Best Bluetooth headset

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  1. MacLean

    MacLean Road Train Member

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    Apple AirPods Pro or Beats Powerbeats Pro. Both work great. I have the Powerbeats and you can get 10+ hours out of the battery and if you use one and keep one in the case you are never with a dead device. My buddy has the AirPods Pro and I hear him great when he’s driving.

    I have another buddy with something called an earwig. I’ve never seen it but you know instantly if he’s using it. It’s beyond garbage.
     
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    Just bought a B550. Initial impression is I'm happy with it. Fits good. Earpiece has (they say) a little more padding. Also another extra wind type cover for the ear piece included. Ill update after some use. Let you know how it's working out. The fit was the biggest thing I had against Blue Parrots in the past. Noticed this one has a newer version of Bluetooth. Some software updates that it seems the newer 450 has also. An extra wind screen for Mic. This one does feel as if it's better quality than my newer Plantronics. Initial impression is I'm very happy with this one so far.
    I bought above after my Plantronics quit pairing with either of my cell phones? I've had two Plantronics trucker headsets. Loved the old one till it died. Newer was less quality. But was still pretty happy with it. Software problems creeping up lately. The quit pairing caused me to grab a new Blue Parrot. At least give it a good try.
    B250 Parrot. I'd give it to you if you want it. Not enough on the ear to block out external noise. Full volume and still couldn't make out what they're saying. Didn't fit good at all.
    I tried a Blue Tiger. No thanks. Just wouldn't consistently work good. Gave up on it pretty quickly.
     
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    I use the apple AirPods as well.
    They work good

    I use one at a time , so one is always charged up.
     
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    Download their app and update firmware
     
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    450-xt parrot
     
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    Thank you sir !!!
     
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    version 1.15 just released should fix issues
     
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    I’ve got the 550. Have had two calls disconnect. Tried app for firmware update. Said it isn’t set up for Bluetooth update. Use the updater for Mac. Tried that. New laptop. Need to find cable to go from type C to the plug for BlueParrott. Forget what it’s called. It’s common. Yet… the app says I have v 1.35 which is most recent.
     
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    Very unhappy with my 650 !
     
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    I don’t like it either but it was free. I miss my 350
     
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