Soundbot SB221 HD Wireless Bluetooth 4.0 Sports-Active Headphones for 20Hrs Music Streaming & 25Hrs HandsFree Calling with Sweat Resistant Ergonomic Secure-Fit Design & Voice Command Support, Black

I use a lot of different Bluetooth headsets, but this is the one that I seem to keep coming back to. It's great if you like to not recharge daily, or even weekly if you use even less often than I do. I got these when I wanted the slightly over there ear, more ridged style of headphones, versus the dangling cords, and my previous bt2.0 headset similar to this one (A pair of Jabra bt620s) was no longer having replacement parts made and my cushions were/had falling/fallen apart(seriously nasty). Quite the upgrade to those nearly 10 year old headphones. There was a bit of a learning curve getting used to these for the first week(volume up and down to launch Google Assistant) but all in all it has been a pleasant experience, if that is not apparent by my previous comments.My only concern and true complaint is with the loudness. The volume for music had been quite decent, going too loud if I want to use them as speakers on my neck, but the volume for calls is where there is an issue. If I'm driving, or sometimes even at work, quite often I am unable to hear a caller if the caller is in an area that they must speak more quietly, such as their cubicle. I can't comment on the bass, as I'm not of a treble man(though big fan of Trainor), and by no means an I am audiophile, though that probably apparent by my general love of Bluetooth headsets.The microphone on these, on the other hand, is typically great, unless I need to be a little quieter, at which point cupping my hand will often assist in getting my voice to pick up. Mic gain is a common concern for less costly headsets(pretty much all I buy) but SoundBots have been one of the least problematic in the microphone gain area.Bluetooth reception is great on these, the antenna being primarily in the right earpiece as I'm accustomed, and around my house the only issue I see is when I go outside typically. The only other time I've had concerns with Bluetooth reception is when I've placed my phone into my left pants pocket(as one of my headsets more or less required since the main antenna was to that end of that headset), my body being the interference between the phone and the SoundBots, but even then the issues were very minimal and mainly affecting the mic transmission.If I haven't been clear, the battery life on these is amazing, giving me close to 20+ hours consistently. This has been hard to gauge, as I never use them actively for more than 5 hours. As I've seen, the time to charge has been 2 hours or less on a standard 2A line. I usually let them turn themselves of before I charge. I would not say that I've seen any diminished performance with the battery, but again that's a difficult statement since I've probably only used them from fully charged to death once in the 18 month I have had them.I'm so glad these do not read the phone numbers of callers when I receive a call. They either play my ringtone if I am on sound or vibrate, or they make a distinct beep in my ear if I'm on full silence, which I typically am(about 90% of the week, including weekends).Pros:Long battery life for a lighter, ridged headsetGreat volume for musicBattery for days, if not a week plus, on a few hours a day usageGenerally a comfortable ear design though I have had some over ear pain with this "heavier" style in the past, so either I'm used to it or these are lighter than the average headset in this styleMore than decent mic gain, though I'm not doing any sort if recordingFoldable, coat/cargo pocketable designLots moreCons:Call volume can be difficult at times, especially when the caller is quieter and/or the environment is noisy for youWhat I would change or improve on them:I wish the SoundBots would read the name of the callerBluetooth 5.0 with aptxUSB type C charging and audioNano coating(I've not experienced a single issue with moisture exposure to these, but love to know that I would be safe if I did)Larger battery would not hurt 😊4.7/5 starsYou will not regret this purchase, especially if you're on a budget, real or self imposed, and want long battery life.I was not compensated for this review, and am unbiased.

I use these daily and love them. I don't like the feel of earbuds so these are perfect

Great small Bluetooth headset. It is not the most comfortable, but has a good sound and definitely stays on my ear. They feel like they are going to fall off, but I think my brain is just used to feeling the headband overtop. My favorite features are the short quick beeps they make when turning them on and off (instead of the horrible loud voices that other headphones have), and the fact that I do not have to hold the on/off button for minutes to power them up.

These are sooo much better Kinivo bth240 headphones I tried earlier. They get much better reception while outdoors, downtown, etc. They have a good buffer so sound doesn't just cut off when there is interference, it fades in and out.They are also loud enough for outdoor use, even downtown. They have decent audio quality, no complaints there. No issue with pairing to my phone or PC. Haven't worn them in the rain yet so I cannot speak to their water resistance yet.The only small issue is they do pinch my ears a bit, which starts to hurt after a few hours.

I am comparing these to the Rocketfish MAB2 I have used for the last 12 years. Rocketfish no longer makes these and I bought the Soundbot as an eventual replacement for when the sad day comes and my existing wrap arounds no longer function.They are tight but I imagine that would get better over time.There is a faint high pitch whine that can be heard during silence. It is masked when the music plays but whenever you are between tracks you hear it. I tried some things to make it go away without success (different phones with different bluetooth versions, et. al). The reality is you should not have to make any special adjustments to correct this or encounter it in first place. Again, it is faint but once you hear it... it's all you hear in the pauses. You know it's coming... You wait for it... and it kinda takes from the listening experience.Sound is distant and muted compared to the Rocketfish - not as clear.Bass is less compared to my old pair also - almost to a point I would call non-existent for some music genres/tracks.They can get loud but not as loud as my old pair. If you are a rocker you may be disappointed when you really want to silence the world and damage your hearing.Admittedly I paid 70$ for the Rocketfish way back when and the cost for the Soundbot is only a fraction of that so you could call them economical at least.I have only used these for a handful of workout sessions just in testing so I cannot speak the the durability over time.The buttons are buttons. They worked and I have no complaints in the limited use I have had with these headphones.I am still hunting for a more ideal pair in terms of overall quality and sound reproduction. In the meantime these are just a fall back. If you value sound quality over price. I would suggest paying that bit extra and looking elsewhere.