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Plantronics Explorer 500 vs Plantronics Voyager Edge

    Plantronics Explorer 500 Headphones
    Plantronics Explorer 500
      Plantronics Voyager Edge Headphones
      Plantronics Voyager Edge
      Available colors
      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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      5
      5 editorial reviews
      The Plantronics Voyager Edge Bluetooth headset cuts the bulk of its predecessors without sacrificing superlative call quality.Read more
      The $129.99 Voyager Edge combines impressive audio quality with a sleek design, plus it comes with plenty of important features, such as noise canceling, voice commands, and a battery case for charging on the go.Read more
      The Plantronics Voyager Legend is a poor mono Bluetooth headset for phone calls. It's comfortable, has a good app with many customization options, and lasts near...Read more
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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 %
      42
      3.8 out of 5
      42 user ratings
      5 stars
      		28 %
      4 stars
      		35 %
      3 stars
      		28 %
      2 stars
      		4 %
      1 stars
      		2 %

      Full Comparison

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      Technical details

      Plantronics Explorer 500Plantronics Explorer 500
      Plantronics Voyager EdgePlantronics Voyager Edge
      Sound outputMonoMono
      StyleIn-EarOn-Ear
      Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes

      Design

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

      Dimensions

      Plantronics Explorer 500Plantronics Explorer 500
      Plantronics Voyager EdgePlantronics Voyager Edge
      Weight0.26 oz0.32 oz

      Connectivity

      Plantronics Explorer 500Plantronics Explorer 500
      Plantronics Voyager EdgePlantronics Voyager Edge
      Audio streaming via bluetooth
      • A2DP
      • HFP
      • HSP
      • A2DP
      • HFP
      • HSP
      • PBAP
      Bluetooth version4.14.0
      Bluetooth profile
      • HSP
      • HFP
      • A2DP
      • PBAP
      • HSP
      • HFP
      • A2DP
      Bluetooth codecSBCSBC
      Wireless connectionBluetoothBluetooth
      USByesyes
      Type of USB connectorMicro-USBMicro-USB
      Multi Point connectionyesyes

      Features

      Plantronics Explorer 500Plantronics Explorer 500
      Plantronics Voyager EdgePlantronics Voyager Edge
      Noise-cancelingyesyes
      Buttons
      • Answer button
      • Volume
      • Answer button
      • Play/Pause
      • Volume

      Power

      Plantronics Explorer 500Plantronics Explorer 500
      Plantronics Voyager EdgePlantronics Voyager Edge
      Battery operatedyesyes
      Battery life7.0 h6.0 h
      Standby time288.0 h168.0 h

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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