Customers often highlight the impressive noise cancellation and long battery life of the B250-XTS headset, with many praising its clear microphone quality for calls. However, some users found the headset less comfortable for extended wear and experienced issues with the fit, particularly for those with glasses or larger heads. A few also noted the lack of a convenient mute function. Overall, the positive feedback on sound quality and battery life outweighs the concerns about comfort and features.
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Great high quality, great clarity wireless headset
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This BlueParrott B250-XTS Noise-Cancelling Headset in Blue is a great way to go handsfree. The convenience of a handsfree Bluetooth headset has many benefits. This one doesn't fall short on quality, clarity, or convenience.
Setup: Out of the box, this headset needs to be charged fully. It doesn't take that long at all, and once charged fully, it stays charged for a while, depending on how much you use it. It has an average of 20 hours talk time. Pairing it to your smartphone or tablet is easy, even for non-technical people.
Learning to use: Learning to use this headset is a breeze. The big button on the side of the headset turns it on and off, is use for pairing the headset, answers calls, and ends calls. The lower buttons controls volume.
Sound quality: The sound quality is outstanding. There is hardly any background noise to the other party. My voice was clear and concise, and the other party could hear me well. I could hear them without any issues at all. Music, GPS on my smartphone, and using my personal assistant on my smartphone was easy to do as well. The music sounded great, and the clarity of the GPS instructions were very clear.
Physical aspects: The only drawback about this headset, was that it wouldn't stay in place on my head. The top part kept sliding backwards or forwards, after a few minutes. The microphone cover has a replacement included. There is also another earpiece cover included too. It comes with a USB C cable to charge the headset.
All in all, I would definitely recommend this headset.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Jabra
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Hello, MoniMouse - Thank you for writing a positive review of the BlueParrott B250-XTS. We are thrilled to read that you are enjoying our product, and especially appreciate your comments about the quality, clarity, and convenience of the device. We also appreciate your thoughts on the difficulty you had maintaining a secure, comfortable fit. We care about your feedback and are happy to pass it along.
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This is a great Bluetooth headset for those looking for one that gives you the best possible situational awareness because you would use only one ear to listen to conversation while your other ear has the perfect ability to listen to your surroundings unobtrusively. A good use case for this headset includes but not limited to truckers, receptionists, customer service agents, etc. Of course, you can also use this for Zoom meetings etc. so that you can ascertain the optimum voice clarity for both sides of the call. Being a Bluetooth headset that supports multi device connection, you can also connect it simultaneously to one other device such as your PC, tablet, phone etc. I’m pleased with the product and the following are my findings.
Design and Comfort
The build quality is quite good: a combination of high-quality plastics and metal. It looks and feels sturdy enough. In general, Jabra/ Blueparrot products are known for their quality and reliability and this headset is no exception. It comes with extras: earpiece and microphone foams, and both of them are of good quality, so I’d say this headset should last for quite a while. I use the leatherette, though, and have no need to use the foam.
I have no problem with the fitting and I can place the microphone and the earpiece on either side of my head. The microphone unit swivels so you can position it on either side of your head. My only concern is that I have to fully extend the headset to cover my ear entirely and I would imagine that people who has larger head than mine would likely can still fit though with a bit less comfort. I can still feel the weight on my ear though that the headset is fairly light. Once it’s there, it will stay there nicely.
Call Quality and Noise Cancellation
The headset is rated to block 91% of background noise. Noise cancellation works and as stated it would not completely cancel out background noise. However, it’s effective enough for the other person to hear your voice clearly.
The headset has good clarity for phone calls in terms of audio input and output, and I’m quite amused that it performs even better for apps. I’m getting excellent results for Whatsapp phone calls and Facetime. At the maximum volume level and using the default leatherette ear cover it’s already loud enough.
Charging and Battery life
The headset has USB-C charging port and it comes with a USB-A to USB-C charging cable that is quite convenient because most car chargers still use USB-A ports. The battery is rated at 20 hours of use so that’s great because I would only use it at most for several hours in a day.
