CNET Editor's rating: 8.0 out of 10
Reviewed by
Nicole Lee
Review date: 03/07/06
The good: The Motorola H700 has a small and stylish form factor, a foldable boom mic that turns the headset on and off, and solid call quality. Plus, it feels comfortable against the ear.
The bad: The Motorola H700's buttons may be a bit small for large fingers.
The bottom line: The Motorola H700 wins plenty of points with its design; not only does it have a small form factor and sleek color scheme, but it also has a foldable boom mic that turns the headset on and off. Ergonomic comfort and great sound quality make this an exceptional Bluetooth headset.
With cell phones such as the Motorola Razr and the Slvr, Motorola is all about making things smaller. And now the same is true with one of its newest Bluetooth headsets, the Motorola H700. Although its basic design is very similar to the Motorola HS850's, the H700 is almost 30 percent smaller. At 1.69 (2.51 when the microphone boom is open) by 1.06 by 0.66 inches and weighing an incredibly lightweight 0.2 ounce, the H700 is shaped in an adorable pebblelike form factor that won't take up much room in your pocket. Its gray and silver color scheme is also pleasing to the eyes. While its $100 price tag seems pretty affordable already, you can easily get it for $80, thanks to discounts online.
Arguably the best feature on the Motorola H700 is its PowerFlip foldable microphone. As with the HS850, folding the boom mic out turns on the headset, while folding it back in turns it off. This makes it incredibly easy to answer and end calls; you just flip it down to answer and flip it up to end. The reversible ergonomic ear hook has a rubberized back designed to cradle the ear, making for a very comfortable fit. Also, because the earpiece rests against the ear instead of inside it, you'll hardly realize you're wearing it.
There are three buttons on the Motorola H700: the large multifunction button is in the middle, and there's a volume control on each side. The multifunction button starts and ends calls, doubles as a pairing button, and glows blue when it is turned on. The buttons are all easy to press, although the volume controls may seem a bit small for larger hands. On top of the H700 is the charger port.
We tested the Motorola H700 with the Nokia 7380 and the Samsung SGH-D357 and were able to pair the devices with the headset without a problem. Phone calls sounded loud and clear, and although sound quality slightly diminished in noisier environments, it wasn't significant. Callers heard us without any problems. Aside from letting you answer, end, and reject calls, the Motorola H700 supports voice dialing, three-way calling, last-number redialing, call waiting, and putting a call on hold or on mute.
The Motorola H700 comes with a standard Motorola USB charger; however, if you have an existing Motorola cell phone, you can just use the one charger to juice up both your phone and the H700. The Motorola H700 has a rated talk time of 6 hours and a standby time of five days.
4 out of 10 - Mediocre An otherwise OUTSTANDING design marred by a MAJOR flaw
Only days after misplacing my last Motorola BT headset, the HS850, I missed it so much that I almost went ...
Only days after misplacing my last Motorola BT headset, the HS850, I missed it so much that I almost went right out to buy a new one -- that is until I heard about the impending release of the new H700. All signs indicated that this new version of the popular flip-out boom mic design would greatly improve upon the HS850, giving it a welcomed reduction in bulk as well as some styling improvments. Motorola even touted the new echo and noise cancellation technology boasting "world class audio quality". I drooled along with all the other HS850 owners and decided to hold out until I could get my hands on one. Now that I have one I am so disappointed I could just cry -- not because it wasn't what I expected, but because it IS what I expected and more, but with the exception of a major flaw that utterly ruins what could have and should have been a masterpiece! After charging my H700 for the first time and pairing it with my V710 I was giddy as a schoolgirl as I made my first call, which was to a good friend of mine. The H700 felt light weight and extremely comfortable. The volume was great -- the first BT headset I've used which I've been able to turn the volume up to a level that actually seemed a bit loud. Sound quality form me was great. My friend's voice came through crystal clear, and I was all but ready to give it my thumbs up. Then came the words that made my heart sink: "Hey what's the deal? I can barely understand what you're saying." At first I thought it might be a poor connection, but my friend told me that it didn't sound like that. Instead, she told me I sounded muffled -- like my mouth was stuffed full of cotton. I tried moving the mic around in different positions, and we were finally able to determin that the muffled sound only occurred when the mike was resting against my cheek. As soon as I pulled the mike away from my cheek, even just a hair, my friend told me I was clear as a bell. But the second I'd let go of the mic the muffled sound was back. I called other people I knew in an effort to verify this problem. Everyone I spoke with noted a major difference in sound when the mic was resting against my cheek, to the point they couldn't even understand me, yet when I pulled the mike away they all said I sounded quite clear. I'm not fat, and I don't think I have a particularly odd shaped face, but I still had others try using the headset to make sure it wasn't just me. Everyone had the same problem. Upon examination of the mic it is no surprise why this problem exists. On the cheek side of the boom there is a small rubber protrusion on the side of which can be found a tiny hole. It is not difficult to see how this hole can be easily obstructed, at least partially. It makes sense to have a protrusion to hold the boom away from the face a bit, but the location of the mic seems to defeat the purpose of such a feature. I'm just sitting here scratching my head as I contemplate returning my H700 to the store. The thought makes me ill, but then I have to ask myself, what good is a hands-free headset that I have to hold away from my face?
