Gennum NxZen Plus Bluetooth headset

CNET editors' rating: 3.5 stars Very good
Detailed editors' rating
Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 26 reviews
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CNET editors' review

• Reviewed by: Kent German
• Edited by: Bonnie Cha
• Reviewed on: 10/13/2005

The last time we reviewed a Gennum Bluetooth headset, we weren't terribly impressed with what we saw. Though the Gennum Zen Bluetooth headset offered great sound quality, we didn't enjoy the cumbersome design and the uncomfortable fit. Fortunately, Gennum is back for another try, and this time we approve. In fact, it's as if we made a wish list in our previous review and Gennum followed it to the letter. The Gennum NxZen Bluetooth headset retains its predecessor's great sound quality but provides a more secure fit and a more stylish design. It retails for $149.

While the previous Gennum Bluetooth headset looked like something out of Star Trek, the NxZen has a more traditional Bluetooth headset form factor. We liked the sliver-and-black coloring and the rounded edges. Since the NxZen has no boom mic, it's also compact and lightweight, measuring just 2.25 inches long and weighing 0.6 ounce.

The Gennum NxZen Bluetooth headset can be worn two ways. The first is with a traditional ear hook that slips easily on and off. We were glad to see that the ear hook comes in two sizes, both of which are exceptionally flexible for fitting over almost any ear. It's simple to adjust the ear hook for wearing on either side of your head, but the hinge for doing so is rather stiff. You can also use the NxZen without the hook, as the earpiece protrudes slightly but not uncomfortably into your ear canal. Though you get a choice of four rubber tips for the earpiece, we preferred using the hook for the most secure, comfortable fit.

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User reviews

• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 26 reviews
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• 3.5 stars

  11 out of 11 people found this review helpful

  "better than the Jabra JX10 and Plantronics 640"

  by jennselke on April 3, 2006

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• 4.5 stars

  7 out of 9 people found this review helpful

  "One of the best headset I have used"

  by sean48238 on February 2, 2006

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• 4.5 stars

  4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

  "Great Product"

  by ZenD on November 7, 2005

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