Entered CNET Catalog: 01/06/2006
SKU: BH-900
Manufacturer: Nokia Corp.
Manufacturer description
Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-900 is an elegant headset with a comfortable and ergonomic earhook that can easily be switched from one ear to the other. It has excellent audio quality even in noisy environments as it supports both noise reduction and echo cancellation. With talk time of up to 8 hours and up to 180 hours of stand by time, the Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-900 presents a wireless solution even for long-lasting communications needs. The headset weighs 18 grams and supports Push to talk over Bluetooth wireless technology.User opinions
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User Rating: 
7/10
Light, fits well, sound in tinny, sond out good.
Pros: Light.
Fits on the ear very vell and one can forget about it.
Mocrophone works well, other people do not notice HF much.
Fine control buttons
Cons: Lack of A2DP profile - cannot listen to the music.
Tinny sound.
I am not "ear bud compatible", so I had to use this type of HF. Sound is not so excelent as with earbud, on the other hand I do not feel as half deaf. Sound quality seems acceptable (not excelent).
Microphone seems working well.
Previously tested HF had A2DP profile and I was able to listen to the music.
This one does not have it and I am little disappointed, it is not "must have" feature, but at that price I would expect it
User Rating: 
10/10
Perfect souns quality
Pros: Sound quality
Cons: Getting used to earpiece
I have tried at least 5 other Bluetooth headsets on my N95 from Jabra, Motorola, and Plantronics. The incoming sound quality on most of the other headsets was pretty good
This is the first that sounds remotely like a good quality wired headset. It also does an excellent job in noisy and windy environments.
I strongly recommend this device over any other device currently on the market.
User Rating: 
5/10
Good but not Great
Pros: Design, comfort, good call quality
Cons: shuts off when answering sometimes, shuts off on its own, static even when phone is in the holster
The first few weeks of use were fine, however, something weird began to happen. The headset would shut itself off when answering calls, and the call would transfer to the phone. Also, hear static now, even though phone is in the belt-clip holster. The greatest outrage occured during a christmas party where it just shut off completely, even though I had it charging the entire day.
Get it at a discount, otherwise you will be in for a sore suprise.
User Rating: 
2/10
Buyer's Remorse
Pros: Easy to use volume, pairs easily with the 8525
Cons: powers off upon answer, background noise
It pairs easily to my 8525, and works well with the voice dial. The volume is ample, but it often is difficult for the other party to comprehend what is being said due to background noise.
The most significant problem with this earpiece is the way it intermittently powers off when I answer call by sliding the arm out. Intermittently is an understatement - frequently is more appropriate.
I assumed it was a fluke, and exchanged it for a new one, but the same thing happened - consistently.
User Rating: 
9/10
Quality sound and looks. No Echo. Worth every penny!
Pros: This Bluetooth headset sounds great and people on the other end cannot tell that I am on a wireless headset. AMAZING!!!!
Cons: It's a little tough to put on my ear, but once it is on, it is comfortable.
User Rating: 2/10
Clearest Bluetooth headset? Until it dies.
Pros: Clearest Bluetooth Headset
Cons: I know of 3 units that have died
I like how the noise you hear when you increase or decrease the volume changes in tone as well as volume. Also, nothing beats having the microphone as physically close to your mouth as possible. This is the clearest headset I?ve used on both ends of a mobile phone call. The only problem I had with the headset is that the ear clip hurt my ear with extended use.
The Nokia BH-900 was a great bluetooth headset until it died after 6 months of use. Nokia replaced the headset under warrantee but the replacement died after 2 months of use. I then found out that the headset I gave my father (same model) had died as well.
I've always trusted the build and quality of Nokia products but this particular product has greatly disappointed me.
User Rating: 9/10
Very Impressive
Pros: Comfortable, Good sound quality, Easy to Use
Cons: Hard to Put On, Small Buttons
The buttons are a bit small, but sliding out the boom automatically answers the call. Sound quality is clear on my end and people I'm talking to - even on cell phones - cannot believe that I'm on a headset.
User Rating: 9/10
Best Headset I Have Owned So Far...
Pros: Build Quality, Battery Life,Call Quality, Easy To Pair And Use
Cons: Difficult To Put On Ear, Mic Very Sensitive To Background Noise
My complaints with bluetooth headsets have always been about poor reception, voice quality or headset fit.
I bought this headset as a interim headset while I waited on the Aliph Jawbone and I got it based solely on the CNET users reviews and this headset has excelled above all others in talk time and voice quality.
I have sinus problems and often my voice is naturally muted with headsets but when I left myself a voice mail with the BH-900, it sounded as though I was using my handset or a landline. I worked around Naval Aircraft for 20 years and have some hearing loss so I ALWAYS have to turn up the volume to max and sometimes press the headset against my ear with my hand to hear some soft speaking callers. For the first time I have found a phone headset that I have to turn down because it hurts my ear at near max volume.