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by goonta (see profile) -
December 12, 2005
8 out of 10 - Excellent Newish bluetooth users, read too many conflicting reviews? This may help, read on
After reading many conflicting reviews on the H700, I wasn't able to determine whether I should buy the unit ...
After reading many conflicting reviews on the H700, I wasn't able to determine whether I should buy the unit or not as my next BT headset upgrade. Since I nailed one on eBay with a great price, I decided to write a review, offering some insights that I myself would have appreciated reading to help with my purchasing decision. Hopefully this will help some user new to bluetooth.
First of all, for new/newish bluetooth (BT) headset users, there are some expectations to note up front. These radio devices are far from perfect thus in certain conditions, all BT headsets will experience static, dropping connection to the phone, sudden quietness, echoes (both for the user of the BT device and/or for the person on the other end), not able to bond to other devices they are supposed to be capable of bonding to, interference from other electronic devices, as well as other inabilities to help you achieve complete enlightenment and utter happiness with your life.
Another thing to note is that not all BT headsets will work equally well with all BT phones. In fact some are very picky indeed about what kind of phones/devices they will work well with.
That's why reviews of the same BT headset can vary drastically because people use various phones to connect to the same BT headset and I'm sure they use them in different conditions. Not to mention people themselves come in different sizes and one headset will not fit well for everyone. There are simply way too many variables why any one of these reviews may not apply to you at all.
My recommendation is to simply try it out to see if it fits your ear, your phone, and the conditions you'll be using it in. Go to a local store that has great return/exchange policy so in case you don't like it, you can always get your money back or exchange for something else. At this point, I've just made my own proceeding review somewhat pointless, but I'll try to give enough specific details so people in some key decision making points that haven't been discussed in most of the reviews I've read.
Relevant user profile: Experience: I've been using various Moto BT headsets for more than 3 years, HS801, HS810, HS850, and obviously now H700. Phones used with BT headsets V80, Sony Ericson T610, P910a. Conditions of use: city driving, in house with 802.11g wireless network, close proximity to TV, stereo, wireless keyboard and mouse.
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FIT As many have stated, this is one of the smallest BT headset Moto has produced to date. It does fit tight and even with my medium/smallish sized ears, I find that there's only a small window of wearing position that will both make the headset work well and for me to feel comfortable wearing this. I often find that after I open the ear piece put it on my ear, and clamp the ear piece to sandwich my ear between the ear piece and the headset, I would still need to pull my ear upwards and at the same time, slide the headset towards my mouth to get it to fit snug (I used the same trick for all the other Moto BT headsets as well since they have similar fit).
It won't fit if I just clamp it to my ear like the manual suggests. In fact, some people have complained that while wearing the H700, the boom mic is always touching their face and thus not picking the user's voice, and this happens to me as well if I don't adjust the fit of the headset AFTER I've clamped it to my ear.
