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Plantronics Explorer 10 Mobile Universal Bluetooth Headset Retail Package
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.8
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Total Reviews
998
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Comfort
190comfortable, uncomfortable, fit, fits, earpiece
+76%
-24%
" ... Its comfortable in the ear. ... "
" ... Comfortable to wear, battery life is good. ... "
" ... Excellent ear piece. ... "
" ... No ear fatigue. ... I like the way the ear hook is designed and the earpiece the way if sets in my ear. ... "
" ... Fit is comfortable and I can wear it in either ear. ... "
" ... So comfortable and light, I forget Im wearing it. ... "
" ... Although I liked the fit okay, I was initially leery of purchasing it without the option of being able to replace the ear loop if it broke but couldn't tell if that was possible in the description/ images. ... "
" ... Works fantastic but can be uncomfortable in the ear after an extended period of time greater than say 2 to 3 hours ... "
Bluetooth
141headset, plantronics, blue tooth, headsets, paired
+83%
-17%
" ... Very clear Bluetooth satisfied ... "
" ... You can pair up to two devices. ... "
" ... I like the Bluetooth. ... The price is a bit more for a Bluetooth, but the quality is really good. ... "
" ... Bought this to replace a lost bluetooth headset I'd had for years. ... I've been using Plantronics headsets, both bluetooth and wired for my business phone for years. ... "
" ... This Bluetooth is durable and lasts long. ... "
" ... Love this bluetooth. ... "
" ... This is the best inexpensive bluetooth you can find and I have try many bluetooth headset from many brand. ... "
" ... Great Bluetooth for the money ... "
Sound Quality
128sound quality, hear, noise, sounds, background noise
+77%
-23%
" ... When on the phone, the people I am speaking to comment on good sound quality. ... "
" ... Music playing is clear and sounds awesome. ... "
" ... Perfect for listening to podcasts and telecommuting to work. ... "
" ... The sound level was practically non-existent. ... My hearing is exceptional and even with the sound on my phone and the bluetooth device at maximum, I could hardly hear anything through it. ... "
" ... It's also useful for listening to podcasts in the office where I need to hear what's going on around me. ... "
" ... Sound quality ok. Hooks to two devices, play music. ... "
" ... Really love the way it fits and clearing of sound ... "
" ... Great, paired well with my Samsung after I figured it out & great sound quality, both in & out. ... "
Battery Life
111charge, battery life, 11 hours, hours, lasts
+81%
-19%
" ... Long battery life. ... "
" ... The battery life is superior nothing comes close I use it for 2 day with a single charge. ... "
" ... L-o-n-g battery life and easy to link and use. ... "
" ... Announces battery hours available. ... Holds battery long several days depending on usage. ... "
" ... I love this ear piece and found it has improved by last 11 hours talking time when completely charged. ... "
" ... battery last as long as advertised and you get updates on time remaining. ... "
" ... Easy lasts 11 hours on a charge, easy to setup, and works with my tablet and phone. ... "
" ... Battery lasts for more than the advertised 11 hours, and I can listen to music clearly as well. ... "
Call quality
101hear, call, voice, talk time, hearing
+62%
-38%
" ... When on the phone, the people I am speaking to comment on good sound quality. ... "
" ... The voice is very clear. ... "
" ... Perfect for listening to podcasts and telecommuting to work. ... "
" ... My hearing is exceptional and even with the sound on my phone and the bluetooth device at maximum, I could hardly hear anything through it. ... "
" ... It's also useful for listening to podcasts in the office where I need to hear what's going on around me. ... "
" ... It had a longer talking range away from the phone and talk time. ... "
" ... I can listen to music all day (8 hrs) while taking calls. ... "
" ... I purchased this doe dedicated headset for work calls to replace and older Jawbone and older Plantronics. ... "
Product Reliability
97years, weeks, stopped working, working, month
+44%
-56%
" ... Stopped working after a few months of use. ... "
" ... I’ve had for just a week . ... "
" ... Stopped working after a month ... "
" ... Poor, after 1 month later can not connect to my phones anymore ... "
" ... Worked great for 6 months then just stopped working. ... It is just completely dead. ... "
" ... It was unusable ... "
" ... Defective does not connect properly ... "
" ... I used it daily then didn't use it for three weeks. ... and it immediately dies. ... "
Device Compatibility
85connect, headset, connects, paired, bluetooth
+47%
-53%
" ... Occasionally disconnects from phone but just turn off & on and it reconnects. ... Most of the time it’s because I walked away from my phone. ... "
" ... It pairs 20% of the time, the other 80% it just searches and doesn't connect. ... "
" ... Constantly mutes out when I'm on a call and when I use it for media. ... "
" ... I have an Samsung galaxy s8+ and this product works sometimes with it. ... "
" ... frequent disconnect-reconnect from phone! ... "
" ... Doesn't pair with my Nokia 735 phone ... "
" ... Poor, after 1 month later can not connect to my phones anymore ... "
" ... It worked for a bit, but I've had a lot of trouble pairing it with my phone. ... "
Fit
72fit, fits, comfortable, piece, comfortably
+71%
-29%
" ... For me, this fits perfect. ... "
" ... Fit is comfortable and I can wear it in either ear. ... "
