Plantronics Voyager 510S Bluetooth headset
Manufacturer: Plantronics, Inc. Part number: 510S
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- The Plantronics Voyager 510SL Plus comes with satisfactory performance and a generous range of accessories, but it needs a few tweaks to its design.
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CNET editors' review
Plantronics Voyager 510S Bluetooth headset price range: $10.42 - $259.99
- Reviewed by: Kent German
- Edited by: Bonnie Cha
- Reviewed on: 09/14/2005
The good: Solid sound quality; decent features; loads of accessories.
The bad: Pricey; tiny controls; fit may be too loose for smaller ears.
The bottom line: The Plantronics Voyager 510SL Plus comes with satisfactory performance and a generous range of accessories, but it needs a few tweaks to its design.
The Plantronics Voyager 510 is available in several different versions, all of which are expensive. The 510 ($99) is simply the headset with a compact charger. The 510S ($299) adds a desktop charger that can be hooked to a landline phone for taking calls on the headset. The 510SL ($379) comes with the desktop charger, as well as a handset lifter that raises your landline phone off the cradle in a manner similar to the GN Netcom GN 6210. Finally, the 510SL Plus ($429) includes all the aforementioned offerings along with a variety of accessories such as a car charger, a USB charger, and a belt-clip carrying pouch. You can buy the lifter alone for $79 or the base by itself for $229.
The headset itself is gray and black and largely resembles the M2500 with its behind-the-ear-fit, swiveling boom mic, and nonprotruding earpiece. Though it's among the largest Bluetooth headsets we've seen, it still weighs a slight 0.67 ounce. Since the battery rests in the wraparound ear hook, it's not wholly flexible, but we were able to get a mostly secure fit on either ear. Be advised, however, that users with smaller ears may find it too loose. Unfortunately, as with its predecessors, controls on the Voyager 510 were tiny and tough to manipulate while wearing. The volume rocker wasn't bad, but the power/muting key located immediately above it was so small that we had trouble finding it even when we were holding the headset in our hand. Likewise, the call control button at the top of the boom mic was also too little for our tastes. The headset has one indicator light that flashes red during charging and blue during a call.
The desktop charging base is furnished in an attractive silver and black color scheme. At 4.75 by 4.25 by 4.0 inches, the Plantronics Voyager 510 is on the bulky side, but the rounded edges make for an attractive look overall, and we prefer it over the GN 6210. Easily accessible, the headset rests in a charging cradle on the front of the base. To make and end a call on either your landline or your cell phone, you can lift the headset out of the cradle, as well as press the call control buttons on the headset or the top of the base. Alternatively, if you're using the handset lifter (see below), the same steps automatically raise your landline phone off the cradle. Other keys on the base consist of a volume control, a power switch for the handset lifter, and buttons for adjusting the frequency so that it matches your landline phone's. Additionally, a red indicator light indicates whether the base is on and a blue light flashes when the headset is in use. On a final note, we found that once the base is connected to the power cord, the landline phone and the headset lifter comprise a somewhat messy setup.
The handset lifter attached easily to our landline phone with adhesive strips. We had to experiment with the position, but once we got it in the correct place, it worked without incident. Plantronics wisely included a switch on the lifter that adjusts the height to which if lifts the phone.
We tested the Plantronics Voyager 510 with a Sony Ericsson S710a. The pairing process was easy to understand, and we were up and running in no time. Sound quality for cell phone calls was mostly good, though with a somewhat hollow quality at times. Callers asked if we were using a headset, but that's nothing out of the ordinary. Previous Plantronics headsets picked up a noticeable amount of wind noise, but the 510 came with a windscreen ear tip and mic cover that provided some improvement. The headset came with a fair amount of features, including noise canceling, last-number redial, voice dialing, call reject, and the ability to transfer calls between the headset and a cell phone. The 510 has a rated battery life of six hours of talk time and promised standby time of just more than four days.
User reviews
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I am a UPS driver and this is great bluetooth for this job
by hapdaddy86 on January 21, 2008
Pros: Person can hear you more clearly over background noise
Cons: A little big -but comfortable
Summary: I was told by a co-worker to try this model and he was right. It's the best one thus far for our job with truck and wind noise in ...