In short, depending on the size and shape of the user's ear, there will be users who will never get this headset to work well or fit comfortably. Even after you've put a headset on, tweak the positions a bit to see if you can get it fit better! If you have big ears that protrude outwards, make sure you try this headset out first because this one may not be meant for you at all
Comfort Because of the tight fit on my ear, it is a bit more noticeable to wear than all the other headsets I've had. But nothing to deter me from using it for hours at a time. In any case, the HS801/810/850 were more comfortable to wear for me. They also have a thin cushion around the speaker part of the headset that actually sits more comfortably on your ear, which also act as a seal to seal off sound going into your ear (although I question how well the thin cushion actually works as a seal), whereas the H700 doesn't. The H700 simply pushes the plastic headphone part of the headset against your ear just by the nature of its tight fit. So is this good or not? Well, you can't have your cake and eat it too all the time. The HS series are more comfortable to wear, but they are more bulky and more likely to fall off your face (especially if you don't use my technique to really tighten it after you put it on). With the H700, it's much tighter I can actually consider jogging with it.
Signal After the H700 is paired with my phone, it holds on to the phones very well in the car while driving in the city. It does drop the connection to the phone very rarely but this happens less than with my other headsets. I've never used it beyond 10 feet from the phone, so I wouldn't know if this is a distance signal performer.
Voice Quality Both the incoming and outgoing (testimony from people I've called) are superb when there is no interference. In fact it is the best in all the headsets I've owned. The sound is without static and without echoes (unlike the HS801 and the HS850 was the worst with echoes for the user), and in a relatively quiet house (with the usual background noise, TV and stereo on), both the incoming and outgoing voices sound natural and as good as speaking straight from the mobile phones themselves, without the use of any headsets.
With the H700, I don't detect the same audible, constant background hiss the HS810 and HS850 exhibited. Unusual but true in my case, the HS801 (the oldest of all my headsets) sounds more natural and has less hiss than both HS810 and HS850. The quality of H700 is better than HS801.
Static/Interference In most cases, I find the sound static free and more pleasant to hear. There is static (low volume tick and/or pops that are constantly in the background) as with all the other headsets I've used in the same room where my wireless router is located. While I'm working on the computer with my wireless Microsoft Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Pro set (version 2, I believe), the static is definitely there as well. Again, low volume as well, but definitely audible. I can live with it. You should find out for yourself.
Volume More subjective evaluation here, of course. I have a soft speaking voice (that grows louder exponentially as the level my anger rises), and most of the people (young, good hearing) I've called are in relatively quiet environments, they can hear me quite well with the H700. In fact when I speak to a person face to face outdoors, I usually have to speak up because my normal conversation voice is quite soft. But when I'm using the H700 over a phone conversation I can speak in my natural volume and people can hear me fine if they're not in a loud environment. Does this mean people can hear you speaking when you're using the H700, if they are in a loud, crowded mall? I don't know but I would suspect they would have a hard time. To be fair, those conditions are challenging with most mobile phones and their headsets.
Incoming voice volume is definitely not as loud as my HS850, which I find too loud for me and I was constantly turning it down. But then again, the HS850 also hissed loudly at all times, so I find the H700 a refreshing change. Being a part time musician, I take care of my ears so they are probably more sensitive than most. So I can suspect the H700 may definitely not be loud enough for others.
Keep in mind the incoming volume also depends on the phone and/or headset setup the person on the OTHER END of the phone is using. E.g. From my experience, I know if I get a call from the Sony Ericsson T610 that belongs to a friend of mine; the incoming voice volume I hear on my end will always be lound regardless of what phone/headset combo I'm using to talk with him, even if I'm using my home cordless phone.
Support Never had to call Moto for support because none of my headsets ever failed before I bought the next one. (Although my HS850 has recently been having pairing problems with my Sony Ericsson P910a, and the headset is roughly under one year of use with the same phones). Since I only paid $30USD for the H700, it's cheaper than just the insurance the local stores offer me on this unit. I'll just buy another one when it breaks.
