Plantronics Explorer 230

261 reviews

Apr, 2024

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usability (83)
price (76)
portability (54)
comfort (49)
sound (48)

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reliability (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 261 reviews of Plantronics Explorer 230. The average rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. People are impressed by the portability and sound. The comfort and price are also mentioned favorably, but some have doubts about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Plantronics Explorer 230 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Plantronics Explorer 230

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of Plantronics Explorer 230 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the price. The portability is also appreciated.

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67% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Plantronics Explorer 230

alaTest has collected and analyzed 176 user reviews of Plantronics Explorer 230 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the portability and sound. The comfort and usability also get good reviews, but some have doubts about the reliability.

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70% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Ross Catanzariti (goodgearguide.com.au)

Plantronics Explorer 230

A budget Bluetooth headset.

Compact, lightweight, easy to use

Poor incoming audio quality, no included ear buds

Occasional users shouldn't have too many issues, but if you intend to use the Explorer 230 on a daily basis then we suggest spending a bit more cash on a step up in quality.

Nov, 2008

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Expert review by : Ross Catanzariti (pcworld.idg.com.au)

Plantronics Explorer 230

A budget Bluetooth headset.

Compact, lightweight, easy to use

Poor incoming audio quality, no included ear buds

Nov, 2008

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Expert review by : Joseph Hanlon (cnet.com.au)

Plantronics Explorer 230

It's cheap and cute as a button, but we can't recommend a Bluetooth headset that struggles with phone calls.

Clean, simple design. The price is right.

Uniformly terrible performance with a selection of different handsets.

The Plantronics Explorer 230 will make a tempting proposition in stores. It looks like the others but for half the price. Buyers beware: you get exactly what you pay for.

Oct, 2010

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Expert review by : Ross Catanzariti (goodgearguide_com_au)

Plantronics Explorer 230

A budget Bluetooth headset.

Compact, lightweight, easy to use

Poor incoming audio quality, no included ear buds

Occasional users shouldn't have too many issues, but if you intend to use the Explorer 230 on a daily basis then we suggest spending a bit more cash on a step up in quality.

Nov, 2008

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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Plantronics Explorer 230

I bought this a year and a half ago at CVS when I was on a trip and realized I'd left my Bluetooth at home. It is the most comfortable headset I've ever tried. (And I've tried a dozen or so, because I keep losing them!) The sound was good on both ends...

Comfortable, long battery life, good sound

Nothing so far

Jan, 2011

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Plantronics Explorer 230

Mine has been through the washing machine twice as I have forgotten its still in my shirt pocket. Opened case let it dry then recharge'd and is still working great. No problems with static, pairing or sound quality. Callers say its clear as a bell at...

Oct, 2010

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Plantronics Explorer 230

I can't really complain about free, but after mine stopeed working, I read many reviews on this model. A lot of people have experienced the same thing. It'll work fine for a while (I only got one use in), but after charging, it would not power back on....

small, light, easy to connect

stopped working after first charge

Jun, 2010

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Plantronics Explorer 230

i loved my plantronics headset, it was great and extremely comfortable, i lost it and thought id upgrade to a Blueant Z9I, biggest mistake ever, its crap all over, have not found one thing that is better about it then my cheap as Plantronics headset.

Lightweight, easy to use, extremely comfortable, good battery life

limited function and voice recognition

Jun, 2010

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