Summary: I was told by a co-worker to try this model and he was right. It's the best one thus far for our job with truck and wind noise in background. The wind still does have a negative effect but the major thing is motor and truck noise.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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GREAT - my 5th BT headset - finally a winner
by dgsholar on July 16, 2006
Pros: Dual usage - Office and Cell - and REAL range.
Cons: Power button pretty tough to activate on the ear.
Summary: This is my 5th BT headset with my Verizon Palm Treo 650. This is by far the best. Very Clear, lots of volume range - which is great for my ...
Summary: This is my 5th BT headset with my Verizon Palm Treo 650. This is by far the best. Very Clear, lots of volume range - which is great for my older ears. And most important - people quit saying "What" all the time when I'm using my Treo - they can really hear me. The REAL bonus is that I can use this with my desk phone at the office.
The range is finally what I've always hoped a Blue Tooth headset would give me 10 - 15 feet, not 2!!
I have very small ear canals, and the multiple size ear pads are great. It puts the sound close to my ear, with out being really uncomfortable hour after hour.
I also have small ears, so this headset sits a bit lite on my ear. Not a problem for office work or driving. But if I was real active - it may work loose. But then, if I'm real active - I probably shouldn't be wearing a BT headset anyway.
Having two chargers is a real bonus. When traveling - I throw the headset charger in my bag - it's small enough and just the right size....(USB Charger Plantronics??) And the drop in charger at the office is just right!
Overall - a real winner - I'd buy another one in a minute - highly recommended.Updated
I'm kind of surprised at the video by Kent German. If you watch close - he did not install the ear bud on the headset - which will really make the headset loose. And it will make the volume sound much lower than it really is.
Hey Kent - try it once more with the ear bud installed - bet you'll like it better!1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Nice System Design ? Blue Tooth Pairing- Not that Comfortable for Me
by mtatum7 on June 19, 2006
Pros: The pros are its Blue Tooth (Wireless Headset) and I was able to add my Motorola Headset to the Base as well as Add the Plantronic Headset to my V3C Phone.
Cons: The headset is not that comfortable for me. It's probably me: I couldn't wear the Headset for more than 10 tens without getting a headache. Note: I have small hears.
Summary: I purchased the unit to use with my office phone; as I'm normally on the phone for more than 6 hours a day. My old headset is a Plantronic ...
Summary: I purchased the unit to use with my office phone; as I'm normally on the phone for more than 6 hours a day. My old headset is a Plantronic and I?ve had it for about 4 years. I thought it would be nice to use the same handset with my office phone and my cell phone; that part of the system works. The cons for me are; it?s not that comfortable to me and there are times when the other party on the call cannot hear me clearly. The base is less than three feet away. The other problem that I have is that neither the seller (Colamco) nor Plantronics would take the unit back for a refund. I guess I have to sell it on eBay. My rating is based on not being comfortable to me and the service levels from both the seller and manufacturer. I'm unable to get 30 minutes of comfort and I need all day comfort and therefore the unit is unless to me. My purchase decision was based on the three previous reviews on the CNet and they all stated that it was comfortable.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Finally a great comfortable wireless headset
by JABNOLA on September 8, 2007
Pros: Comfort & sound
Cons: Pairing was a pain with palm treo755p
Summary: After several failed attemps to pair this unit with my Palm treo 755p I finally had successs. Turns out you have to hold down 2 buttons at the same time. ...
Summary: After several failed attemps to pair this unit with my Palm treo 755p I finally had successs. Turns out you have to hold down 2 buttons at the same time. Who came up with that? But this unit will work with the Palm treo 755p. Don't look for support from Sprint PCS. Thouse clouns don't know anything! My advice study study study the pairing guide first.
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Best Bluetooth Headset yet
by LtLeary on October 7, 2006
Pros: No Static, Clear Comm, works equally well with PC and Cell, great wind filter.
Cons: Dynamic Range could be better
Summary: Finally, after 4 Jabras, 2 Motorola and one GN comes a headset that my bride hasn't griped about! All others would cause noise on my Transmit, of course, this ...
Summary: Finally, after 4 Jabras, 2 Motorola and one GN comes a headset that my bride hasn't griped about! All others would cause noise on my Transmit, of course, this would frustrate those you talk with to no end. The plantronics Vogager paired readily with my Treo 700W and Dell iXPS. Although Verizon and Palm claim this headset "isn't supported" it is by far superior in quality to any other I have tried. Works equally as well with my laptop and Cisco's IPCommunicator VoIP Softphone.