Price All the latest Moto headsets lack the relative `value' you used to be able to get with your dollar. The old HS810 retail package came with a tailored-fit carrying case with belt hook, a charger, and a detachable neck strap with the Moto logo on it (HS850 owners, ever wonder why there's a hook thing at the back end of your headset, just behind the Moto logo? Well, now you know it was designed to secure it to the neck strap but they've obviously went cheap on you and didn't include the strap nor the case with the headset while charging you more $). But the H700 doesn't come with anything else other than a charger. Oh well, at least it's much cheaper now at the time of this writing. I'd strongly recommend at least looking into eBay to save $, if you're budget conscious and are eBay savvy (as in, you can find a reliable seller without getting ripped off) AND if you already know it will fit your needs. I paid $30 USD in total that includes shipping and insurance at time of writing. If you haven't even tried it, I suggest buying it from a local store with a good return/exchange policy.
Talk time and stand by battery life Like most people my headset usage varies each day, between 45min to 3 hours across multiple phone calls and mostly while driving. I find that if I charge my phone once every week, I never have problem of it running out of juice for my usage. In fact, I've been doing this with the older HS810 and 850 so the H700 should hold up just as well, if not better. The one unique advantage the HS series and now the H700 have is the ability to converse talk time battery life by closing the boom to turn the device off. I definitely take advantage of the off `switch' whenever I put the device down since it's as easy as flipping the boom mic. This most likely explains the reason why the longest usage before charge with my HS850 was about 2 weeks before it drained. If you need a headset to survive, always keep a spare WIRED headset where you'd need it.
Manual I'm both a software developer and a tech writer in one of my many job roles. My view on the manual is that isn't going to win any tech writing of the year awards, but I do believe it's clear enough for the average mobile phone savvy user to get to know how to operate the unit. It would have been nicer for Moto to have a visual demonstration of it using video but then again, it would also be nice if the manual can just complete the bonding process with my phone all by itself and make me a latte and iron my shirts while it's pairing up with my phone. Come on! What do you guys expect out of a Moto manual? They can't even design an intuitive interface for their mobile phones (compared to Nokia, and newer LGs), do you think they have time to worry about their manuals for a headset?
I can definitely see my parents (who only use simple mobile phone functions) getting stumped by the pairing process.
But to be fair, half the success of using any BT headset equation falls on the user's ability to know how to engage in Bluetooth device search from their mobile phone/BT device of choice. Get to know your phone, and the Moto headsets. The pairing process between any of my Moto BT headsets with the phones I've owned was quite easy.
On line purchase note There is an OEM version (I believe meant for domestic Chinese market) and a retail version of the H700. I don't think there is a difference in the actual unit itself, just different packaging. I bought the OEM version and it came with the same muti-language manual and a charger.
Did my rambling miss anything? If I did, I'm sure you would've read up on it from another reviewer. Hope this helps some of you.
4 out of 10 - Mediocre THIS COULD HAVE BEEN THE ONE! Outstanding design, Typical Motorola Volume issues, PLUS, mike, etc.
(First off, I am really starting to question the accuracy of CNET's reviews. They seem to be economically driven, ...
(First off, I am really starting to question the accuracy of CNET's reviews. They seem to be economically driven, not accuracy at all costs driven. Where do you guys test?!)
This could/should have been THE perfect headset. I currently own the HS810 and absolutely love the design, with the folding mike to power on/off, answer calls even though I always have to push the call button once opened (opening mike is supposed to answer call. My phone is: Moto MPX220). The volume however, has always been an issue. If you are in an airport, restaurant, etc. you are pretty much better off using your phone's earpiece. It simply is not loud enough (In my experience this is a typical Moto problem, MPX220 included).
When I saw the H700 I got really excited. What was not to like? Smaller, sleeker, sexier design with that awesome boom mike. I bought two at Best Buy, one for my wife and one for me. Knowing Moto's volume issues I opened only one to test. I figured that they would have figured it out by now that if you plunk down $80-120 for a headset you are serious about the product. WRONG! This thing is even quieter than the HS810/850! I could not even hear in my car unless I pressed it against my ear and public places were still an issue. The volume was way to low. If you are not in a quiet room, WORTHLESS. (Yes I know about the Profiles for the MPX220, indoor, outdoor, etc.)
