LG HBM-550
Starting at: $22.99
CNET Editors' Review
CNET Editors' Rating
- Reviewed by: Nicole Lee
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The good: The LG HBM-550 is a compact and attractive Bluetooth headset with a flexible ear loop and a comfortable fit. It also has decent sound quality.
The bad: The LG HBM-550 does not fare well in noisier environments.
The bottom line: The LG HBM-550 is a sleek Bluetooth headset that feels comfortable and sounds good.
As we mentioned, the LG HBM-550 follows the LG Chocolate closely in style and design. It has a glossy black front and is very compact, measuring only 0.74x1.61x0.65 inches and weighing in at
... Expand full reviewAs we mentioned, the LG HBM-550 follows the LG Chocolate closely in style and design. It has a glossy black front and is very compact, measuring only 0.74x1.61x0.65 inches and weighing in at only 0.42 ounce. The multifunction button may feel a little flat to the surface of the headset, but there is a slight groove around it, making it easy to find by feel. It also yielded easily to pressure. On the left spine is the volume rocker, while the charger jack rests on top of the device. The volume rocker was easy to press, even when the headset was worn on the ear.
Instead of a large earpiece, the headset simply has a slight bump on its back, which rests gently against the ear and makes for a very comfortable fit. The rest of the body has a silver finish, while the ear loop is comprised of a black rubbery material with a chrome-finish plastic base. The comfortable ear loop fits on either ear, and it can rotate up to 360 degrees.
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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.
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"Size is the only thing about this that's attractive" By rahman478
Pros: Not too many things good about this.
Cons: poor recption, not durable
Summary: I have tried many bluetooth headsets. This is one of the worst ones i have owned. It is not easy to switch ears on this devie so you will always be using it in one ear. Next, the reception is horrible, people are always telling me to get off of ... Expand full review
"i actually have the lg hbm-560" By student420
Pros: nice sound, light weight, comfortable
Cons: none so far
Summary: as mentiononed i have the hbm-560 that i bought from a cingular corporate store. it's lightweight, has great sound (on both ends), and is comfrotable. it has disconnected twice for no reasone, i'm not sure if i maybe hit the power button by mistake or if i just ... Expand full review
Specifications
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- Headphones Type: Headphone - Monaural
- Product type: Headset
- Design: Over-the-ear