enhance the sound quality.
The bad: The BlueAnt Z9i still suffers from rather stiff volume controls, and it doesn't feel as secure without the ear hook.
The bottom line: The BlueAnt Z9i is a clear upgrade from the Z9, with better comfort, better sound quality, and an affordable price point.
User reviews
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Best blue tooth head set
by solace412 on September 4, 2008
Pros: Light weight, great sound quality on both ends. Many multiple functions that other headsets don't have - conferences call, ignore etc. Optional charging via USB or wall unit
Cons: The clip could be a little more tighter, I have to clip it to my jean pocket instead of my shirt since its to thin
Summary: Over all this a great product, I see others complaining about theirs how they sound far away or muffled. I didn't have that problem at all when I used ...
Summary: Over all this a great product, I see others complaining about theirs how they sound far away or muffled. I didn't have that problem at all when I used it my friend said I sounded to close and pointed the headset away a bit and sounded fine. Also I did some investigating on others who have the same headset and found that most of them went on ebay or amazon. Sad to say but some of them were knock offs, just make sure that when you buy one that the seller is an authorized blue ant dealer...
7 out of 8 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great at first the bunks out fast..
by bigshotwill on September 18, 2008
Pros: Great when new, is very clear looks nice. light wt. sometimes dont even know its thier. voice isolation is excellent.
Cons: after 3 months rubber ear bud cracked and fell off. No where to buy ear bud, website and stores dont sell ear buds. Now echos and Voice isolation very poor, people I talk too say sounds like im under water.
Summary: Dont know if earbud has anything to do with the voice isolation, but seems after it tore it just didnt work right. I was happy when I first bought it ...
Summary: Dont know if earbud has anything to do with the voice isolation, but seems after it tore it just didnt work right. I was happy when I first bought it but the quality just doesnt seem that good after 3 months and without being able to purchase new ear buds I'll never know. Just bought the new jawbone let you know in 3 months how it compares.
5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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not 2.0 as advertised but 1.0
by chrisw40 on July 18, 2008
Pros: small lightwieght
Cons: 1.0 not 2.0
Summary: They advertised 2.0 on the box its only pairing up at 1.0 i called them and they sounded aniod said it was a misprint what?are you kidding ...
Summary: They advertised 2.0 on the box its only pairing up at 1.0 i called them and they sounded aniod said it was a misprint what?are you kidding me.That was the reason in bought it they didnt even bother to answer my email.
5 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Excellent headset- delivers as promised.
by thebabydoc on December 13, 2008
Pros: small, lightweight, excellent sound quality, easy to use controls. WORKS
Cons: voice recognition could use a little tweaking, bothers ear after long-term use (varies)
Summary: I bought this on fleabay using my $20 paypal coupon so it cost me like $25. Can't go wrong starting out of the gate.
I had the Plantronics 650 ...Summary: I bought this on fleabay using my $20 paypal coupon so it cost me like $25. Can't go wrong starting out of the gate.
I had the Plantronics 650 then the 655 for years and they are absolutely the best available, only problems were the eargels snapping and rotating all around. Sound quality was excellent and comfort level was 100%.
The BlueAnt Z9i is even better if that was possible. The noise-cancellation works in the worst environments, the thing weighs like 10grams and is incredibly inconspicuous, and everyone comments that the sound quality they are hearing has been improved.
The only bad that I have noticed is (EXACTLY as cnet noted) is that the combo of earhook and earbud seems to create a small amount of pressure on certain parts of the ear, causing some pain after extended use. I have never been a fan of the earhook as it not only makes it more cumbersome to put on quickly (if you don't want to be a "bluetool" and walk around all day with your headset on) but it also makes it much more difficult to keep in your pocket. This thing would be a 5+ star product if they could incorporate the Plantronics ear gels- I think I'm going to try to rig it up myself.
As it is, still one of the very best out there. Editor's choice- right on target.3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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You've Got to be Kidding me RIGHT?!?!?!?!
by Carrington08 on January 1, 2010
Pros: Fashionable Design, Easy to Pair, Sleek
Cons: BROKE within a couple months and couldn't be fixed and out of warranty with the store purchased from and Blue Ant C/S was not helpful AT ALL
Summary: Ear piece hook came out the little hole and would NOT go back in. The one time Radio Shack tried and successfully got it back in, it popped back out. ...