But that was not all. It seems that Moto created a new problem. When talking to people they would say they could not hear me or that I was cutting in and out. Turns out the new shorter mike sits on the cheek thus muffling your voice! (Guess the new noise canceling feature really works. Ha.) If I held the mike out they could hear me fine; but the moment I let go, muffle city.
The other problem is the Bluetooth range is atrocious. All you have to do is hold the phone on the opposite side of your body and it is nothing but static. (My HS810 experiences this if I walk across the room; but that is 15 feet plus!)
To be sure it was not the environment I would switch to my HS810 and other than the volume loudness issue the problems would go away. I will re-iterate, the HS810/850 is too quiet. The H700 is much WORSE, plus new Mike voice muffling issue, plus horrible Bluetooth range. These problems really eliminate this piece. (Sob)
Why Moto, WHY? This is THE most awesome design out there; but these issues are inexcusable. I took both H700 headsets back to Best Buy (I kept the H700 as long as Best Buy's return policy would allow to make sure the test was accurate). I am still shaking my head over this one. Please MOTO fix the volume issues, and now, the mike and Bluetooth range. People actually need to use these things, not just show them off!
Updated To the two of you who commented on my review I would like to know if you read the whole review??? Bluetooth reception is not/was not an issue with my HS810. Volume on the MPX220 itself was not that bad once you had latest firmware; but I don't drive with a phone to my ear! Phone was very stable unlike the comments one of you made. I now own a T-Mobile MDA(very decent phone); but still have the same volume issues with the HS810. I also had the Jabra JX10; but returned it due to poor fit with my particular ear (it caused pain and the ear loop falls of easily; but was Awesome other than that.)
In short new product worse than old? I don't think you guys really got the point. OLDER HS810 BT1.1 OK but not that loud. Brand Spanking NEW top of the line H700 BT1.2 worse? Lead Apron? (Exlain to me how older technology worked better than newer in exact same situations??? Also if you had done your research would know that static/range issues plague many brands.) Nokia perfect??? (I have owned their products too. Oh, and I always make a habit to buy at least one of all of the latest and greatest phones so I can personally test each one to find the Perfect Match. Not!) Whatever! And neither one of you bothered to note how an older Moto product worked better than the newer! Also this was not a causual test and you would have known this if, again, you would have bothered to read the whole review without pre-judging! Sheesh.
What it comes down to is manufacturers are marketing technology that many times is not ready for prime time just to make sure they are making a splash in the arena of the latest and greatest. You the consumer are left with having to find the perfect match. Example: I have seen some Bluetooth headsets work better with a particular phone than others. (Just read through different reviews and you will see that to be the case.) I love the design of the H700 so much that I am very tempted to try it with my T-Mobile MDA. If I do I will update this review yet again.
Until then for this type of product I srongly recommend buying from a local store in cae your's is not a match made in heaven (You will not necessarily get the chapest price; but the convenience of exchange/return makes this process easier. Don't feel like you have to keep it just because you bought it. These items are not cheap (the better ones) and if it does not work right don't hold onto something that does not work for you.). Make sure they have at least a 30 day no hassle return policy so you can really give the product a Fair shot with your particular equipment. Have a great ONE!!
Updated First off, disregard most of the comments made about my review. Obviously they did not take the time to fully read my review. I have had multiple phones, and Bluetooth headsets. I also previously had the Jabra JX10; but returned it because the ear hook fell off too easily and it was uncomfortable for my ears. The JX10 is even more expensive than the H700 and I did not want an expensive decoration once I lost the ear-hook. Believe me it will happen with that head-set.
Now for the update. As I stated this could have been the one. I loved the design of this headset so much that I just had to give it another shot witht my new Tmobile MDA. What a world of difference as the volume is now much more usable, loud even. I even have to turn it down when talking with certain people.
I still can't explain why the H700 was quieter than the HS810 with my old Moto MPX220 considering it was the update for the HS810/850, newer Bluetooth standard (1.2), etc.
The H700 still has range issues. If you put your phone on the opposite side of your body you can experience static.
