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Jabra Halo Smart Wireless Bluetooth Headset Black
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
6.1
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
395
Old Reviews
95
Unverified
99
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0.39 meters
SIZE
17 hours
TALK TIME
Yes
BLUETOOTH
Review Analysis - 201 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Sound Quality
71headset, hear, sound quality, listening, noise
+73%
-27%
" ... The headset works as is expected. ... "
" ... they sound great had them for a while. ... "
" ... the sound quality on calls is very good. ... the sound quality for listening to music is ok, not great. ... "
" ... The sound is crisp and clear. ... "
" ... Overall, the sound quality for me is great. ... "
" ... Sound is good but could've been better. ... "
" ... The fit is nice, the sound quality was great, and the noise cancelling were good. ... "
" ... As it turns out, these headphones are relatively good across the board. ... Two little issues: many stated the hanging earbuds (i usually go my whole day with one earbud in my ear and the other hanging - the side magnets are not really useful) and i agree. ... "
Comfort
53ear, earbuds, stay, collar, wear
+43%
-57%
" ... Fits too tightly around the neck area. ... "
" ... sometimes the right earphone have no sound or have to bend the neck brace out to get it work ... "
" ... this is the first headset that my husband does not complain about when I am talking to him oh it. ... it is not very comfortable to wear. ... it may be more comfortable for a man with a large neck, but the back is wide and hard, no matter how I adjusted it, it would not stay around my neck, which is the reason I am returning it. ... "
" ... Moreover you can feel the pain in your ear after wearing it for an hour or so. ... "
" ... My second issue is that the buds don't go all the way into the ear canal, a problem i never had with my LGs. ... "
" ... It's too bad because I find them to be the best balance of sound quality, weight on the neck so it doesn't fall off and down your back, and battery life is excellent. ... "
" ... The earbuds would frequently fall out of my ears when I moved at all. ... "
" ... First off they don't stay on my neck well. ... The shape is weird and it wants to fall off if I am doing anything that involves a little activity. ... "
Battery Life
43life, charge, hours, hour, week
+86%
-14%
" ... Good battery life would use them all day while working. ... "
" ... Good product, battery last quite a while and only needed to be charged twice a week or so. ... "
" ... Good sound, build in quality, extraordinary battery backup . ... "
" ... These headphones have ridiculous battery life. ... "
" ... Long lasting battery. ... "
" ... The battery life is excellent. ... "
" ... I honestly thought the 16 hour battery life portion of the product description was likely a best case, nearly hyperbolic, estimate. ... "
" ... battery life is 2nd to none. ... "
Product Reliability
40stopped working, headset, working, six, lasted
+18%
-83%
" ... my headset have internal contact issue after 3 months of use. ... "
" ... One side stopped working after a month. ... "
" ... I purchased the headset on May 5th of this year, only six months ago, I think maybe it should have lasted longer. ... "
" ... For the price, I'd would've expected things to deteriorate after a year. ... "
" ... Otherwise, I may just keep going through a fourth, fifth, sixth, . ... "
" ... The left side stopped working within two months. ... "
" ... Only lasted 5 months, after that sound quality extremely poor. ... Two months later, stop working all together. ... "
" ... I was willing to overlook this since it wasn't a constant issue, rather a minor annoyance at isolated times. ... However, I've now had the headphones for about 3 months and they're started to spontaneously pause any media playing on my phone when connected. ... "
Fit
39neck, earbuds, ear, ear buds, magnetic
+31%
-69%
" ... Fits too tightly around the neck area. ... "
" ... No one makes a larger device, so nothing fits right which makes using these products inherently awkward. ... "
" ... My second issue is that the buds don't go all the way into the ear canal, a problem i never had with my LGs. ... "
" ... It's too bad because I find them to be the best balance of sound quality, weight on the neck so it doesn't fall off and down your back, and battery life is excellent. ... "
" ... My phone sits in my cup holder in my truck while I'm driving so it's not a distance thing. ... "
" ... The earbuds would frequently fall out of my ears when I moved at all. ... "
" ... I had them for less than 3 weeks and they kept on falling off. ... "
" ... The magnetic pause is terrible. ... "
Call quality
32hear, call, phone calls, headset, voice
+63%
-38%
" ... the sound quality on calls is very good. ... "
" ... In the past I owned a number of LG Bluetooth headphones and was unhappy with phone call quality. ... "
" ... The call quality is very good on my end, and I'm told by others that it's good on their end as well. ... "