" ... Although I liked the fit okay, I was initially leery of purchasing it without the option of being able to replace the ear loop if it broke but couldn't tell if that was possible in the description/ images. ... "
" ... Just got it in, loud and clear, comfortable, will fit in left or right ear. ... "
" ... This is the only earpiece I use because I have very small opening in my ears and this earpiece fits well, comfortable and does not hurt like most other ones do. ... "
" ... I love using this lightweight in ear headset, but it fits so snuggly, it causes a pressure imbalance in my ear canal. ... "
" ... Really love the way it fits and clearing of sound ... "
" ... Fits very well stays put while eating fits either ear ... "
Price
61money, worth, expensive, bluetooth, worth the price
+93%
-7%
" ... Works great for the price ... "
" ... The price is a bit more for a Bluetooth, but the quality is really good. ... "
" ... Pleased for price! ... "
" ... It’s worth more than devices twice the price. ... "
" ... Great Bluetooth for the money ... "
" ... Good product for the price. ... "
" ... Best ten bucks I've ever spent. ... "
" ... Please keep up the good work along with keeping the prices low. ... "
Charging
59charging, charges, stopped charging, hold a charge, charged
+58%
-42%
" ... Great lets me know how many talk hrs are left,really like that charges fast too. ... "
" ... plantronics are good quality bluetooths,i had one for almost 9 years and it stopped taking charges and didn't work anymore,that's very impressive,before i bought this one i looked at ones from walmart and they were either too expensive or cheap quality,i went on amazon and saw this one and got it,another good one for cheap and will stand up to being dropped and general use,the sound is excellent quality and my friends can hear me and they know i use bluetooth because i ride alot and when you rid ... "
" ... battery hold up easy more than one day without charge . ... sometimes it stay 2-3 weeks or more time without using - it hold charge without problem . ... "
" ... Reasonably priced and hold a charge. ... "
" ... I especially like the 11 hour window when it's fully charged. ... I can use it for several weeks before needing to recharge it. ... "
" ... I decided to just charge it and see what happens . ... "
" ... Fast charging, comfortable to wear and long battery life. ... "
" ... I am especially happy with its charging which stays for days. ... "
Volume
50loud, hear, louder, loud enough, enough
+36%
-64%
" ... could not hear unless silence ... "
" ... Can’t hear it! ... Not enough volume ... "
" ... Because it doesn’t fit the audio isn’t really loud enough to hear. ... Especially in noisy environments. ... "
" ... The column doesn't go up very much hard to hear ... "
" ... Speaker is too quiet can't really hear anything ... "
" ... Volume level is very very very poor very disappointed ... "
" ... i persosnally had trouble hearing the voices on other end. ... "
" ... I wish the "max" volume was louder ... "
Headphones
48ear, plantronics, headsets, ear piece, m50
+73%
-27%
" ... I love my little headset. ... "
" ... I like the way the ear hook is designed and the earpiece the way if sets in my ear. ... "
" ... It's a good ear piece. ... "
" ... I like the fact that it can be used in either ear. ... "
" ... Love this Plantronics Explorer 50 headset. ... "
" ... A great inexpensive ear bud that easily pairs with my iPhone. ... "
" ... Love these headsets! ... "
" ... Have not had this problem with other headsets ... "
Ease of Use
29easy, easy to pair, works, work, well
+97%
-3%
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Luetooth is fantastic- easy to pair with my work radio. ... "
" ... easy to use and setup had one before lost it bought this one works great ... "
" ... Easy to pair and easy to turn off and on. ... "
" ... It is easy to use and conversation is not distorted. ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... Easy to connect, good sound quality, seems durable. ... "
" ... It is easy to use. ... "
Marketplace
25thanks, amazon, product, item, good
+76%
-24%
" ... Everything I expected. ... "
" ... Works excellently thanks ... "
" ... Good product, thanks ... "
" ... The seller shipped very fast, too! ... "
" ... Product as described. ... "
" ... Will buy again. ... "
" ... I was so happy to finally find this item here. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
Build Quality
25plastic, durable, rubber, replace, piece
+52%
-48%
" ... Not sure how long it'll last -- I've only had it for a few days -- but since all BT are cheaply made, might as well get something that's cheaply priced and easy to replace. ... "
" ... Sleek design too, not big and bulky like some other pieces. ... "
" ... Cheap and works really well. ... "
" ... They do not drop. ... "
" ... Easy to connect, good sound quality, seems durable. ... "
" ... It is just as durable. ... "
" ... Not only is the unwashed version of this headset of high quality, value and range, it's also extremely reliable and durable. ... "
" ... Feels nice, connects well, it's just great all around for the price. ... "
Returns
23returning, returned, replace, refund, ordered
+17%
-83%
" ... Just received today and think I’ll be sending this back. ... "
" ... I had another one that has been fine so didn't try the product right away so past the time to return. ... "
" ... This item won't stay connected been trying to return it haven't been successful ... "
" ... Had to return it. ... "
" ... I'm returning it to Plantronics for a refund or a replacement. ... "
