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Plantronics Explorer 50 vs Plantronics Explorer 55

    Plantronics Explorer 50 Headphones
    Plantronics Explorer 50
      Plantronics Explorer 55 Headphones
      Plantronics Explorer 55
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      Editiorial reviews
      2
      2 editorial reviews
      The $49 Plantronics M55 adds compact hands-free calling to smartphones, in style.Read more
      The $60 Plantronics Explorer 500 sets the benchmark for affordable, no-frills Bluetooth headsets.Read more
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      User rating
      55
      4.0 out of 5
      55 user ratings
      5 stars
      		29 %
      4 stars
      		47 %
      3 stars
      		18 %
      2 stars
      		1 %
      1 stars
      		3 %
      55
      3.9 out of 5
      55 user ratings
      5 stars
      		30 %
      4 stars
      		38 %
      3 stars
      		23 %
      2 stars
      		7 %
      1 stars
      		0 %

      Full Comparison

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      Technical details

      Plantronics Explorer 50Plantronics Explorer 50
      Plantronics Explorer 55Plantronics Explorer 55
      Sound outputMonoMono
      Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes

      Design

      Plantronics Explorer 50Plantronics Explorer 50
      Plantronics Explorer 55Plantronics Explorer 55
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Blue
      • Green
      • Grey
      • White
      		Black

      Dimensions

      Plantronics Explorer 50Plantronics Explorer 50
      Plantronics Explorer 55Plantronics Explorer 55
      Weight0.39 oz0.28 oz

      Connectivity

      Plantronics Explorer 50Plantronics Explorer 50
      Plantronics Explorer 55Plantronics Explorer 55
      Bluetooth profile
      • AVRCP
      • HSP
      • HFP
      • A2DP
      • AVRCP
      • HSP
      • HFP
      • A2DP
      Wireless connectionBluetoothBluetooth

      Power

      Plantronics Explorer 50Plantronics Explorer 50
      Plantronics Explorer 55Plantronics Explorer 55
      Battery operatedyesyes
      Battery life11.0 h11.0 h

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
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