" ... The sound quality on this headset is as good as I've ever had, and it will last for a lot of extended use. ... "
" ... I also like how the neck piece vibrates for phone calls. ... This feature notifies me when I have an incoming call and is very helpful to ensure that I do not miss any of my personal calls while my phone is in my pocket. ... "
" ... Works best with voiceover and audio dictation best headset for battery life and when using voice to text there is no better. ... "
" ... I mainly use it for listening to music at work, but if I get a call on my cell phone I can answer it and it has good audio for calls too. ... "
" ... They work wonderfully for calls and podcasts though. ... "
Bluetooth
30headset, pair, jabra, devices, headsets
+47%
-53%
" ... Having owned and used a few of these wireless Bluetooth headphones, I have come to experience their shortcomings and began to recognize what to opt for on future purchases. ... "
" ... I've reached out to Jabra for support and after resets, un-pairing, and repairing the results are the same - very little sound out of the right earbud. ... "
" ... My phone doesn't have this problem with other bluetooth devices, only the Jabra Halo headphones. ... "
" ... While the Jabra Halo is the best bluetooth headset I have ever owned with a battery that just won't quit, the product I received had subtle material differences from the same model I previously bought (and my dog ate) at Best buy. ... "
" ... However, after 30 - 40 days of use, the bluetooth would no longer pair with new devices. ... I tried it with old, already paired devices and the Jabra would only stay connected for a few seconds, then it would disconnect, then reconnect, then disconnect . ... "
" ... it would not pair and when it did, it would drop. ... "
" ... I have to disconnect and reconnect and sometimes reset the device and re pair it to get the sound back to normal. ... "
" ... I have used many bluetooth earphones since the old motorola s-9, but this its are the first to last less than a year ... "
Headphones
25ear, headphones, headphone, ear buds, jabra
+48%
-52%
" ... Which brings me to this Jabra Halo Wireless headphone. ... It's just a matter of time before the headphones are useless. ... "
" ... My phone doesn't have this problem with other bluetooth devices, only the Jabra Halo headphones. ... "
" ... My second issue is that the buds don't go all the way into the ear canal, a problem i never had with my LGs. ... Also, unlike LG, jabra does not put the serial number on the headphones. ... "
" ... Unfortunately after 4 months my Jabra headphone doesn't work properly . ... "
" ... the ear buds are odd . ... "
" ... I bought this headset hoping this would be a great product. ... "
" ... I do not recommend this headset. ... "
" ... I bought this product because it was listed as one of the better headsets. ... "
Device Compatibility
23connected, connect, pair, jabra, disconnect
+39%
-61%
" ... The only good thing is the battery life and that it can connect to my Mac and iPhone simultaneously. ... "
" ... I tried it with old, already paired devices and the Jabra would only stay connected for a few seconds, then it would disconnect, then reconnect, then disconnect . ... "
" ... So I know it is not an issue with the phone connection, it is definitely an issue with the device. ... "
" ... I also had a very tough time getting it to connect. ... "
" ... The connectivity is very hit or miss. ... Almost every time i connect to my phone or computer to listen to music it will be very jumpy until it makes a good connection. ... Sometimes I have to disconnect and reconnect to make it work. ... I have to disconnect and reconnect and sometimes reset the device and re pair it to get the sound back to normal. ... "
" ... Phone is in my pocket the whole time, not more than 2ft away from the device. ... Not sure if it's other devices interfering with it, or if the Bluetooth is constantly wasting itself trying to connect to nearby devices even when it's already connected to yours, but whatever the case,the Bluetooth connection is horrible. ... "
" ... If I put the phone down and turn my back on it I lose connectivity. ... "
" ... When you have two devices connected which it says it supports, the audio fades in and out at regular intervals. ... "
Controls
16volume, button, headset, controls, override
+6%
-94%
" ... the controls are a little difficult, they are small and not the easiest to push. ... "
" ... The rubber that wrap around the multifunction buttons are peeling. ... I've lost control of the volume down button. ... "
" ... The buttons are so small it’s more difficult than it needs to be to change songs. ... I can live with the buttons but having my music stop several times during one song is a deal breaker. ... "
" ... additionally the control ergonomics are poorly laid out and the buttons are not consistently responsive. ... "
" ... The controls on the side do not work. ... You need to press to adjust volume but you do not get that you hear battery strengths. ... "
" ... It doesn't pause the song where you were listing, it pauses and restarts the song. ... The on ear voice and beeps override all other sounds so if you are on a call and hit the volume button or disconnect from a device the sounds will override the callers voice. ... "