Paring is also very easy with my phones. Just turn the headset on and the phone finds it. No holding a button until the light glows steady or any extra steps. It even makes the first phone you pair with it the priority connection so if you use multiple phones with the headset, you just turn off one phone and the headset switches to other paired phones (up to 8 one at a time), no muss no fuss.
The sliding boom mike is a wasted feature because the mic is so sensitive. I cant tell any difference between it being extended or retracted as far as voice quality goes and extended it actually rest on my cheek which is not good with a beard.
I do notice that when you are not speaking, the mic seems to auto amplify background sounds as if it thinks you are speaking softly but so far nobody has complained and people actually ask me if I have a new headset because it sounds so good and clear.
It is not an easy headset to put on and for me it requires 2 hands and my long hair makes the task even more difficult because of the fork like prongs of the clips catching my hair but the inconvience is handsomely rewarded once it's on your ear. No flopping around at all and it's almost too tight. My ear measures 3 inches from top to bottom so I probably stretch the prongs more than most but after wearing the headset a few hours it does hurt my ear but I think in time the fit will get better since plastic forks seem to be opening wider with use.
When I wear it on my left ear the buttons are easy to access and use. They could have made the volume button a shorter toggle or a rocker switch but it's more of a preference than a complaint.
Todate this headset has far exceeded my expectations and I would highly recommend it to any first time users because of it's ease of operation, functionality and use.
User Rating: 9/10
Very good headset by Nokia
Pros: Very clear sound quality on both ends
Cons: No vibrate mode
Then came the day when I first saw the BH900. It was love at first sight. I immediately bought it after testing it. The BH900 connects well to my phone (none of the random pair/unpair ever happened once) and also the microphone really does a great job on hearing my voice. The recipient of my calls do not even know that I was using a bluetooth headset. It really is that clear!
The other great plus point is that, the BH900 uses the same type of charger as my N70, so less equipment is needed to bring on my travels. The boom mechanism slides in and out quite smoothly and even without extending the boom, the recipient is still able to hear me quite clearly. Only when in noisy environments do I need to extend it.
The buttons on the BH900 are small but adequate (I have large fingers) and also, getting it in for the first time really is HARD. You have to practise getting it in quite a few number of times before you get it. Now, it only takes me 2 seconds to slide it in comfortably. Both ears feel comfortable wearing the BH900 (And I really have large ears mind you seeing that I'm quite large in figure).
So, to sum it all up, the BH900 is really a very good wireless headset by Nokia. If only it has a vibrate function and a small LCD screen like the Jabra BT800, it could really be the best out there.
User Rating: 9/10
For me, it's a keeper!
Pros: Excellent sound, in both directions. I also like the expanding mic, provides excellent sound. Once fixed on your ear, it doesn't flop... you almost don't realize it's there. Noise cancelling. Elegant
Cons: Larger then most, unusual ear hook, expensive
This device, although it is larger then most others, is very elegant, stays on my ear firmly (I can shake my head back and forth, and it doesn't come loose)and has GREAT sound quality! The ear hook DOES take getting used to, but for my ear, once it's on, it feels firm, yet doesn't hurt my ear after extended usage. While others have complained about low sound volume, I find it more then loud enough, even having to at times turn the volume down on either my cell phone or on the 900. Buttons are easy to find, have nice tactile feedback and easy to use (the on/off, which is small, once you take the 900 off of your ear, it's also easy to find and use, so it's not a problem). While I do wish it were smaller, it's very elegant, with a very small, discreet blinking lcd... unlike most other devices where you'll light up a darkened theater! Answer calls by either simply extending the boom mic, or tapping the multi function button. Hanging up is as simple as retracting the boom... clever design and simple to use in operation! Boom doesn't have to be extended to work. My cell phone is the Samsung T809, and I have not experienced other people's reported problem of headset dropping calls or losing it's connection to my phone after three heavy days of use. My recommendation, get it from a store where you can try it out and return if you're unhappy, but if you can learn to use the unusual ear hook and manage to get it on your ears and comfortable, this headset is A WINNER!
User Rating: 10/10
Perfect but for one minor flaw
Pros: light, excellent sound and mic quality
Cons: earpiece is awkward to put on, rather small buttons
The sound is great and the toggle volume control is the best when seated on your ear - when I kept trying to get it on my ear I kept changing the setting. The mic, with the help of the boom, is better than the Plantonics and Motorola ones I've used before it. It's light and after several hours you easily forget its on your head.
My only complaint was getting the blasted thing onto my ear. It's design, once on, works great - but just getting it on is a pain - unless you have very stiff ears...
The buttons are a tad small, but still manageable.
Was curious - the boom extends out - why didn't Nokia make 'that' the call activator instead of the tiny button? You get a call, you slide out the boom and it's on - slide it back to end the call - maybe have a "halfway" slide to mute it? Seems like a rather simple concept that even Nokia could pull off...
