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Motorola H605

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CNET editors' rating: 3.5 stars Very good
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Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 12 reviews
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Product summary

The good: The Motorola H605 is easy to use and features tactile controls; a comfortable, behind-the-ear fit; and a flexible earbud.

The bad The bad: The Motorola H605 may be a bit bulky for people with small ears. Also, while we heard callers just fine, they had problems hearing us.

The bottom line: The Motorola H605 Bluetooth headset is user-friendly and comfortable, but it's too bulky and has sketchy audio quality.

Specifications: Type: Microphone Built-in; Product type: Headset; Design: Over-the-ear; See full specs

Price range: $18.95 - $68.00

CNET editors' review

Reviewed by: Nicole Lee
Edited by: Jill Whelchel
Reviewed on: 07/19/2006

Though Motorola has designed some impressive Bluetooth headsets in the past year, most, such as the H700 and the Razr H3, have exhibited a typical headset-fitting style with a standard ear loop. The Motorola H605 takes a bold step in a new direction. Like the Jabra BT500, the H605 fits behind the ear while employing a short boom mic. Overall it's a successful venture; we liked the comfortable fit and stylish design, but we weren't impressed with the patchy sound quality. The H605 is currently available for $79.99.

The curved body of the Motorola H605 is made of a gray plastic and a soft black leatherlike material that emphasizes comfort without compromising design. We had some problems slipping it around our ear, but once it was on, it didn't budge and felt quite comfy. It did weigh a little heavy on the ear because of its bulk (3.5 by 1.5 by 0.5 inches) and may overwhelm smaller ears.

The multifunction call button is located below the volume rocker, which is at the very top of the device. The Motorola H605 also has a blue indicator light near the mic at the tip to indicate that it's powered on. One of the cooler design features of the Motorola H605 is its adjustable earbud speaker that tilts and rotates 180 degrees, so as to accommodate either ear.

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Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 12 reviews
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4.5 stars

4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

"This is the Best, anyone who dislikes this is just HATING..."

by clamarai on July 4, 2006

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2.0 stars

4 out of 5 people found this review helpful

"Now I know why it dropped from $99 to $39"

by Double_A32 on June 30, 2006

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4.5 stars

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

"Very comfortable, not very noticeable when wearing."

by odraighnean on August 4, 2006

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