Conclusion
This is an excellent Bluetooth headset in terms of build quality, comfort and performance.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Jabra
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Hello Fudgear - Your generous remarks about the Blue Parrott B250-XTS' excellent build quality, comfort, and performance are greatly appreciated. We will undoubtedly forward this information to the appropriate teams. Thank you for taking the time to write a review.
Pros mentioned:
Noise cancellation
Cons mentioned:
Mute feature
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great sound, minimal features
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I spend most of my day wearing a headset due to the constant ringing of my office phone. Having used BlueParrott headsets before, I appreciate their consistent quality and minimal issues. I’ve found this brand to be one of the most reliable brands I’ve used.
However, there are a few missing features that I find hard to overlook. First, I wish this headset had a voice command for answering calls. Although the large answer button is easy to locate, I don’t always want to take my hands off the keyboard.
Another notable absence is the “Raise to Mute” feature. It would be convenient to mute the mic instantly by raising the boom, rather than relying on buttons. I don’t always trust myself to press the right button when trying to mute. Additionally, the headset has a continuous blue indicator light which blinks when connected, and can be distracting. You can disable this feature by following the instructions in the app.
On the positive side, the sound quality is excellent, and callers have given no complaints. The flexible mic can be positioned on either side, a detail I can’t seem to find advertised. Plus, the headset offers both foam and leatherette ear covers, along with a replacement mic cover.
Overall, it’s a solid choice for everyday use, and I’m very happy with it, despite missing some advanced features.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Hello CatCity - Thank you for your 4-star rating! We appreciate your positive comments about the B250-XTS' great sound quality. We appreciate your comments regarding some features you would like to see in the future. This information will be shared internally. Please do not hesitate to contact Blue Parrott Support if you have any questions. We are always willing to assist. Thanks again!
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for talking on the phone while on the GO
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With a home business that requires me to be on the phone a lot I have tried earbuds and headphones. Earbuds make my ears itch if I wear them too long. Headphones can be heavy and mess up my hair. If I just use my phone I don’t have my hands free to do to other things. I found the BlueParrott B250 XTS Noise Cancelling Headset to solve all those problems. It fits more like an head band and feels so comfortable. Although these say noise cancelling I can talk on the phone and still be aware of my surroundings with my other ear. I have both hands free to take notes or whatever I need while I am talking. They are heavy enough to stay in place on my head yet light enough so they don’t give me headaches. My set came uncharged but it did include a USB-C charging cord but no block to plug it into. It fit in an old IPhone block that I had laying around. I wish they would have included the block
I love that the microphone easily slides up out of the way when I am not talking but just as smoothly slides down to talk. It stays where I put it. The set comes with a leatherette ear cushion that is so comfortable but there is also a Foam ear cushion included. There is already a microphone windscreens on the set but includes another one.
I love the sound of the other person talking as it is so clear and sounds like they are right beside me. I do love this set.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Jabra
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Hello Villageanne - Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoy the Blue Parrott B250-XTS and how much it has solved problems for working from home. It is wonderful to read how great the sound quality has been for you when making calls and the microphone's ability to slide up and down. If you have any further questions or comments, do not hesitate to reach out: https://brnw.ch/21wJhzY. Thanks again
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Room for improvement, but not bad.
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As more of us started working from home over the last few years, sitting at a desk with a phone up to our ears hasn’t been practical, so it’s important to find a good wireless headset for your calls. The Blueparrott B250-XTS is on the list of sets to consider when buying one. I’ll just refer to it as the B250.
The B250 is similar to many “operator style” headsets, in that you have a single mono speaker headpiece that rests against one of your ears, and a plastic adjustable piece on the other side that rests against your head. The length is adjustable. The microphone arm is flexible and can be bent and swiveled where you want it, on either side. It’s pretty comfortable – you will know you’re wearing a headset, but once adjusted correctly, it’s not exactly uncomfortable, though it could be better. Charging the B250 is via USB-C, and you pair it to your phone via Bluetooth, which is pretty straightforward. Claims are it has a range of up to 66 feet, but that’s most likely when tested with no obstructions; indoors with walls, I am able to roam 2-3 rooms away from my phone and still get a signal, though at the further ranges I do get a little big of digital garble. When going to the other end of the house (ranch style 1 story) from the phone source, I did lose signal, but this is with at least 4 walls and 40 feet indoors. I’m ok with the range for the type and price of this device.
