Jabra BT3030 - Bluetooth headset

CNET editors' review

• CNET editors' rating: 3.5 stars Very good
  Detailed editors' rating
  Design : 7.0
  Features : 7.0
  Performance : 7.0
  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)

• Reviewed by:
  Nicole Lee
• Reviewed on: 08/05/2008

Now that stereo Bluetooth has become a common feature in a lot of music phones, it's no surprise that stereo Bluetooth headsets have become quite popular as well. Stereo Bluetooth headsets come in many shapes and sizes, from the behind-the-ear style of the Motorola Rokr S9 to the over-the-head style of the Jabra BT8030. The Jabra BT3030 is in the style of a pendant, or as its design suggests, more of a dog tag. It's been available for a while now, but we think it's still worth it. The Jabra BT3030 can be purchased for around $39.99. Of course like any stereo Bluetooth headset, the Jabra BT3030 requires a cell phone with the A2DP or stereo Bluetooth profile.

The Jabra BT3030 consists primarily of a small remote control unit housed in a dog-tag style pendant. Measuring 2.1-inches long by 1.6-inch wide by 0.38-inch thick, the pendant is slim and compact with a metal finish and a rubberized border all around it. All of the controls are laid out right on the front face in a straightforward grid. They are the Play/Pause key, the track shuffle keys, the volume controls, plus the multifunction Call key. The keys are all made of rubber, and are raised above the surface for a nice tactile feel. The 3.5mm headset jack is on the right spine, while the charger jack is on the bottom. On the top is an opening for an optional lanyard. Also on the top is a tiny microphone.

Getting the headset set up is pretty simple. Just power it on via the multifunction Call button, and turn on the Bluetooth pairing mode on your cell phone. We managed to pair the Jabra BT3030 with the LG Chocolate 3 without a problem. From there, we could play/pause tracks, skip songs, and adjust the volume, all from the Jabra BT3030. The Jabra BT3030 comes with nice pair of ear buds that sit comfortably in the ear, but since it has a 3.5mm headset jack, you can use any headphones of your choosing.

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• alaTest.com

  Editors' rating: 86

  Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 178 reviews of Jabra BT3030 Wireless Headset from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 71/100 and users 78/100. Comparing these reviews to 93337 other Headsets reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 86/100 = Very Good.

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• wmexperts.com

  Editors' rating: 100

  Summary: I've had real trouble finding an A2DP headset that I really like. I love the concept of being able to walk around listening to my music without having the wires. All of the Bluetooth stereo headsets that I have used have been limiting in some way ...

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• goodgearguide.com.au

  Editors' rating: 70

  Summary: The BT3030 does a solid job at wirelessly handling calls and music, and also commands a respectable asking price.

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