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The Plantronics Voyager 520 Bluetooth Headset, one of several headsets in Plantronics’ Voyager Series, is the follow-up to the Voyager 510. The Voyager 520 looks dramatically different from its predecessor- it’s an ear-in headset instead of over the ear- but, it’s still an adequate headset with an improved design and decent performance. The Plantronics Voyager 520 is reasonably priced at $99.95, below the average for a comparable quality headset.
The Plantronics Voyager 520 Bluetooth headset has a sleek, ultramodern design which looks great and offers unparalleled comfort. The Voyager 520 has a simple tear-drop
Bluetooth headset design, it is long and narrow, measuring about 2.5x0.7x0.5 inches and weighing close to 0.63 ounces.
But the design is not the important thing, its performance that counts. And that is where the Plantronics Voyager is touch and go. With my LG VX8100 from Verizon, quality was subpar, voice quality was distorted and it sounded as if I was on an out-of-date speaker phone. However, on my roommate’s LG “the V” phone from Verizon, the quality was excellent. Signal strength was strong and there was very little to no distortion from headset to phone. The Voyager 520 and I might have started off on the wrong foot, but once I figured out that the problem was not the headset, but the Bluetooth capabilities of the phone that I was pairing it with, I found the headset quality to be adequate.
The Plantronics Voyager 520 headset claims to “minimize background noise and distracting wind” however, my experience with the headset cannot support this claim. While using the headset the other end of the line hears you as if you are on an out-of-date speaker phone. The earpiece transmitted sound beautifully to me but I am afraid that the microphone could not return the favor.
What’s in the Box?
- Plantronics Voyager 520 Bluetooth Headset
- AC Charger (100-240V)
- Desktop Charging Cradle
- Plantronics Voyager 520 User Guide
Features
- Fits as Good as it Looks - The ear loop swivels to fit either ear for a comfortable and secure fit.
- Focused Sound - Unique earbud design focuses sound so you can concentrate on the conversation at hand.
- Be Heard Clearly - Plantronics’ noise cancelling microphone reduces background noise so you can be heard clearly – whenever, wherever.
- One Button Easy - Answer and end your calls, and adjust the volume with one convenient button.
- Hours of Active Use - Up to 8 hours of talk time, lets you talk as long as you want.
- Less Wind Noise - Innovative wind screen reduces distracting wind noise your callers hear.
Keep reading for more details from our tests.