Noise canceling through the mic works pretty well. I went outside on a breezy day with some traffic noise nearby, and the person on the other end said they could still hear me clearly. Indoors, I'm told I'm very clear. It does also seem to block noise through the earpiece as well, but keep in mind you only have one ear in use since it’s mono, so you’ll still hear noise via your other exposed ear. Battery life is said to be up to 20 hours, but note, using noise canceling and cranking up the volume will reduce that max claim. I haven’t had it long enough to give an exact hour amount per use, but it easily is getting me through a work day when fully charged without running out of power.
Buttons on the side allow you to answer calls or hang up, adjust the volume, and pairing. The side controls do add a little bulk to this compared to some, but it’s not overly heavy.
Overall I like the B250. It makes calls convenient when you need to move around and frees up your hands, and the battery life and call quality are good enough to use for the day. I do wish the adjustable arm with the headrest on it would extend just a bit more for larger heads, and that the headrest piece came with a foam covering to make it more comfortable, in the same way you get foam pieces for the earpiece and mic. As it is, there’s no way I could wear it for hours on end as it just puts too much pressure on the side of my head – I do have to take it off several times during the day to give my head a break… maybe make it out of rubber or again, include a pad for it? So the B250 is definitely not perfect. But for the price, it’s worth trying as everyone’s tolerance and head shape is different.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Jabra
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Hello AtlantaGreg- Thank you for your review! We appreciate your comments about the B250-XTS's noise cancellation and range. This information will be shared internally. Please do not hesitate to contact Blue Parrott Support if you have any questions. We are always willing to assist. Thanks again!
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Clarity, range, and comfort all in one.
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I will start by saying this Blue Parrott headset is amazing! The clarity that comes through this headset is outstanding and it works wonderful to block out noises in th background. Im around heavy equipment machinery all day and this headset will block out all that unwanted noise.
It is super easy to connect to your phone and operate. It took me seconds to get it connected. I love how it has a simplicity to the buttons making it easy to work while you are busy and rushing. It is not complex at all to to answer the phone or to hang up the phone.... you just press the button.
The design is very comfortable and provides cushion on the hearing side. I do wish it was adjustable just a little more for the opposite side so that it would come down just a little bit farther but other than that it is doable.
The quality of sound, clarity, and the outreach for this headset is perfect. I have no issues with connections, static, range or anything else.
Overall i highly recommended this headset for your daily hands free calls.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Jabra
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Hello Mama5 - Thank you for taking the time out of your busy day to post your 5-star review of the BlueParrott B250-XTS headset. We appreciate hearing from you! It is wonderful for us to know that you are satisfied with the ease of use, audio clarity, and comfort of the headset. Let us know if you have any questions or concerns. You can find contact information on the BlueParrott website within the B250-XTS support pages at https://bit.ly/3rxTtk1. Thanks again and enjoy!
Pros mentioned:
Noise cancellation
Cons mentioned:
Comfort
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Great For The Mobile/ Office User
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This is designed for truckers and office workers. Just wanted to say that. If your someone who works at a desk or does a lot of video calls and meetings, this would be arned close to perfect. The packaging comes with a leatherette style ear cushion and a standard foam style. So you can choose which one is more comfortable for you, but if you're planning on wearing it for the full workday, you'll ne remissed to buy a few replacement foam cushions as they are as fragile as they are comfortable. The buttons are large and very easy to get to and use. Where there is a huge power,slash play/ pair button and, of course, there are the volume and forward / back buttons. There's a nice sized type-C charging cable( that you can just put in storage. I'm sure you've got a few cables laying around already.Charging only takes about and hour or 2 and you're good to go for the day. As it is only one ear, youare able to listen to music, but i wouldn't recommend it. If you've gone stereo, therre's no reason to go back, when it comes to your listening pleasure. There's a extra boom mic cover acked inside, which is cool and it's pretty affordable to boot. Again, drivers should love this, as its design allows them to stay alert ans have good noise cancelling conversations. Office workers are in the same boat, because it kills off the noise in the office. The only problem I really have is the long-term comfort for eye glasses wearers. It's not very comfortable after a couple of hours of wear. Other than that little issue, this should do the trick.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Jabra
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Hello, hitsuyoo - Thank you for reviewing the BlueParrott B250-XTS. We are happy to hear all of your positive feedback, and we are sorry to read that you were not satisfied with the device's long-term comfort. If there is anything we can do, please contact our BlueParrott Support Team (https://bit.ly/3SoMd5X). They will be happy to help you!
