Overview of budget headsets Nokia BH-100 Nokia BH-201

Package Contents:

BH-100

• Headset
• Charger Nokia AC-3
• User
• Two removable rim
• Spare nozzle for earphone

BH-201

• Headset
• Strap for wearing around the neck
• User
• Silicone tips
• Charger Nokia AC-3

This article, in fact, the first signs of a minor upgrade approach to the creation of reviews of accessories. If you remember, last year on our web site, the absence of such material, but now they have no shortage, there was a corresponding section. Accordingly, the information is now the order, and any reader, after reading some of the materials can understand that in accessories is important and what - no, you need to pay attention and what is not worth it. Therefore, now in one review I will try to consider not one headset, or headphones or speakers, or something like that, but to collect at least a couple, at most - more than three products. This is good for two reasons - reduces your time to get feedback on things, makes it possible directly in the article compare accessories. Speaking of comparisons, no matter what I said a couple of months ago, in time to write comparative reviews on account of downloading other materials failed. Nevertheless, it is now 50% ready to compare headsets with DSP (in fact, a selection of the most-most headsets), has already written 30% of the comparative review of the stereo.

Well, today I bring to your attention the "doublet" consisting of a low cost mono Nokia.

Design and construction

Probably to get started is to talk about headsets on the queue, and then summarize. I'll start with the BH-100. It is, in essence, is a copy of BH-300, except a little bigger, more flat. The design is simple, as five cents, something like all sorts of things from Apple - a white plastic, he painted the bottom, top normal. The quality of materials is good, in general, the headset leaves a pleasant impression, no squeaks, no loose, it's pretty tight. Female version? Yes, girls like boys, not much, mainly due to the color. Yet there have removable rims, like the 300th, included is an additional rims of different colors, I was on a test version with a brown trim. Remove it easily, wear is also not difficult. Appearance does not fundamentally change, but as an additive which is great.

With BH-201 is not so great, I have, however, the sample is not very commercial, but some conclusions can be drawn. There is a certain claim on fashion, manifests itself in a pattern on the front, a fashionable dark-brown, rounded design.Making a cool, do not argue, and perceived as such, unless you take the headset in his hands. Waiting for you creak, creak and squeak again. I do not know how much there is in the commercial version, but my build is not ideal. Most likely this is due to a thin plastic top cover. The headset is a slot for attaching the strap complete, everything here is very similar to the solution of the SE, when talking strap can be worn, it does not interfere. The device is suitable for both men and women, universal design.

To summarize, I would say that the BH-100 design and build it seems to me better than two hundred and first, it is more concise, complete. On the other hand, 201-I fit both men and women, while "weaving" more feminine product.

Naturally, I showed the two sets all around, among them were representatives of both sexes and different social classes. Ironically, BH-100 has attracted more attention, perhaps due to the color. Not remain without attention and BH-201, many came to taste the design pattern, but that's not squeak like anyone else. Although, by and large, the response to low food (and what they cost, recognized immediately) is predictable - nothing but "well nice little thing like" get failed.

Incidentally, I wonder what they write on the Russian site about the Nokia device data? About BH-201 is written the following: "The modern decoration of Bluetooth-headset Nokia BH-201 with laser engraving reflects an innovative design approach. Soft key allows you to easily manage calls. Interchangeable earphone fit over the three different sizes, and soft swivel mount provides a comfortable fit on either ear. With ribbons to be worn around the neck headset can keep on hand - and then it will be easy to insert into the ear to make or accept the challenge. " As you can see, are present translation difficulties (ribbon to be worn) and some exaggeration (to put it mildly), I'm about an innovative approach, a soft key.

Wearing

Both headsets do not have the bow, respectively, they just need to insert into your ear and start using. In BH-100 is pretty usual, the speaker is covered with silicone nozzle, it's pretty convenient. In BH-201 design is very similar to the numerous headset from SE, that's only on the dynamics of the leg for some reason carries his kind of rubber stopper, whether in order to keep it from sinking deeply into the ear, or to the ear did not touch the plastic - it is not clear .In spite of this incomprehensible thing to wear the headset comfortably, all with no problems. Promotes comfort and strap, it's still a very comfortable, thanks to a loop, it is always at hand.

