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Microsoft LifeChat LX 3000 Headset JUG 00013
Last Updated: December 23, 2019 (Refresh Now)
6.9
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
998
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Body
46headset, ear, ears, head, fit
+63%
-37%
" ... Fit is comfy and eliminates noise and artifact. ... "
" ... This is my faverate head set. ... My little kids also like it so it gets replaced a lot but I do not blame the head set for that. ... "
" ... High quality, great performance, comfortable to the ears. ... "
" ... Slightly uncomfortable after wearing them for a few hours, but other than that they work great for the price! ... "
" ... Comfortable and fits my employers specifications. ... "
" ... Strong sturdy headset, so far it is good with my rough handling ... "
" ... They feel really durable. ... They fit completely over my ears which is the main reason I bought them. ... "
" ... The do fit a bit tight on my big a-brained head, so for extended bouts of just listening to music, podcasts, whatever, I use a separate set of quality, reference headphones. ... "
Body / Comfort
38headset, ear, ears, head, fit
+71%
-29%
" ... Comfortable and fits my employers specifications. ... "
" ... The do fit a bit tight on my big a-brained head, so for extended bouts of just listening to music, podcasts, whatever, I use a separate set of quality, reference headphones. ... "
" ... I work online and wear a headset for anywhere from four to ten hours a day. ... They are comfortable very comfortable because they fit OVER (not on!) ... "
" ... The headset was comfortable, but I don't want to buy a new one every year. ... "
" ... But the sound quality is good otherwise and they're fairly comfortable. ... "
" ... This is my faverate head set. ... My little kids also like it so it gets replaced a lot but I do not blame the head set for that. ... "
" ... I use this headset in my business and it is the best one I've ever used (been using headsets with my clients for a decade). ... "
" ... These fit my large head quite well and the ear cups are reasonably sized. ... "
Usage
37volume, control, call, mute button, mute
+62%
-38%
" ... nice inline volume control ... "
" ... I really like the volume control, makes it easy to mute/unmute. ... "
" ... The sound quality is very good and the volume control works well. ... "
" ... Very comfortable and great sound but I hate the volume control. ... "
" ... This has been a great headset for when I have to work at home or on call. ... Everyone says they can hear me clearly. ... "
" ... I LOVE that there is a volume control and mute button easily accessible. ... "
" ... They can hear me very well. ... And I can hear them very well. ... "
" ... You can't go wrong with this headset for anything from relaxing while gaming, listening to music or videoconferencing! ... "
Product Reliability
26year, months, years, headset, lasted
+27%
-73%
" ... Unfortunately the mic has stopped working after having only owned this headset a year. ... "
" ... Now after 60 days they are useless. ... "
" ... It stopped working while in class ... "
" ... I purchased it on December 8, 2017 to use for working on the computer. ... The headset quit working yesterday. ... "
" ... Anyway, I'd stay away from this thing, unless I just happened to get a lemon. ... "
" ... The earset stopped working 11 month after I bought it. ... "
" ... It would work on one ear then not the other the microphone stopped working etc just up and died literally overnight. ... "
" ... Then the one at home failed so I got another for home. ... Now the new one at work is failing. ... "
Connectivity
21windows, usb, skype, meetings, work from home
+57%
-43%
" ... For general use attached to a laptop or desktop, these are a true bargain. ... "
" ... I got this so I can communicate with my students via Skype. ... "
" ... I will say it works great though and I bought it to use with the software phone on my computer. ... "
" ... I also like that my computer recognizes it as soon as I plug it in. ... "
" ... I use this with my laptop for netflix shows and email voice typing. ... "
" ... I bought these to use for virtual meetings. ... "
" ... USB plug makes them universal to use with most devices anywhere in the world. ... "
" ... I use them for speech-to-text. ... "
Usage / Calling
20call, headset, meetings, conference calls, clients
+65%
-35%
" ... They can hear me very well. ... And I can hear them very well. ... "
" ... I use these for Skype calls occasionally. ... They seem well, have good quality and no one ever has trouble hearing (unlike VOIP sometimes). ... Ordered a pair for someone else as well and used for internet phone calls daily - and no complaints. ... "
" ... My audience can hear me clearly and I can hear them without any external interference. ... "
" ... Bought this to teach classes online and the students can hear me perfectly. ... "
" ... I have been using this for online classes and they are great I can hear my clients clearly and what I love the most is that sometimes my clients are making so much noise and I can turn down the volume of the speakers without having to go on my computer ... "
" ... This has been a great headset for when I have to work at home or on call. ... Everyone says they can hear me clearly. ... "
" ... I use them for speech-to-text. ... "
" ... The call quality is great, it has a good mic, and overall is comfortable to wear. ... "
Connectivity / Device Compatibility
18windows, skype, meetings, work from home, laptop
+56%
-44%
" ... For general use attached to a laptop or desktop, these are a true bargain. ... "