" ... I will be returning. ... "
" ... I would return it but was so sure it would be like my first one I threw the wrapping away before I realized. ... "
" ... Can't get much volume from the unit Will be returning. ... "
Controls
20volume, switch, call, volume control, answer
+55%
-45%
" ... I also appreciate the dedicated power on/off slider switch rather than having to press and hold a button which makes it easy to see at a glance if off in order to save battery. ... "
" ... Once I was pressing the correct button everything was just fine. ... "
" ... Easy to use, make a call, redial of last number, volume button . ... "
" ... The on/off switch is a simple slide switch on the side. ... "
" ... My most favorite but underrated feature is the dedicated on/off switch. ... It's much more convenient than holding down a power button for 3 to 5 seconds or however long it takes. ... "
" ... Volume button is very easy to hit if you're readjusting it. ... "
" ... It does not hurt my ear and the answer buttons are easy to find on it. ... "
" ... Love the on/off switch. ... "
Network
20signal, reception, range, feet, house
+60%
-40%
" ... I also like the range it has. ... "
" ... One never worked out of the box, the other is still going strong. ... "
" ... This has crystal clear reception throughout my house. ... I can leave the phone on my desk downstairs and go to any of the bedrooms upstairs or basement and have no static or reception issues, a huge improvement over the previous headsets I have used. ... "
" ... Clear reception too. ... "
" ... Goes in and out at even 10 feet from phone. ... "
" ... Can't beat the reception. ... "
" ... Range is impressive as I frequently move around the house with just the earpiece. ... "
" ... This works surprisingly well for about 30 feet through two walls. ... "
Delivery
15fast, shipping, delivered, arrived on time, shipped
+87%
-13%
" ... Arrived on time. ... "
" ... Awesome product, fast shipping, great price, would buy again. ... "
" ... Great Product and fast delivery. ... "
" ... The seller shipped very fast, too! ... "
" ... Product delivered as promised. ... "
" ... Great product, fair price, quick shipping. ... "
" ... Delivered on time ... "
" ... Arrived on time and as described. ... "
Design
15time, shape, nice, look, ear
+80%
-20%
" ... Look forward to next time ... "
" ... Sleek design too, not big and bulky like some other pieces. ... "
" ... The shape and finish are elegant. ... "
" ... Everyone I've introduced to this design has fallen in love with it. ... "
" ... For the price, it's a very nice piece. ... "
" ... The headset looks stylish. ... "
" ... The shape is very different and it is the best I have ever used. ... "
" ... The design is pretty solid as well. ... "
For Kids
13bought, one, husband, wife, even
+100%
" ... My husband loves his headset. ... "
" ... I even bought one for my best friend for her birthday. ... "
" ... my wife loves it . ... "
" ... Bought this for dad and he loves it. ... "
" ... Me and my wife and daughter are loving this product. ... "
" ... Bought this for my father for his birthday. ... "
" ... I'm gonna buy two more for my daughter's. ... "
" ... Bought for my 70 year old mother and she loves it! ... "
As Gift
11bought, one, friend, purchased, loves
+100%
" ... It was a gift. ... "
" ... I even bought one for my best friend for her birthday. ... "
" ... Buy it and makes great gift too. ... "
" ... Bought this for dad and he loves it. ... "
" ... Bought it for a gift but since it came in two, I kept one for myself to use. ... "
" ... I bought it as a gift for my boyfriend. ... "
" ... It was a gift to replace the one he loved and lost it. ... "
" ... Bought this for my father for his birthday. ... "
Noise Cancellation
11background noise, cancellation, road, person, cancelling
+55%
-45%
" ... Noise cancellation is also very good. ... "
" ... Noise cancelling quality excellent. ... "
" ... Noise cancellation is fantastic, I came through clearly even inside a noisy Starbucks. ... "
" ... The sound is pretty decent and I don't get any complaints about background noise. ... "
" ... If you need effective noise cancelling technology, this one probably won't work well for you. ... "
" ... Not quite as clear (less noise canceling) than my old Jawbone but works just fine for my needs (car and home office) ... "
Setup
10setup, works, work, well, set
+100%
" ... Connecting the earpiece was easy to setup. ... "
" ... easy to use and setup had one before lost it bought this one works great ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... Product arrived on time and was easy to setup. ... "
" ... I told him it was because the set was nearby. ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... easy to install. ... "
Overall performance
10works, performance, job, reliable, lot
+90%
-10%
" ... Works very well. ... "
" ... works just fine. ... "
" ... Works very well. ... "
" ... Works very well ... "
" ... Works very well. ... "
" ... Very pleased with the performance. ... "
" ... Not heavy and does the job. ... "
" ... You get your moneys worth, not a lot of feature but does the job. ... "
Size
10small, love, carrying, well, travel
+90%
-10%
" ... For me, this fits perfect. ... "
" ... LIGHTWEIGHT, EASILY PAIRED. ... "
" ... Can't move from desk to desk in my office without carrying my phone. ... "
" ... As for the range, well, it's good when there's nothing in the way, well over a hundred feet of travel unobstructed. ... "
" ... lightweight and awesome clarity. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes
GPS: Yes
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