Nokia, if you're listening, that would make this a killer device
The boom mic DOES indeed activate the call and end it... does pay to read the instructions more carefully - excellent product!!!!
User Rating: 9/10
Does the job the first time.
Pros: Easy, fast setup. No problems. Egonomics. Looks
Cons: Price is up there
User Rating: 9/10
Best one yet!!!
Pros: Solid fit, perfect outgoing sound, easy operation
Cons: sounds/tones from cell phone hard to hear
User Rating: 10/10
GREAT HEADSET THE BEST OUT THERE
Pros: LONG STANDBY AND TALKTIME GREAT SOUND
Cons: THERE ARE NO DOWNSIDES
GREAT SOUND , FITS PERFECT, GREAT DESIGN.
NOKIA.... GREAT JOB ON THIS ONE!!!
User Rating: 
8/10
So far its the Best I've used!
Pros: The BT connection is solid and extremely clear; Excellent battery life.
Cons: Doesn't have a power save function.
User Rating: 7/10
Far from perfect but probably still the best
Pros: Excellent sound quality... well, most of the time
Cons: Turns itself off, disconnects from the phone
BTW, Nokia customer service SUCKS!
User Rating: 9/10
Okay Headset
Pros: Very clear call compared to Motorola Headsets
Cons: The volume is not loud enough.
User Rating: 9/10
Best Headset So Far!
Pros: Good volume, works in noisy places, good size buttons
Cons: Ear hook a little awkward
User Rating: 9/10
Best Sound Quality Out There
Pros: Sound quality, sound quality, sound quality
Cons: Getting used to earpiece, re-pairing with phone
This is the first that sounds remotely like a good quality wired headset. I use my phone for business calls. Therefore, outgoing sound quality was the most important issue for me. People I speak with do not even know I am using a cell phone. It also does an excellent job in noisy and windy environments.
The only major issue that I have is that the headset often loses its pairing with my phone. Once you get used to it, it is not difficult to re-pair with the phone. However, it is sometimes annoying. The other issue is that the device used a one size fits all earpiece. For those of us with large ears, it is difficult/impossible to make the speaker fit squarely in your ear. As others have written, this makes the incoming volume less than ideal. However, for me, it is not much of an issue.
I strongly recommend this device over any other device currently on the market. If you care about outgoing sound quality, this device is for you.
User Rating: 10/10
Money well-spent
Pros: amazing clarity (ppl can't tell you're on bluetooth), sliding boom gets right up to your mouth, battery life
Cons: ear hook (still works, just weird)
User Rating: 
4/10
A good college try, but ultimately falls short
Pros: Sliding boom mike, lightweight, stylish
Cons: Confusing controls, won't stay connected to phone, poor sound volume
I called Nokia and (after 45 min on hold) was told that they aren't yet selling this in the US (I bought it in Virginia at Best Buy last week, despite it not being sold in the US) and he didn't know why the cell phone connection was dropping. Although this is a Bluetooth 2.0 headset, it should be fully backwards compatible with a Bluetooth 1.1 Treo.
Overall I'm going to have to take this back, unfortunately.
User Rating: 8/10
Great Earpiece! Love the Boom! Style and Function!
Pros: Beautiful Piece, Excellent Interface, Comfortable, Light, Good Noise Reduction!
Cons: Not Loud Enough, Interacting with Blackberry not very consistent, Not much dead battery warning!
I first followed the directions to a "T" (most people don't and then when they are ticked off that the unit does not perform their way they go crazy and slam it on the boards)...you need to fully charge the unit before you use it! It takes anywhere from 75-90 minutes to charge and the battery lasts about 7 hours total...I don't care about standby time, because I try and charge it daily. The first three times you charge...wait til it is dead then charge it to thoroughly condition the battery. This little bit of inconvenience will extend the life of your unit and its operating time as well!
I connected the unit easily to my Blackberry 8700c from Cingular and it worked great...sound is pretty good but not exactly loud enough for me. I want the thing to be so loud that I have to turn it down for comfort...but it is just under the realm of loud.
I love the volume toggle switch and answer button...they are handy and pretty precise. What I do not like is the proprietary power plug that I cannot find a car charger for...and the fact that the sliding boom does not answer calls when extended in my application. That sliding boom is so cool...I want it to function as much as possible on my communication. I did notice that closing it ended my calls quite often.
One situation that burns my biscuits is that it down not stay connected to my phone! If I let it sit for a while, it will disconnect and reconnect to my phone every so often(about every 20 minutes) it is not always successful reconnecting and then when I try and answer a call and use it I have to turn the unit off and on to take control of the call and hear and speak through the earpiece...ugh! I hate that! I liked the way the motorola earpieces interfaced a lot better with my blackberry and I might end up turning this beautiful device over to my wife because she currently has a nokia phone. But its such a sharp and comfortable earpiece I find it hard to let go of!
