20 facts in comparison
Plantronics M55 vs Plantronics Voyager Legend
Plantronics M55
Plantronics Voyager Legend
Why is Plantronics M55 better than Plantronics Voyager Legend?
- Can be used wirelessly?
- 10g lighter?
8gvs18g - Has an earbud form?
Why is Plantronics Voyager Legend better than Plantronics M55?
- Has active noise cancellation (noise control)?
- Weather-sealed (splashproof)?
- 2 more microphone(s)?
3vs1 - Has an in-ear form?
- Has a mute function?
Price comparison
Plantronics M55
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plantronics M55 Wireless and Hands-Free ...Plantronics M55 Wireless and Hands-Free Bluetooth Headset - Compatible with iPhone, Android, and Other Leading Smartphones - Black | $34.99 | |||
Design
The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
The in-ear device is ultracompact and lightweight, with little or no interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. It is inserted in the ear canal itself and blocks out a lot of environmental noise. It has stronger bass tones and is unlikely to fall out of the ear.
The earbud form is ultracompact and lightweight, with little or no interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. For some people it is more comfortable than in-ear form.
Sound quality
This type of device allows you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the volume to overcome background noise. Ideal for plane rides and morning commutes.
Microphone
These microphones are designed to filter out background noise from the desired sound. Especially useful in noisy environments.
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
A wind noise reduction microphone is designed to reduce wind interference, providing sharper audio in windy situations.
Power
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
Connectivity
Wireless devices allow users more freedom of movement.
Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The device can connect at a greater distance via Bluetooth or infrared to another device.
Features
A headset is one headphone or pair with a built-in microphone. Headsets can be used for apps that require communication i.e. Skype, games with voice chat, mobile phones, etc.
You can use your voice to control key functions of the device and you can easily access your device without pushing any button.
With voice prompts, you will automatically receive information via audio messages – for instance, you may find out that the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.
There is a control panel on the device body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.
Multipoint allows you to link to more Bluetooth devices and switch between them. For example you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
This is a monaural device which could be used for both ears.
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