" ... The design around the volume buttons buckles and exposes the electronics. ... "
" ... The volume up and down buttons no longer function. ... "
Price
15money, price, spend, save, price point
+60%
-40%
" ... Love these and for a great price ... "
" ... Worth every penny! ... "
" ... That said, for my primary use, it's been a good purchase and the price is very reasonable compared to some of the other options. ... "
" ... And if you can find a used pair at half the price, this is a great deal. ... "
" ... Fantastic product for the price point. ... "
" ... Worth the investment. ... "
" ... Still maintaining 4 stars for the value. ... "
" ... Best on the market ... "
Cables
15wire, stiff, jabra halo, earpiece, earbud
+20%
-80%
" ... The wires are always in the way and getting caught on something. ... "
" ... Previous headphones I had the earpiece cords were thin and usually came loose from the stem due to being snagged, pulled or torsion from everyday wear. ... "
" ... I ordered this instead of LG headphones because my previous LG headphones all had a tendency to wear out at the base of the wires for the earbuds. ... I thought the Jabra Halo, with it's thicker wires, would be more durable in that regard. ... "
" ... Combined with cables that are too short and too heavy, I'm constantly screwing the buds back into chaffed aural canals. ... "
" ... the ear bud wires are too short and too heavy . ... "
" ... But still, they move around in my ears and eventually work their way loose, thanks to those stiff flat wires and the torque-amplifying mechanical lever arm provided by the unnecessary, rigid part of the earbud that hangs down from your ear (the part that also prevents the earbud from inserting properly). ... "
" ... So I just tie a lose knot in the wire so it doesn't touch my badge. ... "
" ... After 3 months right side cable defective with sound cutting in and out as you move head around. ... "
Returns
14returned, refund, sent, replacement, defective
-100%
" ... After the second consecutive failure I requested a refund and they insisted on replacing the item. ... "
" ... I'm currently making a warranty claim since I'm past the return window and hoping to receive a refund. ... "
" ... I'd really like to return them for a refund. ... "
" ... I returned to Amazon and received a replacement. ... "
" ... I wound up having to return them because of this. ... "
" ... In fact I returned it. ... Mine is now on it's way back to Amazon for a refund! ... "
" ... I haven't had it for more than 4 days and I'm returning it. ... "
" ... Wish I could return them but I threw out the box. ... "
Charging
13charging, week, neck, hold a charge, hold
+54%
-46%
" ... I need the comfort of foam because there is 15 hrs more or less of listening time between charges. ... "
" ... These have best feel, don't fall off your neck as easily and hold good charge . ... "
" ... Only takes an hour or two to fully charge, so i charge mine every two days, at the very least. ... "
" ... Battery life - Is with most of these, battery life is exceptional, I go though days without charging ... "
Build Quality
12ear, design, wires, months, magnets
+25%
-75%
" ... Fits too tightly around the neck area. ... "
" ... Not very durable. ... "
" ... 2) I loose connection if I walk more than a few feet from my phone, and 3) my biggest issue is the covering plastic/rubber over the volume up, down and stop buttons is coming off, making the buttons unusable. ... The third is obviously a design flaw or cheap material/construction on the device. ... "
" ... I had them for less than 3 weeks and they kept on falling off. ... "
" ... Sometimes they break, but just as often I damage or lose them. ... I was very upset to be dragged back into the world of physical compromises one must make when the phone has to be held or positioned in a certain way to keep the music or conversation going. ... But still, they move around in my ears and eventually work their way loose, thanks to those stiff flat wires and the torque-amplifying mechanical lever arm provided by the unnecessary, rigid part of the earbud that hangs down from your ear (the part that also prevents the earbud from inserting properly). ... Just a couple degrees of angle, and couple millimeters added to the length of the stem section of the earbud, and the fit problem would be gone. ... "
" ... It was definitely not my case. ... "
Marketplace
11warehouse, sent, review, replacement, product
+64%
-36%
" ... it works good with my ipad phone.thank you1 ... "
" ... Work as advertised. ... "
" ... Got a good deal on Prime DAY. ... "
" ... I had bought it through Amazon Warehouse Deals so exchanging it through Amazon was not an option. ... (maybe this was the reason it was sent back originally and listed on warehouse deals). ... "
" ... so far it has performed as advertised. ... "
" ... Original Review/Comments ... I've contacted support again . ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 0.39 meters
Battery
Talk Time: 17 hours
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes
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