However, the first thing that you notice about the HALO headset is not the lack of wires, but the fact the headset is folded to save space.
The left and right earpieces fold down, but snapping back into place reveals that the build quality is not as sturdy as we at first thought.
It left a nagging thought at the back of our minds that it will need some love and attention to keep the headset working. Plus, coupled with the fact that the Bluetooth is activated when the headset is unfolded, we could forsee problems in the future.
The unit needs to be fully charged before the headset is fully operational, which takes around two hours. When fully charged, it was simply a matter of pressing the pairing button and connecting to a device.
We used a Windows Mobile smartphone and got connected first time. To test the sound quality and connection, we tried a couple of music tracks. The connection demonstrated a slight delay and very occasionally seemed to drop out very briefly.
The headset itself is adjustable and fits snugly on the cranium – and while the earpieces do not hug the ears, this does not affect the listening experience.
The headset includes Noise Blackout which eliminates unwanted background noise. This is more noticeable when taking a phone call. The sound quality is crisp and sharp and picks out good bass and treble tones.
However, another issue that made itself known was how quickly the charge seemed to dissipate. And as the charge disappeared, so did the sound quality. The alternative is to use the cord option, but this rather defeats the object of a Bluetooth headset.
There is no doubt that we liked the Jabra HALO headset. However, the styling is subjective and the wireless/battery life is only okay.
