Poly Voyager 5200 Wireless Headset (Plantronics) - Single-Ear Bluetooth Headset w/Noise-Canceling Mic - Ergonomic Design - Voice Controls - Lightweight - Connect to Mobile/Tablet via Bluetooth

RE: Plantronics Voyager 5200...February 17, 2018Superior device, very, very comfortable and when fully charged it has 7 hours and 15 minutes of available time (plug into the Plantronics Hub Application to see this). When fully charged and placed in your ear it will indicate "high" level of time remaining. After the first hour is used, it then will indicate time remaining just like the original Legend does. I tested this time against real time and found it to be accurate. I listened to music nearly 8 hours. I turned it off for several minutes at a time so that I could compare the sound quality to my original Legend. My conclusion: By far the new 5200 has a fuller, richer sound over the original Legend, with a very comfortable dynamic frequency range (without enabling HD voice in the Plantronics Hub).The volume level available is as high as the original Legend, so I don't know why others complain about the shorter battery life, lower volume level and inept music sound quality. However, to be honest, while driving my very quiet big rig down the highway I have found that the inherent droning of road noise and engine noise of my rig is like white noise in that it tends to 'wash out' or 'cover over' my streamed music I am listening to, hence, I must increase the volume more. So, although the sound quality of the original Voyager Legend is not as 'rich' (to include phone calls) as this 5200, I prefer to use the original Legend while in my rig because of its' less rich sound and its' ability to overcome road noise etc., i.e. the frequency equalization in the original Legend emphasizes more of the mid to high frequencies and has more separation across the entire frequency range.NOTE TO PLANTRONICS: Perhaps incorporate into your Plantronics Hub Application several different predefined equalized settings to download to the 5200 or, better still, allow for user defined equalization frequency curves to be downloaded onto the 5200.On the other hand, if you are in a nice, quiet car or perhaps work in and office and want a very pleasing 'Bose' like sound then this 5200 would probably be a better choice. As I mentioned, I have both units - this 5200 and the original Legend - and have found that overall I am most happy keeping the 5200 at home in my office or in my shop and also use it outside doing yard work etc. As you can see,I am primarily commenting on the music quality and voice quality I hear at my end in this review - not what is or is not transmitted over the phone. Many other users have spoken highly of this 5200 units ability to eliminate noise so the person you are talking to can hear only you speaking and not background noises. In this regard I will only say that they are spot on - I can hardly add anything new to the many positive comments on this issue except to say that the transmitted voice quality is slightly better than the original Legend. With four microphones in the 5200 compared to the three in the Legend it does make a slight difference and improvement. But realize, the original Legend is already a superior voice transmitting device and does an excellent job of eliminating and not transmitting noises. It has and continues to be a 'Flagship' device for Plantronics and current customer reviews will support this statement.Most would argue that there is a slight improvement in the 5200 overall but the price difference for the 5200 being nearly two times the cost of the Legend (here on Amazon) prohibits purchasing the 5200. My argument for the 5200 stems from my desire for richer music sounds so I am willing to pay the extra cost.Which would I buy again? Acutally, the answer is both. It would depend on where I am using it - in my rig or at home around the house.

I gotta tell ya, this Plantronics by Poly Voyager 5200 Bluetooth Headset is the real deal. I've been on the road for years, and this headset has made a world of difference for me. The single-ear (mono) Bluetooth earpiece lets me keep one ear open while I'm on the phone or listening to tunes.The noise-canceling mic is a game-changer. It blocks out all that background noise and makes sure my voice comes through loud and clear. And let me tell you, I'm in some pretty noisy environments! The sound quality is top-notch, and I can use it for calls or listening to music.The Bluetooth connection is solid as a rock, and those voice prompts let me know what's up with the headset's battery life and connection status. It's light as a feather and comfortable to wear, even on those long hauls. And with three different sizes of ear tips, I can make sure I get the perfect fit.Overall, I'd recommend this headset to any trucker out there. It's a real lifesaver on the road and has everything you need to make those calls or listen to music on the go. It's a quality product that does what it says it'll do, and I'm more than happy with my purchase.I gotta tell ya, this Plantronics by Poly Voyager 5200 Bluetooth Headset is the real deal. I've been on the road for years, and this headset has made a world of difference for me. The single-ear (mono) Bluetooth earpiece lets me keep one ear open while I'm on the phone or listening to tunes.The noise-canceling mic is a game-changer. It blocks out all that background noise and makes sure my voice comes through loud and clear. And let me tell you, I'm in some pretty noisy environments! The sound quality is top-notch, and I can use it for calls or listening to music.The Bluetooth connection is solid as a rock, and those voice prompts let me know what's up with the headset's battery life and connection status. It's light as a feather and comfortable to wear, even on those long hauls. And with three different sizes of ear tips, I can make sure I get the perfect fit.Overall, I'd recommend this headset to any trucker out there. It's a real lifesaver on the road and has everything you need to make those calls or listen to music on the go. It's a quality product that does what it says it'll do, and I'm more than happy with my purchase.