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Plantronics Explorer 500 vs Plantronics Voyager 5200

Plantronics Explorer 500 Headphones
Plantronics Explorer 500
Plantronics Voyager 5200 Headphones
Plantronics Voyager 5200
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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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11
4.0 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
16 %
4 stars
66 %
3 stars
16 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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User rating
87
3.7 out of 5
87 user ratings
5 stars
34 %
4 stars
22 %
3 stars
29 %
2 stars
8 %
1 stars
4 %
109
3.6 out of 5
109 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
22 %
3 stars
27 %
2 stars
13 %
1 stars
6 %

Full Comparison

Technical details

Plantronics Explorer 500Plantronics Explorer 500
Plantronics Voyager 5200Plantronics Voyager 5200
Sound outputMonoMono
StyleIn-EarIn-Ear
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes

Design

Plantronics Explorer 500Plantronics Explorer 500
Plantronics Voyager 5200Plantronics Voyager 5200
Colour of product
  • Beige
  • Black
  • Gold
  • Grey
  • Silver
  • White
Black
Acoustic designClosedClosed
Attachment typeEarloop/Ear conchEar canal

Dimensions

Plantronics Explorer 500Plantronics Explorer 500
Plantronics Voyager 5200Plantronics Voyager 5200
Weight0.26 oz0.71 oz

Connectivity

Plantronics Explorer 500Plantronics Explorer 500
Plantronics Voyager 5200Plantronics Voyager 5200
Bluetooth version4.14.1
Bluetooth profile
  • HSP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • PBAP
  • HSP
  • HFP
  • A2DP

Features

Plantronics Explorer 500Plantronics Explorer 500
Plantronics Voyager 5200Plantronics Voyager 5200
Noise-cancelingyesno

Power

Plantronics Explorer 500Plantronics Explorer 500
Plantronics Voyager 5200Plantronics Voyager 5200
Battery operatedyesyes
Battery life7.0 h7.0 h
Standby time288.0 h216.0 h

Pros & Cons

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