Entered CNET Catalog: 01/06/2006
SKU: BH-200
Manufacturer: Nokia Corp.
Manufacturer description
Equipped with a comfortable ear-hook and convenient control buttons, the Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-200 is a great performer and easy to use, connecting to your phone via Bluetooth wireless technology. Simplicity and performance: two hallmarks of great design. PRODUCT FEATURES: Easy-to-use, wireless headset connects via Bluetooth technology; Elastic ear-hook comfortable to wear on either ear; Button control: power on/off, answer/end, volume up/down and mute; Accessible features include voice dialing activation, redial, reject, and audio transfer; Up to 5 hours 30 minutes of talk time and up to 150 hours standby.Product summary
The good: The Nokia BH-200 is a moderate-size lightweight headset that feels comfortable around the ear. It's very easy to use and has good sound quality overall.
The bad: The Nokia BH-200 has tiny controls that may be difficult for those with larger fingers. It also sounds a little soft in noisier environments.
The bottom line: The Nokia BH-200 is a very affordable and good-sounding headset that's easy to use despite its tiny, skinny controls.
Editors' review
- Editors' Choice: No
- Reviewed on: 07/26/2006
At first glance, the design of the BH-200 may appear a little awkward. It has two horn-shaped ear loops on the top that curve toward the back, unlike most headsets, which have only one ear loop. In practice, however, we found that this design works really well. The two loops are rubberized and quite flexible and are meant to fit snugly behind the ear. Because it's symmetrical, you can use the headset on either ear without having to adjust it.
The body is moderately sized (2 by 1.75 by 0.5 inches) and lightweight, thanks to its plastic shell. It's mostly black with a thin silver multifunction button in the middle. On the left spine is the volume rocker, while the right spine is home to the charger jack and a very tiny power button. We found the buttons easy enough to press, but their skinny and minuscule size may be difficult for larger fingers to use. On the back of the headset is a small indicator light on the top that flashes green when the power is on, as well as the earpiece, which rests gently against the ear.
We tested the Nokia BH-200 with the T-Mobile Sidekick 3 and were able to pair the headset with the phone without any hassle. Although we had to turn up the volume quite a bit, call quality was great from our end. Callers reported that we sounded faded, so we had to speak up a little louder than usual. Other features of the headset, aside from answering and ending calls, are rejecting calls, redialing, voice dialing, call mute, and switching the call between the phone and the headset. Rated talk time for the BH-200 is five hours and 30 minutes, while the standby time is six days.
User opinions
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I love this bluetooth
Pros: I have had this bluetooth for 2 years now & love it. I have gone through many other bluetooths & none compare to this one. reception is great, I can walk around my house without taking the phone. I'm looking to buying another one for second phone
Cons: only comes in one color.
out of 12 user reviews
I love this ear piece!
Pros: Comfortable Fit, Light Weight, Beautiful Design, Amazing Call Quality & Reception (Distance)
Cons: I havent Found Any, its very easy to use.
i use it untill it dyes and then put it on the charger and the life of the battery is still perfect. i love this ear piece and hope to continue to use it for years to come.
out of 12 user reviews
Exceeds expectations.
Pros: Inexpensive, comfotable, attractive, good sound quality,
Cons: no noise cancellation. hard to put on with only one hand.
out of 12 user reviews
I expected better from Nokia
Pros: light weight
Cons: bad audio and uncomfortable after a while
Everybody I spoke with reported that I sounded distant, faint, and muffled.
From Nokia I expected better than this piece of cheap and nasty trash.
out of 12 user reviews
good design; poor performance
Pros: comfortable, wireless, easy to set up and use
Cons: feedback, person being called hears their voice/talking
out of 12 user reviews
Good fit but bad volume
Pros: Great fit, Snug and comfortable
Cons: Microphone is too quiet
I am disappointed as the Nokia equipment has gotten great reviews - both from CNET and users. For some reason, I did NOT work for me and when testing my wife's Motorola with my phone, it worked perfect. Guess I'll have to switch brands.
out of 12 user reviews
A good buy when found on sale
Pros: pretty good quality
Cons: fragile ear loops
But if you weaken the loops from constant flexing, you find that you can't get replacements loops even though they are just held on by a single screw. Nokia will not send replacements and insists that only their technicians are capable of replacing them.
This would result in your losing the unit for a substantial amount of time; probably resulting in your looking elsewhere for a replacment headset.
out of 12 user reviews
1st bluetooth headset
Pros: tiny, light, easy to use
Cons: have to speak louder than usual, has hard time understanding voice commands in noisy environments
out of 12 user reviews
perfection
Pros: great connection, volume, and sound
Cons: none, none, none
out of 12 user reviews
Easy on the ear(s)
Pros: Fits easily, light, good buttons
Cons: A little difficult to carry in pocket (sticks out)
Should be a little careful when you place it in your pocket, as the rubber hook tends to get bent when pressed.
out of 12 user reviews
Cool Product.
Pros: The battery life time is really awesome.
Cons: Too sensitive mic, Can even pick air disturbances.
out of 12 user reviews
Very good headset
Pros: Simple to use, good sound quality
Cons: A bit uncomfortable