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Noise cancellation
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Long lasting charge.
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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This is a great set to take home, and use at work. Battery lasts for days right out of the box. I was on install calls for 3 days in a row, granted I did not have to talk for lengthy periods, but the charge lasted for three 14 hours on line meetings
I would recommend this to a friend
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Hello Doggit - Thank you for your positive feedback about the Blue Parrott B250-XTS. We enjoy reading how great the headsets battery has performed and is useful for both home and work! We hope this continues to serve you well with your meetings. If you have any other comments or questions, please do not hesitate to contact Blue Parrott Support: https://bit.ly/3M3iQ7n. We are always here to help. Thanks again for the 4-stars!
Cons mentioned:
Comfort
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Not a fan
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Bluetooth headsets have evolved in so many ways I have a ton of pictures of myself with early bluetooth headsets that will never see the light of social media day. With all the growth bluetooth headsets have seen, somehow the Blueparrott B250 - XTS is still left with so many opportunities for improvement.
As far as design, I feel the B250 have major opportunities for improvement. The cover for the headphone side of the headset is made of that old foamish material, which, for long sessions doesn’t feel comfortable. If it’s hot, like here in Texas and you sweat? Not a pleasant experience. The non-headphone side of the headset just ends above my other ear. Maybe its a bias because we’ve spent so much time either with earbuds or two earphones covering our ears, but I don’t like the one ear design. That impacts sound quality which I’ll speak on later.
Initial setup with the B250 is super easy. Hold the power button to cut them on, connect to your phone via Bluetooth. Just like that, you’re ready to go.
Once you actually get going you run into other issues. Like sound quality. Calls sound tinny. Add on the fact that you only have on earphone. While you have the audio from your calls coming in on one side, a side which your ear isn’t plugged with an earbud, or completely covered and surround by the earphone and cushion like most over the head headsets, the other ear is completely free. So the sound on the one ear isn’t the greatest and definitely not great enough to leave the other ear free. People I’ve talked to with the B250s say they hear me fine, which is good, and I can hear them, but it’s just not a solid experience. Dealing with audio other than calls. Like music, not something I’d recommend.
While overall the ease of use for the Blueparrott B250 - XTS headset may appeal to some, I don’t feel like other headsets are complex enough to sacrifice the sound quality and feature of other products.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Jabra
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Hello, Bruce - Thank you for sharing your experience with our BlueParrott B250-XTS. We are sorry to hear you are unsatisfied and we appreciate you sharing your thoughts on the overall design and comfort of our product. We also appreciate your feedback on the audio quality. If you have other thoughts to share, we encourage you to contact our BlueParrott Support Team for further assistance. To do so, please click on this link (https://bit.ly/3SoMd5X). They will be happy to help you!
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Noise cancellation
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Bluetooth in the world well worth the money
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Awesome headset very life is awesome it lasts for a very long time no problems at all connected to my phone fast charge runs good sound quality is good noise cancellations okay not all that
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Jabra
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Hello, RoyS - Thank you for your five-star review! We are pleased you are satisfied with our BlueParrott B250-XTS, especially the sound quality and fast charge capabilities. We also appreciate your thoughts about the noise cancellation, and we will be happy to pass them along. Thanks again for sharing your feedback!
Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Hands Free Device
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Very happy with the headset. Initially intended for my car, I use all day to listen to audiobooks. I like that I have "one ear" open. It lasts for hours before recharging.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Jabra
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Hello HappyCustomer123 - Thank you for writing a 5-star review for the Blue Parrott B250-XTS. We are glad that it works great for not only your car rides, but for listening to audiobooks as well! We will share this with our team. If you ever have questions or comments to share, please do not hesitate to contact Blue Parrott Support if you have any questions: https://brnw.ch/21wJhzY. We are here for you!
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
100% recommend
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Wonderful product. I got them for my logger boyfriend. It was always so loud when I called him. Now he can hear me and I can hear him. Battery last a long time (days) comfortable light weight.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Jabra
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Hello, MerandaM - Thank you so much for your wonderful five-star review of the BlueParrott B250-XTS! We are thrilled to hear that the headset has made such a positive difference in your conversations with your boyfriend, especially in a noisy environment like logging. It is great to know that the long battery life and lightweight design have added to his overall experience, as well. We appreciate your feedback and hope you both continue to enjoy clear and comfortable communication!
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
good sound
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great product, good fit, great quality. I liked it
I would recommend this to a friend
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Hello YolandaR - Thank you for your 5-star review! We appreciate your positive feedback. We will share this information internally and are happy to know that you enjoy the BlueParrott B250-XTS for its comfortable, secure fit and build quality. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact BlueParrott Support at https://bit.ly/3rxTtk1. We are always here to help. Thanks again.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Headset
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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I love it very clear you hit no outside noise. I’ve been using blue pair for 10 years now.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Jabra
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Hello, Onetwo - Thank you for your five-star review of the BlueParrott B250-XTS! We are delighted to hear that you appreciate the clarity and noise-cancellation features. It is fantastic to know that you have been using BlueParrott products for 10 years. Your loyalty and satisfaction are greatly valued!
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great headset
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works great and you can upgrade it on the website.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Jabra
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Hello DeAnn - Thank you for your feedback about the Blue Parrott B250-XTS. We are thrilled that is has been working great for you. If you have any additional information you would like to share regarding your experience, please contact the Blue Parrott Support Team: https://bit.ly/3M3iQ7n. Thanks again for your 5-star rating.
Pros mentioned:
Noise cancellation
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
For the Office
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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For a truck driver, is not recommended go with the blue parrot 350 or bigger. This one is good for office space.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Hello LevisD - Thank you for your feedback about the Blue Parrott B250-XTS. We appreciate you taking the time to write review. If you have any additional information you would like to share regarding your experience, please contact the Blue Parrott Support Team: https://brnw.ch/21wJhzY. Any and all information is valuable to us.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Hands free headset
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Great headset, exactly as described i do recommend this item.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Jabra
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Hello StevenD - Thank you for your 5-star rating on the Blue Parrott B250-XTS! We appreciate your positive comments and sharing that this is exactly as you were expecting. This information will be shared internally. Please do not hesitate to contact Blue Parrott Support if you have any questions: https://bit.ly/3M3iQ7n. We are here for you. Thanks again for recommending this to others.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great audio quality
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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This works really good! Good audio quality and the noise cancelation feature is the best!
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Jabra
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Hello JoseD- Your generous remarks about the Blue Parrott B250-XTS audio quality and noise cancellation feature are greatly appreciated. We will undoubtedly forward this information to the appropriate teams. Thank you for taking the time to write a review.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Blue tooth headset
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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It was very easy to and very accurately on delivery thank you all
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Jabra
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Hello ShirleeG- Thank you for your positive feedback about the Blue Parrott B250-XT. We appreciate you taking the time to write a 5-star review. If you have any additional information you would like to share regarding your experience, please contact the Blue Parrott Support Team. Any and all information is valuable to us.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good Product
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Works very good. I am using it for regular office calls and voice quality is very good.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Jabra
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Hello RajaG - We are happy to learn that you are enjoying using your BlueParrott B250-XTS headset. Audio quality is very important in a headset and it is great to know that you are satisfied with your BlueParrott product. Please let us know if you should have any questions. We are always happy to help! You can find contact information on the BlueParrott website at https://bit.ly/3rxTtk1. Thank you for your 5-star rating!