Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth Earpiece Black Retail Packaged
Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth Earpiece Black Retail Packaged
The Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth earpiece is your essential conversation piece, blending an elegantly simple design with crisp sound quality and lightweight comfort. Getting connected is easy with QuickPair set up for Bluetooth phones. Staying connected is effortless with the included innovative carrying case that recharges the earpiece on the go. Your choice of self-stabilizing eartips creates a couture fit without the need for an earloop. Hear and be heard in style with AudioIQ noise control technology that automatically enhances your caller’s voice over background noise and the exclusive Plantronics VFrame design that incorporates a microphone boom to increase your voice clarity. Multipoint technology can be turned off to extend battery life. Wireless Compatibility Bluetooth (v2.0) + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) Bluetooth Profiles Headset (HSP v1.1) and Hands-free (HFP v1.5) Weight – 8 grams
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Good audio, clumsy case
Good sound and noise cancellation and LOVE that the case also tops off the charge in the earpiece when it’s in the case. However, the case is too big for a pocket (unless mega baggy) and it would be great if there was something that would allow me to securely clip it to something like a belt or a bag strap or ????
/brian chee
5 Stars I think I’ve finally found a replacement for the Plantronics 510!
For as long as I’ve owned bluetooth enabled phones, I’ve owned and loved the Plantronics 510. I’ve tried a TON of different headsets, and all have paled in comparison to the 510. When I saw the 925 on sale (I’m talking 1/2 price here), I couldn’t pass it up.
PROS:
First off – it’s very high quality. Well built, no loose parts, no falling off earpieces. It has a CASE, and this case CHARGES the earpiece when not in use! The case holds one entire charge for the earpiece, so when you’re in the car and your headset dies (happens to me ALL the time), you can charge it up and use it in no time!
The sound quality is superb. I thought I’d never find anything as good as the 510, but this headset BEATS it! I literally did a side by side test with both of them. The other person thought that the 925 sounded MUCH clearer and more defined than the 510. Also, the wind is not nearly a factor as it is with the 510. You
It has GREAT battery life – this can be in standby mode for several days without needing a charge. I can talk and talk and talk and feel like I hardly ever need to charge it.
Lastly – it’s LIGHT. MUCH lighter than the 510 – so light, in fact, that sometimes I forget that it’s in my ear!
CONS:
OK, so there are many pros with this earpiece. There are also a couple of cons. First – it’s really, really difficult to fit the earpiece into the charger case. You have to adjust it so that it’s perfect before trying to push it in. I fear that over time, the charger contact on the earpiece may wear out.
Second – the earpiece insert gels don’t really work all that great. Even though they include 3 different sizes, I couldn’t find any that fit my ear perfectly. Therefore, the earpiece doesn’t sit perfectly in my ear and forces me to turn up the volume (on my phone and earpiece) to the MAX. Still, sometimes, I have a hard time hearing the other person because it doesn’t sit as close in my ear canal as others (the 510).
Another con – comfort. It’s comfortable, but not as comfortable as the 510. After about an hour, my ear starts to hurt from the insert. No matter which size insert I pick, I have the same problem.
The last con – price. It’s come down in price (at the time of this review, it’s 72 dollars), but it’s still too expensive. For that price you could buy two 510s and still have money to spare.
That’s about all the cons I can possibly think of.
I’m a huge techie guy and love to try out all new technology. I’ve been fiercely dedicated to the Plantronics 510 over the years because I have yet to find anything that was better. In my opinion, the Plantronics 925 is better in almost every way than the 510.
5 Stars Excellent for the average user
Pros) Great fit – holds firmly in my ear without the need for an earhook. The cleverly designed gel earbud is quite comfortable. Battery life – I have using this bt for nearly a month and have only needed to recharge the actual headset once, and that was using the battery case. In other words, I have not needed to plug in the device for the entire month, which is great since I keep it in my car. Sound quality – speaker quality is good. When driving, the other side thinks I’m on a landline.
Cons) Max volume – could be higher. Hasn’t been an issue for me, but in an extremely noisy environment it could be an issue for some. Noise canceling – even with the stereo turned down in my car, people report being able to hear it.
Conclusion) Great bluetooth headset for regular use. Good build quality, excellent features, and you can’t beat the charging case. However, this is not an extreme noise-canceling unit like the Jawbone or Q7, so if you plan on using this while operating a jackhammer, you may want to consider something more “extreme.”
5 Stars Love the 925 Bluetooth
This bluetooth is very reliable and has great sound. I have only had one issue when it lost connection, but was able to sync up in no time. The quality of the plantronic 925 is very high and the comfort is good. I had to break in the larger ear piece because the medium kept falling out of my ear. If you want a good bluetooth for your iphone or any other phone this is the one.
3 Stars Less than expected
I had reason to purchase a new head set for my mobile phone and I liked the look of the new Discovery 925 Earpiece.
I was less than impressed!
The “ear buds” were uncomfortable and felt un-stable in my ear. I tried all three sizes and it appeared to be the “loop” design that wasn’t working. It was hard to align the mic with my mouth and it fell out often.
The “recharge” box is too big and bulky to keep in my pocket and I don’t like to “store the earpiece in my ear”. I want to keep it in my pocket and it seems vulnerable to pens and pencils in my shirt pocket. A coat pocket might work, but I seldom wear a jacket or coat.
The action of the button was clumsy! I can’t think of a better word. I felt like I had to push the earpiece into my ear to make a “switch” from off to on. Press too long or too hard and it skips through different stages of action. I missed several calls because I went from “hello” to “goodbye” quickly because of the action of the button.
All in all I was disappointed when my dog chewed up the Discovery 925, but it gave me a great excuse to re-order a Voyager 655 (which my dog had chewed up about 6 weeks earlier).
Good luck with your experience with your earpiece (and your dog).
