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Jabra Boost vs Plantronics Explorer 500

1.94 in
0.37 in
Jabra Boost Headphones
Jabra Boost
Plantronics Explorer 500 Headphones
Plantronics Explorer 500
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Editiorial reviews
3
3 editorial reviews
The $60 Plantronics Explorer 500 sets the benchmark for affordable, no-frills Bluetooth headsets.Read more
Plantronic's reasonably-priced Explorer 500 Bluetooth headset offers good quality audio and an innovative strap that acts as both a charging cable and carry loop.Read more
Replacing the Marque 2, this $60 Bluetooth headset offers dual microphones with "noise-canceling DSP and GSMA-certified HD Voice," and a unique USB charging strap.Read more
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User rating
49
4.0 out of 5
49 user ratings
5 stars
32 %
4 stars
38 %
3 stars
24 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
0 %
87
3.7 out of 5
87 user ratings
5 stars
34 %
4 stars
22 %
3 stars
29 %
2 stars
8 %
1 stars
4 %

Full Comparison

Technical details

Jabra BoostJabra Boost
Plantronics Explorer 500Plantronics Explorer 500
Sound outputMonoMono
StyleIn-EarIn-Ear
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes

Design

Jabra BoostJabra Boost
Plantronics Explorer 500Plantronics Explorer 500
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Gold,White
  • White
  • Beige
  • Black
  • Gold
  • Grey
  • Silver
  • White
Attachment typeEarloop/Ear conchEarloop/Ear conch

Dimensions

Jabra BoostJabra Boost
Plantronics Explorer 500Plantronics Explorer 500
Weight0.3 oz0.26 oz

Connectivity

Jabra BoostJabra Boost
Plantronics Explorer 500Plantronics Explorer 500
Audio streaming via bluetooth
  • A2DP
  • HFP
  • HSP
  • A2DP
  • HFP
  • HSP
Bluetooth version4.04.1
Bluetooth profile
  • HSP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
  • HSP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
Bluetooth codecSBCSBC
Wireless connectionBluetoothBluetooth
USByesyes
Type of USB connectorMicro-USBMicro-USB
Multi Point connectionyesyes

Features

Jabra BoostJabra Boost
Plantronics Explorer 500Plantronics Explorer 500
Buttons
  • Bluetooth pairing
  • Multi-key
  • Answer button
  • Volume

Power

Jabra BoostJabra Boost
Plantronics Explorer 500Plantronics Explorer 500
Battery operatedyesyes
Battery life9.0 h7.0 h
Standby time8760.0 h288.0 h
Charging via USByesyes

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Plantronics Explorer 500