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July 2009
(77%)
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The editors liked
Lightweight
Comfortable
Good call quality
Voice control
Voice controlled
Great audio quality
Inexpensive
Fits so well that the ear hook may not be required
Upgradable firmware
Voice Isolation helps reduce volume of background noise
Can be used with multiple phones at once
This headset has an extremely sleeklooking design
Attractive
Minimalist style. Voice-controlled user interface. Effective noise canceling.
Excellent sound quality. A2DP audio.
Voice quality
Effective noise cancellation.
Above-average noise cancellation
Small
Attractive form factor
Accurate voice recognition
The BlueAnt Q1 is a slim and stylish Bluetooth headset with an innovative voice user interface that lets you control the headset entirely with your voice. Theres no voice recognition tutorial
And the audio quality is very good.
Fashionable design
Great audio
Voicecontrolled interface is a breeze to use
Main control button delivers tactile feedback
The editors didn't like
Voice control doesn’t work well at higher speeds in a convertible
Alignment must be good
Noisy environment makes voice hard to distinguish
Short charging cable
Usefulness of voice control depends on the user
Only the first phone connected can be used for outgoing calls while using multipoint
The microphone has to be pointed just right for the sound quality to be adequate.
Processed
Unnatural voice timbre heard at the other end. Occasional UI glitches. Poor battery life.
A2DP streaming audio cuts out if phone is not close to headset. Noisy conditions disrupt voice-command recognition. Shorter battery life than the others.
Low volume on startup.
Fit doesn't inspire confidence
Durability issues
Only accesses eight speed dial contacts
The voice controls on the BlueAnt Q1 sometimes would not work properly if the alignment is off or if youre in a particularly noisy environment. It takes some fiddling to fit the headset properly.
The BlueAnt Q1 has all the bells and whistles that anyone could possibly ask for when it comes to a Bluetooth headset. With its sleek gunmetal finish and stylish design, its superior call clarity, nifty voice commands and noise cancelation feature, it...
A2DP streaming audio cuts out if phone is not close to headset. Noisy conditions disrupt voice-command recognition. Shorter battery life than the others.
Abstract: BlueAnt Q1 Bluetooth HeadsetESRB: n/a Platform: Communication Devices Category: BluetoothAuthor: Murray G The Blue Ant Q1 is an excellent Bluetooth head set. It’s lightweight, attractive, innovative and offers excellent sound quality. It’s also one ...
Abstract: BlueAnt is known for their great Bluetooth headsets. I have owned several and I have yet to be disappointed. They are comfortable, deliver crystal clear sound and I never have to raise my voice in order for the person I am speaking to can hear me. The...
Overall the BlueAnt Q1 comes out ahead in this comparison. Callers could hear us well, and they sounded best to us in a tie with the Jawbone II. It was very comfortable, but like we said extended wear caused pressure build-up so it is best to take it...
Abstract: Video review: Looking for a Bluetooth headset? Check out my Jawbone Prime vs BlueAnt Q1 shootout. Please note I’ll have unboxings and probably more detailed reviews for these headsets later. ...