As far as the mike pick-up issues that some have noted, my second time around with the H700 I noticed that as long as you keep the head-set twisted up so the mike is not pointing down it should work better. (no nosepad fix required)
In short, if you want this head-set, buy it from a local retailer like Best Buy and test it with your phone. That way if it does not work out you can return it much easier. Sure, you will pay a little more than online; but you can return/exchange easier if you experience some of problems I had the first time around. TEST with your Phone and wait until the day that Bluetooth works the same for all headsets and phones.
I have ...
I also posted this advice in a comment to another reviewer...then decided to get my rating counted....
I have owned the Jabra, Mot 820, Mot 850, and now the H700. The H700 is a beautiful design, but does have the flaw mentioned. I went to Walgreens and package of nose pads for glasses and attached over the raised area near the mic hole. The extra ~1mm did the trick. I am sure I will have to change the nose pads from time to time, but it was only a few $$ for a 15pack. I might get fancy and superglue an extension.
Overall, well worth the extra time to pusht his product over the top.
For what it is worth, here is why I have tried so many....in order of purchasing....
The following were paired with my blackberry 7290(cingular)....
-mot 820 - always on is a pain. speaker cracks especially when talking somebody with a very deep voice. gave it to my boss.
-jabra - much better sound quality, but pain to put on, the gel earpiece kept coming off in pocket, bulky in pocket, and no availability of extra chargers. in a drawer now.
The following have been paired with my blackberry 8700(best one yet!!!!)....
-mot850 - boom mic to turn on/off is awesome, sound quality much better, but not perfect, the fit is too loose...lack confidence that it will actualy stay on my ear. gave it to my wife.
-h700 - much smaller(video says 33%), sound quality the best, much better fit(snug), same charging port as my blackberry!(I highly recommend igo juice with dual power option), callers can't tell difference between bluetooth and normal talking. nosepad workaround is required or you will be really frustrated having to hold the mic away from your face.
10 out of 10 - Perfect The H700 Bluetooth Headset Rocks
The H700 Bluetooth headset is the very best headset you can buy. How do I know? Because I have tested ...
The H700 Bluetooth headset is the very best headset you can buy. How do I know? Because I have tested at least 5 bluetooth headsets now and none of them comes even close to this one. By the way, I own a Razr (Verizon) phone.
Of all the headsets I tried...
1. It is the most comfortable fitting
2. It is the lightest
3. It is the only one that does not have a problem reconnecting after it was turned off and back on. Nor does it have to be paired all over again each time I walk out of distance and back.
4. The controls are all very easy to access
5. I do not have anybody complaining on the other end that it echos or is hard to hear
6. I am able to hear very well without turning the volume up all the way. (My hearing has never been the best because I worked in a machine shop most of my life) Some of the other headsets are hard to hear when I am driving in the car but not this one.
7. I like the 4 different light colors that come on for various reasons. It lets me know what is happening.
I would like to end with two comments....
(1) You will not go wrong if you buy the H700 headset.
(2) You will get static if you get too far away from the cell phone but that is true for any and all bluetooth headsets.
Maybe in another 2-3 years technology will advance more in this area but for now the H700 is as good as any other headset when it comes to having static once a person gets further away then say 15-20 feet. (static is NOT a problem with this headset as long as you are within 10 feet. Don't expect anything more or less with any other headset - I know because I tried them.
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by jkeim (see profile) -
February 17, 2006
12 out of 13 users found this user opinion helpful.
5 out of 10 - Average Good design with major flaws
My last Bluetooth headseat was a Motorola hs810, which I was very pleased with.
I purchased the h700 with high ...
My last Bluetooth headseat was a Motorola hs810, which I was very pleased with.
I purchased the h700 with high expectations, hoping that it be a great improvement over the hs810.
The size and look of the headset are impressive. It is also more comfortable because it is so light. The buttons are also improved over the hs810--they are raised more and thus easier to find and push while the headset is being worn. The sound quality also seems to be improved.
