Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Microphone Shootout! Plantronics 5200/5220 vs BlueParrott B350XT Topless

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So you want to have a phone call from your Jeep with the doors off and the top down! Impossible, right? Well.. I thought so too. Then I decided to do some testing. I was blown away!

Here are the links to the two products I tested in this video:

Plantronics 5200 - https://amzn.to/2ImzcJy

BlueParrott B350XT - https://amzn.to/2rJ9Xq8
or refurbished - https://amzn.to/2KWU2g9

VXi BlueParrott® B350-XT

The VXi BlueParrott® B350-XT has the industry’s best noise canceling and sound quality. Plus you can set our new, exclusive Parrott Button™ to your choice of mute, speed dial, and more. B350-XT is packed with great features, and it’s sleeker, more rugged and more compact than our B250 series.

Multipoint pairing for use with two cell phones or a cell phone and PC at the same time.
Simple, one-touch pairing to your phone (NFC pairing).
A2DP support for use with music players, GPS and other Bluetooth devices.

Adjustable headband clicks in place for a custom, stable fit.
Lightweight comfort and roadworthy durability.
Flexible microphone boom stays where you put it for optimal sound quality.
One button controls on/off, call answer/end and pairing.

Stream music or GPS directions to the headset.
Talk for 24 hours, and charge via micro USB.
128-bit data encryption keeps your cell phone conversations private.

Be heard clearly everywhere with the industry’s best noise canceling. Xtreme Noise Suppression improves communication by cutting 96% of background noise.
Wideband HD voice and audio for great sound.

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VOYAGER 5200 SERIES

A red 2-in-1 button easily activates Siri, Google Now, or Cortana. Whispered alerts update you on talk time, and even announce the names of incoming callers so you can simply say “Answer” or “Ignore” to calls without lifting a finger. During calls, simply press the red button to switch mute on and off easily. The headset’s dynamic mute alert tells you immediately if you’re speaking while muted. Plus, timed voice alerts continually remind you when mute is still on.

From bustling city streets to the corner café, some of life’s most important calls happen in the most unexpected places. Our cutting edge noise cancelling and six layers of WindSmart® technology eliminate disruptive background noise like wind and chatter so your voice sounds clear, indoors and out.

Use Plantronics Hub mobile app to locate your lost headset, change languages, wirelessly update firmware, or personalize settings and alerts.

Use Plantronics Hub desktop software to view headset battery meter, change languages, update firmware, enable softphone call control, or personalize settings and alerts.

44 comments:

  1. I’d say over the ear.... but let me finish the vid...lol

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  2. Wow wasn’t even close...great sound on the Britney model. It sounded like you ditched the wheels and were floating on a magic carpet

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  3. I came down here to make my prediction as directed. Totally ruined the suspense. Thanks Internet.

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  4. Wow. What a difference! That's awesome!

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  5. Surprise result for me. Have a similar Plantronics and it's awesome in less open vehicles...

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  6. Vincent ValentineMay 15, 2018 at 4:36 AM

    WOW!!!!!

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  7. Definately the Boy Band model! So Quiet and Clear! Good Video!

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  8. o3djeeps [ OVERCLOCK3D Jeeps ]May 15, 2018 at 5:15 AM

    I honestly couldn't believe it when I listened to the recording!

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  9. o3djeeps [ OVERCLOCK3D Jeeps ]May 15, 2018 at 5:15 AM

    It's crazy...

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  10. o3djeeps [ OVERCLOCK3D Jeeps ]May 15, 2018 at 5:15 AM

    I know, right!

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  11. o3djeeps [ OVERCLOCK3D Jeeps ]May 15, 2018 at 5:16 AM

    Haha... don't read the other comments when you make your prediction! lol

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  12. o3djeeps [ OVERCLOCK3D Jeeps ] that wasnt in the instructions. :P

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  13. o3djeeps [ OVERCLOCK3D Jeeps ] definitely going to look into that headset! Very clear considering the noise. I don't usually make or take calls when I'm driving the jeep because of this very problem. This looks like a solution!

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  14. I think the blue parrot is the best one because with the other one the voice is a little annoying

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  15. I thought so....( I just got to work when I posted, had to wait till my break to finish watching lol) I’m thinking it’s because of the “boom” style mic.... it brings it closer to your mouth and can be more directional.... the smaller one, being further away, has to be more omni directional to be able to pick up your voice which makes it harder to cancel out other noises.

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  16. This video is gonna sell a lot of the Blue Parrot headsets.

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  17. voice was better on parrot, although there was more traffic when you were using the plantronics then the blue parrot, so not really sure an accurate test, would have like to have seen more traffic to see how well the parrot cancelled out traffic noise.

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  18. Now I just need to hook this up to a cb and be able to listen to music through my phone too.

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  19. Obviously we know now which one is better. However. Which one can you hear other people with.