Management

Both sets have similar controls, a characteristic feature of all mono Nokia - a separate button to turn on the back side. At one end is a lever to adjust the volume, it is only the BH-201, the BH-100 it is not in sight, sound control is carried out with the phone. Lever in the two hundred and first is quite convenient, easy to get used to it. The main buttons on both headsets are similar, but pressing a sharper and better than BH-100, the two hundred and first somehow stridently. In general, as it was not ironic, management looks better at a cheaper "weave", although there are much simpler, but it should not be distracted from the conversation. Can not agree with me, but for a budget with a hint of the presence of product image volume control is not essential.

Light indicators for headsets tiddly, shine, not particularly standing out, the two hundred and first, he generally is on the rear panel.

Food

For a start will give the figures claimed by the manufacturer. Thus, BH-201 Talk should work 5 and a half hours of standby time - 150 hours. The headset is equipped with a lithium-polymer battery with 1969 mAh battery, the charging connector of the "new" sample, that is fine. BH-100 Talk time should run about six and a half hours, while standby is the same as that of the BH-201, a battery of "weave" Lithium-Polymer 1975 mAh capacity, a connector for charging the same. As can be seen, the figures are very similar, well, let alone in practice, they work essentially the same - about half to two days with not much heavy use (about 2 hours of talks, without shutting down for the night). It is possible that I have in my headset battery was not "swing", a neighbor, who enjoyed two hundred and first, said she had worked almost four days. In general, while the two headsets are acceptable.

By the way, keep in mind one fact - with BH-100 connector is a removable rim, the shell can not see it.

Communication with the phone and sound quality

Headset without any problems were associated with the Sony Ericsson P990i, Samsung E-590, code interface standard - "0000". To introduce the device in pairing mode, press and hold the power key from the off state until the LED glows continuously. The quality of sound is very similar products, in fact, they are twin sisters, though, BH-201 seemed to me a little bit worse than the BH-100, we observed some unevenness. However, the parties immediately guessed that I'm on the headset (valid for both products), in a loud noise to talk tough - buddy you hear, you can not hear. Range is about 3-4 meters, headsets are set ringtones on the phones. With a computer for Skype work has also been tested, then BH-100 has shown itself not with the best hand, the volume control still helps. Incidentally, BH-201 louder than the "weaving", the latter not at all the stock. Were tested last number redial with two quick clicks, activate voice dialing, switching between the lines - everything works without problems.

In general, the sound quality can be assessed both headsets as satisfactory, very close to the estimate of "four".

Conclusions

Let's look at the pros and cons of each product. Let's start with the BH-201:

Pros:

• Interesting design
• Rope to be worn in a set
• Pretty good voice quality
• Easy to wear

Cons:

• Not very good build (squeaks)
• Extremely controversial ergonomics (soft "home" button, tugovat volume button)

Now for the BH-100

Pros:

• Interesting for girls design, removable rims
• Good build
• A successful ergonomics
• Comfortable to wear
• Pretty good voice quality

Cons:

• Boys do not like
• Still, the volume keys needed

Honestly, I'm more like BH-100, if its done yet and black, then I would have gladly introduced himself to all-everything-to everyone who is looking for an inexpensive quality product. There is nothing extra, but that is, done well. BH-201 is not as good, yes, it is easy to carry, but the assembly pushes me personally.

In the retail BH-100 costs about 1000 rubles, BH-201 - the order of 1500-1600 rubles. Competitors in this price range weight at first glance, but you will note that both sets are discussed Profile Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR, in fact, they can be compared only with the products of the same price from Sony Ericsson, for example, PV-705, PV-710 . Last surpass "byudzhetki" Nokia's operating time, have verified the design, but not so comfortable to wear.