Unfortunately, there are a few major problems as well. Worst in my opinion is the Bluetooth range. I could be 15-25 feet away from my phone with the hs810 and still have great sound. With the h700, I can have my phone (RAZR v3) in my pants pocket and lose reception between the devices. This is VERY disappointing! What is the point of having a wireless headset if the phone can't be more than a foot or two away from it? Problem number two is the background noise cancellation software. I am often told that the first word I say will be cut off when I am in a situation with background noise. It is great that the background noise goes away, but this feature needs to be fine-tuned so no words are cut off. The last problem is the placement of the mic. Fortunately for me, my ears stick out a little, so I don't have too much of a problem with this. However, I have had the mic opening push in to my cheek and muffle my voice a few times. I can see how this would be a major problem for people whose face or ears are shaped differently than mine.
Although I love the size and look of the h700, I can not recommend it over the hs810. In terms of functunality, the hs810 is clearly superior in my experience.
My h700 is currenly at Motorola--I shipped it in for repair because of the poor range. Hopefully this can be fixed, but I am not very hopeful after reading some of the other reviews that have been posted. I am looking forward to the H5 miniblue when it is released.
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by andrewfier (see profile) -
June 5, 2006
8 out of 8 users found this user opinion helpful.
8 out of 10 - Excellent One of the Top Performers
This is a significant jump from the predossesor mainly size and the way it was manufactured (the volume controls do ...
This is a significant jump from the predossesor mainly size and the way it was manufactured (the volume controls do not wiggle). I have the silver version which tends to show fingerprint significantly. Like most BT ear peices, they are not one size fits all. I have the Plantronics Discovery 640 also and it has done wonders for me that I purchsed another one for someone else and the ear gel did not fit to stay on snugg (even with the 3 sizes). Likewise this H700 may not fit due to the mic placement. I assume the engineers must of kept a balance on the mic placement so its optimal to hear the voice and eliminate the external noises such as wind. Everyone has differnt size ears and facial stuctures, you may want to see if the mic will be covered due to the fact the this earpiece is too short. Otherwise this tops the list on BT earpieces together with the Plantronics 640, high quality sound with the "New" noise reduction. Another good thing is for the RAZR users, it uses the same charging port.
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by humblelionII (see profile) -
December 17, 2005
2 out of 10 - Terrible Good Looking Poor Functions
CNET gave this headset a really good rating so I decided to buy it to try it out with my ...
CNET gave this headset a really good rating so I decided to buy it to try it out with my Motorola E815. However, I learned that I have to keep the phone REALLY close to the headset (even though the manual says it works over 30 feet away)and it gets all staticy. People on the other line keeps saying that the line keeps breaking and there is a huge echo. I highly do not recommend this headset.
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by aznhon (see profile) -
April 8, 2006
9 out of 10 - Spectacular oh yeah, one sweet toy
This is my first opinion submitted so please bear with me. Being a soldier who just got back from Iraq, ...
This is my first opinion submitted so please bear with me. Being a soldier who just got back from Iraq, who loves to talk to his wife, but drives around an army post and can't talk while driving, this seemed like a perfect toy. I will tell you, it IS one step away from perfect. I can drive around all day, and never hold my phone while talking to the wife. It has awesome clarity, my wife cant even tell the difference between when i am using it and not. It is very small, easily goes behind the ear, and easy to use. The one trade that kept it going to the top spot of ten..... the little hole that you talk through, the one in the rubber that goes by your face, can sometimes get blocked by your face, (especially if i am laying on the opposite side the headset). It the leaves you mumblin on the other end. But this with me has only happened a couple times, out the hundreds I have used it. If motorola would have made the rubber peice a little bigger between your face and the hole you talk through, this would be the perfect headset.
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by wannabe dork (see profile) -
January 17, 2006
6 out of 7 users found this user opinion helpful.
8 out of 10 - Excellent Big Improvement over HS850
The Motorola H700 is a big improvement over HS850. The sound quality is much improved. There were many times that ...
The Motorola H700 is a big improvement over HS850. The sound quality is much improved. There were many times that I had to cup my hand over my ear to hear a conversation on my HS850 that is no longer the case with the H700. The new DSP feature is amazing; I was standing on a street corner during rush hour in New York City with loud buses passing by and all the person on the other side of the conversation could hear was my voice nothing else. The unit is much smaller and lighter than the HS850 and very comfortable to ware. I had for a day and I?m never going back to my HS850.
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by bjoss (see profile) -
December 19, 2005
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