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  20. Dr. Mark in TexasMay 15, 2018 at 3:19 PM

    The BlueParrot @ 65mph was surprisingly clear. Great test 👍

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  21. Talez From the DashCamMay 15, 2018 at 4:20 PM

    Here's what I do. No one wants to hear me talk to my wife on the road, so I cut out the audio and replace it with voice over narration with my microphone on my PC

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  22. o3djeeps [ OVERCLOCK3D Jeeps ]May 15, 2018 at 4:36 PM

    So you make videos of you driving around talking to your wife on the phone and then record voiceovers to lay on top of it? Sounds fascinating. :-)

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  23. Talez From the DashCamMay 15, 2018 at 4:46 PM

    Uh no..The dashcam is on and no one wants to hear my conversation with my wife. It was an alternative to using a bluetooth headset. Obviously you want to be a Richard Cranium. I'm gone....

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  24. o3djeeps [ OVERCLOCK3D Jeeps ]May 15, 2018 at 5:32 PM

    Talez From the DashCam dude. Lighten up. Maybe you missed the smiley face...

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  25. Hello Chris very well thes

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  26. Thank you very much davoire sharing

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  27. Best Jeep Mod ever. I picked up the BlueParrott this morning and used it all the way to work. BEST JEEP MOD EVER. Thanks!

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  28. Blue parrot

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  29. Try the blue tiger elite

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  30. Hey CPO with a little bit of effort you can learn to program the blue parrot unit so the very top button is a speed dial button and you can also just tap the bottom square button and use Siri on your phone very easily and 100% hands free from the phone. I drive a semi for a living and had the blue parrot bt350 for 3+ years with no issues and I’ve upgraded to the BT450 and have had it several months it’s the same basic size of the 350 but the headband is wider and has a cushion on it and the ear piece is also larger with more cushioning I stand behind either unit as I use mine daily as a long haul trucker both will last all day and recharge within a hour or so keep up the great videos and hope to see more work on CJ’s Tj as I own a Tj that I’m doing a Ls swap on

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  31. MUDTRAIL I used a Blue parrot headset for about three years they have plenty of volume plus the cushion on the ear piece cuts back so background sounds I’m currently using Blue parrot bt 450 and it works flawlessly as I am A over the road truck driver

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  32. Talez From the DashCamMay 16, 2018 at 7:16 AM

    Sorry for the hair trigger. I did miss the emoticon. I thought you were serious.I should have known better. BTW can you give us a post mortem review of the CB? I would like to see the final install and your opinion of the digital squelch.

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  33. California Dream NMay 16, 2018 at 6:40 PM

    Good vid and info

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  34. Great video. Love the blue parrott. So much clearer sound even when the sun screen was off. Great test. thanks

    How is it for you to hear a call? is there a difference? Is the over the head legal in MD?

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  35. I was thinking that the blue parrot one has that foam cover on the mic that might aid in reducing wind noise. I know it seems like you shouldn't have to hack noise cancelling headsets but what if you put a "dead cat" on the other one... you know, like the piece of fur used to cut out wind noise. I know that GoPro sells a little sticky one for their cameras.

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  36. Exactly why I didn't! Haha

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  37. TMB Real Estate PhotographyMay 26, 2018 at 7:16 AM

    MUDTRAIL had the same question?

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  38. Chris HendricksonMay 28, 2018 at 3:17 PM

    was wondering if you have made any adjustments from the first video you did with the blue parrott headset. It is cutting a lot more noise out during this video than the first one.

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  39. o3djeeps [ OVERCLOCK3D Jeeps ]May 28, 2018 at 4:19 PM

    I'm not sure which other video you are referring to.

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  40. Chris HendricksonMay 28, 2018 at 4:33 PM

    Sorry here is the title. "Going Jogging #13 - Coffee Run and BlueParrott B350-XT Headset Testing"

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  41. o3djeeps [ OVERCLOCK3D Jeeps ]May 28, 2018 at 4:45 PM

    Chris Hendrickson ah yeah. Forgot about that video. Lol. Both have no extra noise cancellation or reduction in editing. I am not sure why they sound different.... I wonder if it matters how loud the background noise is when initiate the headset. Not sure tho.

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  42. Chris HendricksonMay 28, 2018 at 4:47 PM

    Ok Awesome. Thanks for the replies and great videos!!

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  43. Blue parrot. Got one at the recommendation of other truckers when I started driving therm. When you get a conference call going, everyone can tell when someone is using 'some other device'. Although the other party/parties can hear quite well, I can't quite get the volume I need out of it (especially when driving 'naked') to hear the other party... this results in me now YELLING (mostly just to hear myself). I'm still looking into motorcycle headsets...

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  44. wow. Sounds great in your ride!

    Although, I can tell you were starting to struggle with the same dilemma -- beginning to yell because you can't hear yourself. [I'll let the video finish before I comment anymore]

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