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Plantronics Explorer 50 vs Plantronics M55

Plantronics Explorer 50 Headphones
Plantronics Explorer 50
Plantronics M55 Headphones
Plantronics M55
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
4
4 editorial reviews
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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 %
48
4.2 out of 5
48 user ratings
5 stars
41 %
4 stars
35 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Technical details

Plantronics Explorer 50Plantronics Explorer 50
Plantronics M55Plantronics M55
Sound outputMonoMono
StyleIn-EarIn-Ear
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes

Design

Plantronics Explorer 50Plantronics Explorer 50
Plantronics M55Plantronics M55
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Green
  • Grey
  • White
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Grey
  • Silver
Attachment typeEarloop/Ear conchEarloop/Ear conch

Dimensions

Plantronics Explorer 50Plantronics Explorer 50
Plantronics M55Plantronics M55
Weight0.39 oz0.25 oz

Connectivity

Plantronics Explorer 50Plantronics Explorer 50
Plantronics M55Plantronics M55
Audio streaming via bluetooth
  • A2DP
  • HFP
  • HSP
  • A2DP
  • HFP
  • HSP
Bluetooth version3.03.0
Bluetooth profile
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
  • HSP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
Bluetooth codecSBCSBC
Wireless connectionBluetoothBluetooth
Wireless range1010
USByesyes
Type of USB connectorMicro-USBMicro-USB
Multi Point connectionyesyes

Features

Plantronics Explorer 50Plantronics Explorer 50
Plantronics M55Plantronics M55
Buttons
  • Answer button
  • Volume
  • Answer button
  • Volume

Power

Plantronics Explorer 50Plantronics Explorer 50
Plantronics M55Plantronics M55
Battery operatedyesyes
Battery life11.0 h5.0 h
Charging via USByesyes

Pros & Cons

Pros
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