Do yourself a favor (and save a lot of money) by getting this headset first!! It may not be the sexiest looking headset, but at least you will be able to hear and be heard! -
One of the best.
by ttt3008 on March 20, 2006
Pros: Confortable, light and small, Good Range
Cons: Mic To Face Problems!
Summary: If you have lots of facial hair and you are not shaved smooth the mic can rub against your face while your talking sometimes.
It sounds like static to the ...Summary: If you have lots of facial hair and you are not shaved smooth the mic can rub against your face while your talking sometimes.
It sounds like static to the person your talking to. I Just wish the mic was positioned outward a little more than what it is on my face.
Other than that This is better than the Plantronics 640 that i previously owned.
It feels solid and is very comfortable in your ear.
The range is good, not the best range I have seen but its good.
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Comfortable, clear
by joefromwestside on March 5, 2006
Pros: works with desk and cell phone
Cons: no voicedial to phone
Summary: Best headset I have owned. Made for the long haul. greay battery life and comfy!
Summary: Best headset I have owned. Made for the long haul. greay battery life and comfy!
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Exxxtremely comfortable to wear all day. Excellent sound quality.
by ArtVM on February 7, 2006
Pros: Transmits music through my Sirius satellite radio to my ear. No muffled music when worn in automobile.
Cons: Distortion at times in area of a lot of electical interferance - but minimal.
Summary: Enjoy wearing this comfortable bluetooth headset which has easy to use controls. Big plus is the voicecalling option. Excellant on/off blue/red LED indicator light. Charges fast which is ...
Summary: Enjoy wearing this comfortable bluetooth headset which has easy to use controls. Big plus is the voicecalling option. Excellant on/off blue/red LED indicator light. Charges fast which is a convienence. Great choice of earpieces, which are very comfortable. Sound design and style. Many compliments...
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Plantronics, Inc.
- Part number: 510S
- Description: The Voyager 510S Bluetooth Headset System - combining both the wireless Voyager 510 Bluetooth Headset and Bluetooth Deskphone Adapter - allows you to seamlessly switch between your office phone and Bluetooth mobile phone. Whether in your office or on the go, this system's versatility eliminates the need for multiple products - one headset does it all!
General
- Product Type Headset - Bluetooth
- Recommended Use PDA, Corded phone, Cellular phone, Cordless phone
- Additional Features Foldable, Mute button, Volume control, Answer/end button, Noise canceling circuit
Headphones
- Headphones Type Headphone - Monaural
- Headphones Form Factor Over-the-ear
- Headphones Technology Dynamic
- Connectivity Technology Wireless - Bluetooth
- Sound Output Mode Mono
Microphone
- Type Boom
- Microphone Operation Mode Mono
Remote Control
- Type None
Wireless Link
- Transmission Range 33 ft
Connections
- Connector Type Bluetooth, Handset
Power
- Battery 1 x Headset battery - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer
- Included Qty 1
- Run Time (Up To) 6 hour(s)
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Product series
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Plantronics Voyager 510 Bluetooth headset
Manufacturer: Plantronics, Inc.
Specs: Microphone Boom, Headset, Over-the-ear, Mono, Foldable, Mute button, Volume control, Answer/end button, Noise canceling circuit, 1 year Limited warranty
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Manufacturer: Plantronics, Inc.
Specs: Microphone Boom, Headset, Over-the-ear, Mono, Foldable, Mute button, Volume control, Answer/end button, Noise canceling circuit, 1 year Limited warranty
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Plantronics Voyager 510SL Plus
Manufacturer: Plantronics, Inc.
Specs: Microphone Boom, Headset, Over-the-ear, Mono, Foldable, Mute button, Volume control, Answer/end button, Noise canceling circuit, 1 year Limited warranty
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Plantronics Voyager 510S Bluetooth headset
Manufacturer: Plantronics, Inc.
Specs: Microphone Boom, Headset, Over-the-ear, Mono, Foldable, Mute button, Volume control, Answer/end button, Noise canceling circuit, 1 year Limited warranty
Manufacturer info
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- Website: http://plantronics.com/
- Address:
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Santa Cruz, California 95060 - Phone: 831-426-5858
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