• Motorola Bluetooth HS8910 Headset

    The Motorola Bluetooth HS8910 headset is a worthy addition to Motorola's line of Bluetooth headsets for mobile phones. Here are some of the pros and cons.

    Audio

    The audio quality of the Motorola Bluetooth HS8910 headset is adequate, but it's nothing to call home about. The sound quality is mostly clear on the hearer's end, but with occasional static or diminished quality when it's windy out. The volume is decent but could be louder. This headset may prove frustrating in noisy environments such as airports, on the side of the road, or even inside a car. Listeners on the other end say the sound quality is adequate but perhaps a little "robotic."

    Ease of Use

    The HS8910 is easy to use with a large multifunction button that allows the user to place, receive, and terminate calls. Tap the button and voice dial to place a call. Tap the button later to end the call. If the phone rings, tap the button and you're on. If you hold the button down for a second, it will redial the last number called. The volume controls may be a little trickier. They're quite thin and some users may have difficulty locating them at first. But once you've trained your fingers to find them, they're quite easy to manipulate.

    Size

    The Motorola HS8910 is small and light. It measures 30mm by 20mm by 50mm. That's less than 2 inches on its longest side and about 3/4 of an inch thick. The weight is less than 3/4 of an ounce, perfect for keeping it in your ear without strain for long periods of time.

    Design

    The Motorola HS8910 has an oval shape which means there are no angles or corners to catch on anything, minimizing the risk that the headset will be knocked out of place. It features a boom microphone that can be folded in order to store the headset more compactly and to minimize the risk of the boom snapping off. Folding the boom also terminates a call.

    Fit

    Overall, the fit might be just a shade loose. Partly, that's due to how light the headset is. But a headset should stay in place even when you shake your head vigorously. This one may allow the boom to slap you slightly in the cheek. That's a problem if you need to run through an airport to catch a flight. Better take it off and store it for those occasions.

    Battery Life

    The Motorola HS8910 promises and delivers 5 hours of talk time and 4.2 hours of standby. That's decent, especially for a headset that is this small and light.

    Charging

    The HS8910 Bluetooth headset can be charged in the same base as a Motorola phone. So if you have a Motorola phone, this simplifies matters. You don't have to worry that you've got the right device in the right charger.

    Price

    The HS8910 can be found for anywhere from $65 to $100 in the United States. The lower price is competitive for a headset with these features.

    Other Pros and Cons

    Some users complain that they cannot hear MP3s or ring tones through the headset, only through the phone itself.