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BlueAnt Wireless X3 micro review (Black)

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CNET Editors' Rating

4.0 stars Excellent
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Average User Rating

3.0 stars 45 user reviews

The good: The BlueAnt Wireless X3 micro is compact and lightweight and has a smart, sporty design in black, white, or pink. The buttons are easy to press, and it comes with three different charging options and a wealth of accessories.

The bad: The earbud on the BlueAnt Wireless X3 micro may be too big for smaller ears.

The bottom line: The BlueAnt Wireless X3 micro Bluetooth headset is a small and cute headset that is easy to use and comfortable to wear. It has good sound quality, too.

BlueAnt Wireless isn't really well known in the United States, mostly because it's an Australian company that has only recently entered the U.S. market. Down under, however, the company is known for its wide range of Bluetooth-enabled devices. One such device is the BlueAnt Wireless X3 micro headset, a cute little headset that comes in black, white, and most recently, pink. You can get them for $69.99 each.

One of the primary attractions of the X3 micro is its design. While it isn't as small as the Nokia BH-800 or the Jabra JX10, it's quite compact and lightweight (2 by 1 by 0.5 inches). It's also sleek and cute, and we like the sporty color combinations (the black and white versions have blue accents, while the pink has white accents). On the front of the headset is a round multifunction button surrounded by the volume controls (volume decrease is on top while volume increase is below). Surrounding the controls is an indicator light that flashes when the headset is powered on.

On the back of the headset is an earbud that rests in the ear canal for a more secure fit. The headset comes with an optional ear hook, which you can adjust to fit over either ear, and removable foam earbud covers for comfort. If you choose to wear the X3 micro without the ear hook, a removable soft-gel earbud cover provides extra comfort and security. Even without the earbud covers, however, we found the size of the earbud to be a little larger than the ones we're used to, so it may feel a little uncomfortable for those with smaller ears.

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Quick Specifications

  • Release date11/2/11
  • Headphones Type Headphone - Monaural
  • Product type Headset
  • Design Over-the-ear
  • Color Black
  • Weight 0.5 oz
  • Sound output mode [Sep 14, 2011 from CDS: Audio Output] Mono
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 2 years

Nicole Lee is a senior associate editor for CNET, covering cell phones, Bluetooth headsets, and all things mobile. She's also a fan of comic books, video games, and of course, shiny gadgets. Full Bio

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