SoundBot SB220 Bluetooth Headset Wireless Stereo Headphone for Music Streaming & HandsFree - Black

Overall:So far so good. Just got the device yesterday, so will need to update after I've owned it a while. To be clear about my criteria for my review, I was looking for comfort, affordability, and stability for workouts in a bluetooth headset, so no wires and no in-ear phones to damage my hearing.Construction:First off, the flexible joints to help it fold closed are very cool. However, the device does strike me as a bit flimsy, which is a concern. However, considering the price point and that I will be exercising with it, the lightness of it works great for me. The quality of the plastic is quality enough that I wouldn't mind just tossing it into my purse in a hurry (only occasionally, though; the cover on the cups are super soft and seem like they might cut open easily).Fit:My head is smaller than most, so it does not hurt my head at all like some people reported. I actually wish it was tighter for more sound isolation. But, since I always work out with my hair tied up, it rests perfectly on my ponytail with the hooks over my ears as supports. My ears aren't very big, either, so these could not rest on my ears alone. People with both small ears and short hair, beware. It would not stay on your head during a workout otherwise. Tested it out with a dance routine, and it stayed securely and comfortably on. Did not feel it slipping even once.Connectivity:Pairing was a little annoying since my phone was not detecting the device and there were no automated spoken instructions from the device like there usually is from all my other Bluetooth headsets (I've used a couple of Jawbones and Plantronics). But after turning my bluetooth on and off and turning the device on and off a few times, my phone found it and it paired without the need for a code.The range is excellent. I left my phone about 25 feet away in another room with a hallway and several walls between the headphones and my phone. There was one tiny skip in the music, and no other changes to quality of audio.Sound quality:Sound is good quality. I'm not an audiophile, so don't have the terminology to fully describe it. I will say that I can HEAR the difference, and I'd say it's comparable to my friend's $120 Bluetooth speaker set (without the reverberations, obviously, since this is on your head). If you are pairing to your phone, these headphones also add volume enhancement on top of whatever your phone's max is. This is important bc I don't want to fumble with the buttons on its side mid-run; I prefer volume adjustment using the side buttons on my phone itself. In my experience, you can always adjust sound elements on an equalizer on your device, available on most smartphones and laptops.Noise isolation is poor, as on normal volume, I can still hear the blast of my A/C with it on (which normally sounds like an industrial floor fan). I put it on someone else and on ideal volumes (85% of max volume on my Google Nexus Android), I could hear every word from the music (Chris Brown). At 50% volume it finally was quiet enough that bystanders would have to strain to hear.Battery:Item arrived dead, no battery life. I checked at the 2 hours mark, and it still wasn't full. Checked again at 5 hours and it was full by then.

So I got the buds, not any of the ones that go around your head with a fixed plastic piece. I don't like buds unless they have around ear pieces to hold the buds in place, but I HATE headsets with the plastic fixtures that go all the way around my head.The earbuds do NOT have any type of around ear fixture or supplement. Instead they have the small plastic inserts that are lodged INSIDE your ear, intended to nestle into the fold of cartilage above your actual ear opening. Maybe this works for keeping the buds secure, but they look uncomfortable and like they would be a pain to take out in a hurry (which I do with my earphones often) so I haven't tried them. The buds are a bit larger than I like but they do stay in place . I wear them at work, so they haven't been put to the test with major jostling like in exercise. I don't think I'd have trouble with it if I was very active though, unless you pull on the cord or something.The length of the cord is perfect, I often wrap the cord behind my neck instead of in front so they are more discreet. The cord is long enough that my buds aren't being pulled out of my ear from tension on the cord. I never catch my hands or fingers in the cord when it's in front either, and I move my hands around a lot when I talk lol. So that was a relief. I wear large or dangly earrings often and the buds never get in the way of my earrings, which surprised me.Sound quality is very clear, no bass at all though :-(. The pause, forward, and rewind functions on the headset do not work with the Spotify app on my phone. I also have Google Play Music on my phone though and the functions do work for that app. I know when I'm out of range because they the sound starts cutting out. If I'm out of range for more than 5 seconds it disconnects completely and I have to restart Bluetooth on my phone and the headset to resume. Maybe this happens with all Bluetooth devices, I'm not sure - this is my first Bluetooth device of any kind.I do get very loud volume through the headset, but I think because there's no bass I'm still able to discern outside noise if I need to which is perfect because I also wear these while I'm driving. I've had these on full blast and can still pick up changes in background noise (honks, sirens, people yelling/talking). They do not obstruct my range of motion in any way which was the whole purpose of me looking for a Bluetooth headset to start with.I only took off one star because of the bass. Even though it helps that I DON'T have it when driving I really like my bass. I'd just stick to my car stereo if it did.I'm not careful with ear phones so these have been thrown about a bit. No sings of wear and tear and they still work great. It's been about two or three weeks. Very pleased with the purchase and will probably be buying a backup pair of the same brand.

Sound quality is excellent. The stability is really good. They are a bit chunky, but I'm getting used to them...

fully satisfied with product and battery is last long.

First day review, great for a tenner! Sound good, easy pairing, battery going strong after 3 hours listening, slight noise coming through when audio paused sometimes. Will update if they change. UPDATE, I fully charged the headphones when they arrived and have been using them heavily for 4 days and they have only just beeped for low battery, very good batt life.

This is not a noise cancellation headphone. You are mis selling and mis representing. It is just a wireless Bluetooth headset.There is zero noise cancellation.

Great headphones for the money. Sits comfortably on the head.