Summary: Ear piece hook came out the little hole and would NOT go back in. The one time Radio Shack tried and successfully got it back in, it popped back out. I don't have the kind of ear that will hold a headset without a hook on it. I was out of exchange time with RS and the CS people with Blue Ant were NO HELP. So I have a $70 piece of C&^P. Ahhh, such is life, I suppose. And before this I had to exchange it because the first one wouldn't fit the plug to charge it. CURSED
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great Headset
by akiojames on November 6, 2008
Pros: I've been trying to find a headset for years & I finally found one. This is the first one that I can say that I am not going to throw away. It's comfortable, you won't even know that it's there. Doesn't fall off like others & the clarity is clear
Cons: Can't download firmware upgrades if you own a Mac. Other than that, no complaints at all. Money well spent.
Summary: Like I said I have been trying to find a headset for year. I've tried Plantronics, Motorola, generic wired headsets and others that I can't remember at this ...
Summary: Like I said I have been trying to find a headset for year. I've tried Plantronics, Motorola, generic wired headsets and others that I can't remember at this time. The Z9i is perfect for me. It's light and comfortable, so after a while you won't even know that it's there. I have read that the volume buttons are difficult to push (or something like that), but I like it the way it is. It's not too sensitive that you have to adjust the volume every time that you put it on, but not to rigid that you have to use a clamp just to adjust the volume. The voice clarity is clear, even when I had my sunroof open driving down the highway. I can still hear my friend and he could still hear me. The pairing between the Z9i and my Tmobile G1 was very easy, it only took me a minute at most to pair them. There's not much else that I can say about this headset, except I highly recommend it. Although I wouldn't pay full price for it, I got mine for about $60 including s/h, but for those who like paying full (retail) price for everything, I would say that it's money well spent.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Spotty quality, battery only lasted 1 hr.
by kosseff on October 13, 2008
Pros: In quiet environments, sound quality is excellent. The volume on the user end is the best I've had with 5 different bluetooths. In noisy environments, others complain about distorted sound. Comfort is decent.
Cons: In noisy environments, others complain about distorted sound. I wish there were more choices of earpieces. Problem with battery life.
Summary: Had to return the 1st one because of the short battery life. Still awaiting the exchange to see if it's better.
Summary: Had to return the 1st one because of the short battery life. Still awaiting the exchange to see if it's better.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Didn't live up to the hype
by PCola850 on October 11, 2008
Pros: Sleek, classy styling.
Nice size and weight.
Built in clothing clip.Cons: Very poor incoming and outgoing sound.
Summary: I really wanted this to work. According to all the reviews I've read this was supposed to be top-of-the-line. The salesman at Radio Shack said it was the best ...
Summary: I really wanted this to work. According to all the reviews I've read this was supposed to be top-of-the-line. The salesman at Radio Shack said it was the best seller. However, maybe it just doesn't work well with my Treo 700Wx. I could hardly hear anything, and those I spoke to could not understand me at all. Even sitting alone in an absolutely quiet room did not help. This headset is great in its styling and fit, but as a communication device, it didn't work for me.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Definitely one of the better BT headsets on the market.
by Bowen88 on February 3, 2009
Pros: Can be paired with up to 5 devices. Good sound quality. Light and comfortable. Little clip is a nice touch. USB chargeable.
Cons: Sound isolations is good not great. Although comfortable, it too easily moves out of place. Firmware update is unnecessarily complicated. 5.5 hrs of talk time is barely average.
Summary: I initially bought this for my wife, but paired it with my Nokia as well. Being able to simultaneously connect with two devices is great when we go out as ...
Summary: I initially bought this for my wife, but paired it with my Nokia as well. Being able to simultaneously connect with two devices is great when we go out as a couple. The Z9i is also easy to fit comfortably without too much fuss. Since I use the Jawbone 2 as my main BT headset, and the Z9i on the weekends, here are some comparative notes.
Talk time: Jawbone2 4 hrs if I'm lucky; Z9i at least an hour more.
Noise: JB2 is definitely much better in noisy restaurants; Z9i is good with light noise only.
Charging: JB2 come with a USB power adaptor (good for iPod too) and USB charging cable, and takes about 2 hours for a complete charge; Z9i comes with USB cable and a regular power adaptor, also about two hours to full.
Ease of Use: JB2 has two hidden buttons that are multifunction, no dedicated vol. buttons, rear button is hard to press when wearing device; Z9i has an easy to feel m.f. button and actual volume buttons that work.
Comfort & Fit: JB2 needs a lot of time to adjust for a comfortable fit, as it took me two days of twisting and bending the ear hook to get it just perfect for me and only me. It does come with four ear hooks which is handy (I broke one already); Z9i comes with two hooks (clear plastic and rubberized metal) that slides into a pivoting hinge. It's really easy to get a good fit but also moves out of place too easily which affect the voice quality.
