Go to Windows 7 Insider GuideNokia BH-801
Manufacturer: Nokia Corp. Part number: BH-801
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- Bottom Line:
- The Nokia BH-801 is a simple yet attractive Bluetooth headset with a comfortable fit and decent sound quality.
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CNET editors' review
Nokia BH-801 price range: $39.99
- Reviewed by: Nicole Lee
- Reviewed on: 05/23/2007
The good: The Nokia BH-801 has a compact and stylish design with a snug and comfortable fit. We liked the addition of the optional ear loop, the metal neck strap, and the belt clip.
The bad: The Nokia BH-801 has a tiny power button that is hard to press. Call quality was not so good in windier environments.
The bottom line: The Nokia BH-801 is a simple yet attractive Bluetooth headset with a comfortable fit and decent sound quality.
Nokia has done a good job in the past year of releasing a slew of attractive yet functional Bluetooth headsets to accompany its cell phone line. We especially liked the Nokia BH-800, which earned a spot in our list of top ten Bluetooth headsets. This year, Nokia has released its successor, the Nokia BH-801. It's just as small and compact, with a few design refinements when compared to its predecessor. The Nokia BH-801 is also quite affordable at $99.99, and you can get it at most Cingular/AT&T stores. To find more accessories like this, plus tips on how to use them, please check out our cell phone accessories help page.
Decked out in a soft silver finish with chrome accents, the Nokia BH-801 is definitely an attractive headset. Just a tad larger than the Nokia BH-800, the Nokia BH-801 is 1.89 inches long by 0.79 inch wide by 0.39 inch deep, and weighs around 0.38 ounce. It has a simple yet stylish rectangular design with curved corners and a nice soft-touch surface on the back. The BH-801's multifunction button is sloped slightly inward to fit the curvature of your fingertips, making it quite easy to press. It has a tiny power button on top, which we thought was a little too small--we had to use our fingernails in order to press it in. On the left spine is a volume rocker in the form of a toggle switch, which was surprisingly easy to use even when the headset was worn on the ear.
The back of the headset houses the in-ear style earbud and a slot for an optional ear loop if you want added security. The earbud has a nice rubberized cover for a snug fit in the ear. As a result, we didn't feel a need for the ear loop at all. If you do want to use it, the ear loop can be positioned to accommodate both left and right ears.
Features of the Nokia BH-801 are fairly standard. You can answer, end, and reject calls, last-number redial, mute calls, switch calls between the headset and the phone, and voice dial. You can also pair the headset with up to eight different phones, but you can only connect to one at a time. The Nokia BH-801 also comes with a handy metal neck strap, which you can hook the headset on so that it hangs around your neck like a necklace. There's also a belt clip if you wish to clip it to your belt or shirt. This way, you have easy access to the headset without having to wear it on your ear all the time.
We tested the Nokia BH-801 with the T-Mobile Sidekick 3 and the LG VX8700 and were able to pair the headset with the phones without any problems. Call quality was pretty good, and we could hear our callers loud and clear and vice versa. It did diminish quite a bit in windier environments, however, with callers reporting quite a bit of background noise and not hearing us very well. The Nokia BH-801 has a rated talk time of six hours and a rated standby time of seven days.
User reviews
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Terrific sound for the price
by pkharris8 on April 19, 2008
Pros: Small, Pairs easily, great sound, good fit
Cons: On / Off button is too small, do not like the volume button operation
Summary: I have been trying to find a good headset that sounds good and has good batery life, since I find myself using the headsets more and more with my business. ...
Summary: I have been trying to find a good headset that sounds good and has good batery life, since I find myself using the headsets more and more with my business. This is the best I have tried so far. It is very small ( which is a plus ) and fits very nicely. The sound quality is great. I have no complaints from any of my friends or customers about sound problems. There are only a few things I would change. The on / off button is very small and too flush with the unit, making it harder than it should be to turn on and off. The function key is resessed and sometimes it is hard to tell if you have pressed it or not. Other than that is is a very nice headset. Another Plus is the small "power on" indicator light. I have had several Motorola sets and they have large, bright , obnoxious blinking light when the unit is on. This headset has a very small light at the back end... much less annoying.
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The is the best headset deal on the market!
by student420 on July 17, 2007
Pros: great sound quality, comfortable, small size
Cons: absolutely none!
Summary: i bought and returned about 13 headsets trying to find one with good sound quality and a good comfortable fit, and they all sucked. i tried the jabra 125, 160, ...