" ... I work from home, and these are great for Skype meetings. ... "
" ... I also like that my computer recognizes it as soon as I plug it in. ... "
" ... I will say it works great though and I bought it to use with the software phone on my computer. ... "
" ... I bought these to use for virtual meetings. ... "
" ... I use this with my laptop for netflix shows and email voice typing. ... "
" ... I use them for speech-to-text. ... "
" ... I got this so I can communicate with my students via Skype. ... "
Usage / Controls
14control, mute button, mute, volume mute control, inline volume
+50%
-50%
" ... The volume control is awkwardly placed and tends to fall onto my keyboard. ... "
" ... Sounds quality sucks and sometimes get mute by itself. ... "
" ... The mute button broke somehow, when it is barely messed with. ... "
" ... i do not like that the mute button sticks out, and so continuously I get muted by accident. ... Should be a recessed button. ... "
Service
11window, sent, returned, replacement, refund
+9%
-91%
" ... I sent them back to amazon and got a new one sent. ... "
" ... I had medical setback and did not return for several months to the project. ... "
" ... I will have to return it. ... "
" ... I returned it. ... "
" ... In fact, I wanted to like it for so long, that I accidentally waited beyond the return period to decided to return it. ... "
" ... It was defective and Amazon refused to replace it, even after admitting fault. ... "
" ... I would like a product refund or replacement. ... "
" ... So annoyed that I need to replace them. ... "
Price
10reasonable, money, headset, headsets, cost
+90%
-10%
" ... Price us reasonable. ... "
" ... One of the best headsets for the money available. ... "
" ... Overall, good value for the price. ... "
" ... Great quality for the price. ... "
" ... However for the price is good. ... "
" ... For the price, they are great. ... "
" ... Because of the very reasonable price, I still find them acceptable. ... "
" ... Price is good. ... "
Service / Returns
10window, sent, returned, replacement, refund
-100%
" ... So annoyed that I need to replace them. ... "
" ... I returned it. ... "
" ... Had to return it. ... "
" ... I sent them back to amazon and got a new one sent. ... "
" ... In fact, I wanted to like it for so long, that I accidentally waited beyond the return period to decided to return it. ... "
" ... It was defective and Amazon refused to replace it, even after admitting fault. ... "
" ... I had medical setback and did not return for several months to the project. ... "
" ... However, after trying it for a couple of days, I ended up having to return it for the following reasons: ... "
Sound
9cancelling, background, volume, sound, cancellation
+89%
-11%
" ... Set noise cancelling and sound control at medium to high. ... "
" ... The sound quality is very good and the volume control works well. ... "
" ... The sound its clear and the volume has a mute option. ... "
" ... It has noise cancelling effectiveness and the microphone works well. ... "
" ... which is good because most others don't get loud enough. ... The sound is loud and clear. ... Not sure the noise cancellation stuff does anything or not, or even how to turn it on (maybe there is a switch? ... "
" ... These are really good quality and great for noise cancelling. ... "
Body / Build Quality
8wire, wear, padding, head, handling
+25%
-75%
" ... Two Pairs broke within 6 months of use due to wire. ... "
" ... It broke while I was at work all of a sudden. ... "
" ... I tried tightening it a little by my hand but the whole piece just broke off. ... "
" ... The only complaint is that the top strap needs some padding. ... "
" ... A little large for me, I wish I could tighten these further than they allow ... "
" ... head piece broke by 6 months usage ... "
Sound / Noise Cancellation
6cancelling, background, cancellation, voice, microphone
+100%
" ... Set noise cancelling and sound control at medium to high. ... "
" ... It has noise cancelling effectiveness and the microphone works well. ... "
" ... Not sure the noise cancellation stuff does anything or not, or even how to turn it on (maybe there is a switch? ... "
" ... These are really good quality and great for noise cancelling. ... "
Body / Cable
6wiring, wire, tangling, broke
+17%
-83%
" ... Two Pairs broke within 6 months of use due to wire. ... "
" ... Something wrong with the wiring. ... "
" ... I was gentle with the product the whole time, but the cord kept tangling itself up for some reason, and after having it for just under 2 months, due to this cord tangling the wires inside were shot. ... "
" ... I had these for 9 months and used them sparingly but the cord got damaged anyway and now I can only hear people when I make calls but ... "
Sound / Volume
4sound, volume control, sound quality, mute, loud and clear
+75%
-25%
" ... The sound quality is very good and the volume control works well. ... "
" ... The sound its clear and the volume has a mute option. ... "
" ... which is good because most others don't get loud enough. ... The sound is loud and clear. ... "
Usage / Gaming
3son, headsets, headset, games, chat
+100%
" ... You can't go wrong with this headset for anything from relaxing while gaming, listening to music or videoconferencing! ... "
" ... To clarify on usage: we have not been using the many headsets of this make/model (10+) for gaming, or other non-professional purposes. ... "
" ... Purchased for my son’s online gaming. ... "
Connectivity / Ports
3plug and play, plug, jack, connection
+67%
-33%
" ... USB plug makes them universal to use with most devices anywhere in the world. ... "
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