Personally, I still prefer the Jawbone 2 as it allows me to carry a conversation in even the noisiest environment. Although this annoys my wife sometimes, since she can't tell where I am due to the lack of background noise. With the Z9i she can still tell that I'm either in the car or at the bar/office.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Blue Ant does it again! One of best BT's you can buy!
by Soapboxhothead on January 15, 2009
Pros: Superior noise reduction, clean simple styling. Multipoint pairing, simultaneous pairing.
Cons: The red version can show some wear after repeated use. A little difficult to wear without the ear hook.
Summary: If you're looking for a BT headset with arguably the best noise reduction and sound quality, look no further! This is the second Blue Ant BT set I've ...
Summary: If you're looking for a BT headset with arguably the best noise reduction and sound quality, look no further! This is the second Blue Ant BT set I've had, upgrading from the original Z9. I've now had the Z9i in use for about 6-7 months and LOVE IT! If you've read my past reviews on BT headsets you'd know I've been thru more than a handful of them. My search centered around one thing, superior noise cancellation/reduction in the car and in general use. As an outside sales rep, I spend a good deal of time in my car and frequently on the phone. (Our legendary traffic here in Southern Calif affords plenty of time for returning client calls etc.) I've been thru many of the most expensive makes and brands out there as spending the cash for a performer was no concern. Eventually I found the Blue Ant Z9. Since then I've looked no further than Blue Ant's products and only upgraded to the Z9i because I needed the upgraded multipoint pairing and more importantly the ability to pair the headset to two phones at the same time. I currently pair the Z9i to an iPhone and a Blackberry at the same time and it works flawlessly! Even a coworker with the same two phones can't get his more expensive Jawbone2 to work like my Z9i and believe me, we've tried.
My Z9i clears general background noise very well on the normal setting and when I'm in the car moving down the freeway the max setting never fails to delete but loudest and most obtrusive sounds. I now very rarely have clients complain about the noise and usually we complain about dropped calls long before background noise. (That's another story for another time.) I also like the clean, simple look of the Z9. I doesn't look like I'm wearing something from Star Trek and the lightweight of the set makes it easy to wear for an hour or two at a time.
My only complaints are twofold ... I really can't wear the thing without the ear hook, just not stable enough. Also, I'm finding the red color is wearing thin around the edges near the volume controls after a few months of use. I doubt the black one would have this issue but it's a small complaint.
Blue Ant absolutely has a winner here! If you need superior noise cancellation and multipoint pairing or just a damn good BT headset, this is an absolute winner!1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Blueant Wireless
- Part number: B127-1024
- Description: The BlueAnt Z9i is the follow up to the award winning and highly successful Z9 Bluetooth Headset.The device includes additional box contents and enhanced features. Incorporating BlueAnt's revolutionary Digital Signal Processing solution - Voice Isolation Technology, the Z9i provides outstanding noise suppression, echo cancellation and wind noise reduction. The headset's 'Voice Isolation Max' feature further enhances the user experience in extreme noise environments.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Headset - Bluetooth 2.0
- Width 0.7 in
- Depth 0.4 in
- Height 1.6 in
- Weight 0.4 oz
- Color Gloss black
- Recommended Use PDA,
Cellular phone,
PC multimedia - Additional Features Echo cancellation,
Built-in DSP,
Volume control,
Answer/end button,
Noise canceling circuit,
Upgradeable firmware Headphones
- Headphones Type Headset - Monaural
- Headphones Form Factor Over-the-ear mount
- Headphones Technology Dynamic
- Connectivity Technology Wireless - Bluetooth 2.0
- Bluetooth Profiles Hands Free Profile (HFP),
Headset Profile (HSP) Microphone
- Type Built-in
Wireless Link
- Transmission Range 33 ft
Connections
- Connector Type USB
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included USB cable
- Included Accessories Ear-buds,
2 earhooks Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Battery Headset battery - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer
- Run Time (Up To) 5.5 hour(s)
- Standby Time 200 hour(s)
Product series
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Blueant Z9i Bluetooth Headset (Black)
Manufacturer: Blueant Wireless
Specs: Headphone - Monaural,
Headset,
Over-the-ear,
Gloss black,
0.4 oz,
Echo cancellation,
Built-in DSP,
Volume control,
Answer/end button,
Noise canceling circuit,
Upgradeable firmware
Manufacturer info
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