Summary: i bought and returned about 13 headsets trying to find one with good sound quality and a good comfortable fit, and they all sucked. i tried the jabra 125, 160, 5010; motorola h700, h850 (these two were the worst i tried!); ativa (the office depot brand); lg730; and samsung wep180 among others,and this one is by far the best! i paid 50$ for it at a cingular corporate store, great deal!
p.s. avoid motorola bluetooths: they are cheaply made and have static on every call! the h850 and h700 suck! -
not that great
by DESIGN-STUDENT on October 9, 2007
Pros: fit is good
Cons: sound quality issues, does not work at all in semi windy conditions
Summary: this is a decent looking headset, but doesn't have much else going for it. People always had trouble hearing me, constantley having to repeat myself, even inside with no ...
Summary: this is a decent looking headset, but doesn't have much else going for it. People always had trouble hearing me, constantley having to repeat myself, even inside with no enviromental noises or wind. With slightly windy conditions it's unuseable. This headset should be no more than $30, $79 is a ripoff, don't waste your money, better stuff out there for $79.
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Important warning about this product...
by smokinlu on July 21, 2007
Pros: Stylish, cool accesories
Cons: Sound quality inferior to the competition at this price, doesn't stay in ear, plastic ear piece easily lost
Summary: The most important reason I suggest avoiding this product is it doesn't stay in your ear without the cheap optional ear clip. However, the cheap optional ear clip easily ...
Summary: The most important reason I suggest avoiding this product is it doesn't stay in your ear without the cheap optional ear clip. However, the cheap optional ear clip easily falls out and is lost. When you contact Nokia asking deperately to get a new one, they tell you you they don't sell that piece separately, so you are out of luck (not covered by warranty). The Cnet video alludes to some voice quality issues, but they are no small problem. My next bluetooth, after having my nokia rendered useless because of a stupid piece of plastic, will be a Jawbone.
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Nokia Corp.
- Part number: BH-801
- Description: The stylish look of the Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-801 reflects its high quality and innovative design approach. Delicately simple, it connects to your phone via Bluetooth wireless technology and comes with an elegant neck strap and practical belt clip for keeping it handy when not in use. The headset is comfortable to wear on either ear, with or without the convenient optional earloop.
General
- Product Type Headset - Bluetooth 2.0
- Width 1.9 in
- Depth 0.8 in
- Height 0.4 in
- Weight 0.4 oz
- Recommended Use Cellular phone
- Compatible Mobile Devices Nokia 2630, Nokia 6500 classic, Nokia E50, Nokia 2760, Nokia 3110 classic, Nokia 3250 XpressMusic, Nokia 5300 XpressMusic, Nokia 5310 XpressMusic, Nokia 5700 XpressMusic, Nokia 6021, Nokia 6085, Nokia 6103, Nokia 6111, Nokia 6120 classic, Nokia 6131, Nokia 6150, Nokia 6230i, Nokia 6233, Nokia 6267, Nokia 6280, Nokia 6290, Nokia 6300, Nokia 6301, Nokia 6500 slide, Nokia 6555, Nokia 6630, Nokia 6680, Nokia 7390, Nokia 7500 Prism, Nokia 7610, Nokia 7900 Prism, Nokia 8600 Luna, Nokia 9300i, Nokia 9500, Nokia N70, Nokia N71, Nokia N73, Nokia N76, Nokia N80, Nokia N81, Nokia N81 8GB, Nokia N93, Nokia N93i, Nokia N95, Nokia E51, Nokia E60, Nokia E61i, Nokia E65, Nokia E70, Nokia E90 Communicator, Nokia 6110 Navigator
- Additional Features Bluetooth
Headphones
- Headphones Type Headphone - Monaural
- Headphones Form Factor Over-the-ear
- Connectivity Technology Wireless - Bluetooth 2.0
- Bluetooth Profiles Headset Profile (HSP), Hands Free Profile (HFP)
- Sound Output Mode Mono
Microphone
- Type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Mono
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Belt clip, Neck strap
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Battery Headset battery - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer
- Included Qty 1
- Capacity 80 mAh
- Run Time (Up To) 6 hour(s)
- Standby Time 160 hour(s)
Manufacturer info
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- Website: http://www.nokiausa.com/
- Address:
6000 Connection Drive, Irving, TX 75039 - Phone: 1-972-894-5000
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