Aliph Jawbone 2 Bluetooth Headset (Black)

Summary

The new Jawbone 2 Bluetooth headset is a leader in Bluetooth headset noise suppression. The Jawbone 2 utilizes patented military grade battle tested NoiseAssassin™ technology, which blocks out up to ten times more noise energy than its closest competitor in noise canceling Bluetooth headsets.

Manufacturer's Own Hype

"Jawbone eliminates real world noise better than any other headset because it is the only headset that can accurately separate speech from ambient noise.

The mobile phone is the prevailing communication tool for business and personal productivity, and people expect to be able to use their phones in all environments without sacrificing audio quality. Jawbone's patented NoiseAssassin™ technology is unique in its ability to separate speech from ambient noise with remarkable precision. Jawbone's NoiseAssassin is able to achieve this while other headsets cannot due to: Jawbone's Voice Activity Sensor (VAS) and Advanced DSP Algorithms.

The New Jawbone is the next step in the integration of best in class noise elimination technology with personal design that is both humanistic and minimal with no visible buttons, premium materials and a unique experience."

Editor's Comment

The good news:The NoiseAssassin™ noise-canceling technology is a 'cool' name, and the reality is, it's a pretty good description of what the headset can do. With the Jawbone 2, you can get away with having conversations while driving, in crowded rooms, and walking along the street. Most of the time your callers have no idea!

Consider also:The Jawbone 2 sets the new standard in style and audio quality for Bluetooth Headsets. It has quickly become the ultimate Bluetooth Headset. On the down side, the ear piece that goes into your ear is fragile and can break if left in your pocket when you sit down. However, there's not much else to complain about with the Jawbone 2.

Bottom line:The Jawbone 2 is the latest and greatest in Bluetooth headset technology, and it delivers a completely new level of performance. You won't believe how good your callers sound, and how good you sound to your callers.

See how the Jawbone 2 stacks up against the Discovery 925

Jawbone 2 is a GREAT headset!

I'm not sure why it's getting all of these bad reviews. The Jawbone 2 is a top notch headset. The sound quality for incoming and outgoing calls is excellent. The fit isn't for everyone. I didn't like the fit too much myself. I saw a blog that listed the Plantronics Discovery 925 ear buds as working with the Jawbone 2, so I tried it out and it was super comfortable, way better than the JB2 ear buds that come with the headset. As far as people complaining about sound quality, I completely disagree. If you're in a noisy environment, the sound quality is amazing to your caller. They can barely hear anything in the background. If you're not in a noisy environment, the sound quality may be sub-par...that is until you turn the noise assassin OFF. If you turn the noise assassin off, the sound quality is excellent in a quiet area. The triak with this headset is learning how to use it. Once you get it down, it's probably the best all around Bluetooth you have. Check out this blog for tips...www.jawboneblue.com. It's super helpful. I've used probably 10 different Bluetooth headsets or so, and this is my favorite model with the 925 ear gel. I'd recommend giving it a try before believing the negative reviews. If you don't like it at first, check out the blog for tips. It might change the way you think about this headset.

it's ok, but only ok.

I think it doesn't stack up to the hype or cost. As in other reviews it doen't fit well on the ear and the charge doesn't last as long as it should. There are some other issues too, just wish I hadn't bought this one.

Jawbone 2=Piece Of Gargabe 1

the jawbone 2 simply sucks!!!!!!!! i was a major bluetooth hater until the original jawbone came into my life. naturally i expected the new version to be better. boy was i wrong. sure it's smaller, even takes a shorter period of time to charge & that where the good ends. let's start with the buttons, way too sensitive & i always answer calls i don't mean to. if thats not bad enough, i always end up hanging up on a caller from just trying to adjust the unit because the caller can't hear me. battery life...i can no longer make it through the day without having to recharge. sound quality...there is none. i didn't believe how bad it was unti i left myself a voice mail to really see how bad it was. i mean i was getting nothing but complaints about how terrible it sounded. i feel really bad, my mother could barely undersatand what i was saying & i thought she was going deaf. bottom line, jawbone put way to much effort into making a product that looked good & was easy to market than making sure they made one that worth buying. by the way, i know there are tons of positive reviews...all hype. i have taken back at least 5 of these, using them on 3 different phones of these hoping that i was just getting defective ones. THEY ALL SUCKED!

Jawbone

I bought this as a gift for my wife. Unknown to me, she also ordered one. We opened them yesterday, charged them and put them on for the first time today. The clarity is great. I am having trouble keeping it on though as the ear loop does not give a firm grip, in spite of trying the different sizes and ear buds. P.S. Your delivery time of overnight delivery was a welcome shock. Thanks.

Hands-Free Headsets

I am not wildly impressed with this product. The people I call tell me it constantly cuts in and out and are very frustrated with the quality of sound. I have tried repeatedly to keep the Jawbone piece touching my face but it is in constant movement and either my face is too lean or the thing plain just doesn't fit me right for it to stay touching my cheek/face. I have reverted to using my phone with no hands free which is permissible here in AZ but my travels take me all over and I am sad to say I don't know what I will do when I am in an area mandating hands free. I have tried other units and they all pretty much suck.

Jawbone 2 Performance Evaluation

Performance is excellent. The comfort of fit in the ear canal could be much better. A softer piece that fits better into the ear canal to stabilize the unit and block out noise would be better served.

GREAT PRICE. FAST DELIVERY. THIS IS A GIFT AND WE HAVE NOT OPENED THE BOX OR TESTED IT. I WOULD REFER PEOPLE TO YOUR WEB SITE!!

Jawbone or Jawbust?

I know this product has got a great reputation but I must say I'm a bit disappointed; I had trouble keeping this jawbone in my ear ( and I tried alternate ear loops and buds), it kept slipping out and when I'd try and adjust it while in conversation the hair sensitive on off button would end my call. All that said the rececption on both ends was just ok for me...this bad boy gets 3 stars from me.

It's just not easy to use

This headset is comfortable, and sounds good when you can hear it. I wanted to turn up the volume, but there is no clear way to do this. There are buttons but you can't see them, so it is easy to push the wrong one. I wish it were better; it definitely looks cool.

best bluetooth headset I have ever used

It is small, light and comfortable. Doesn't hurt the back of my ear. Sound quality on both ends is excellent.

Too much hype

Maybe I went in with a critical attitude about it, but this guy is not impressive. It certainly feels like you're wearing a status piece, but it doesn't perform like one. The 925 is what I am going to get once I return this.

Whoa, finally a Bluetooth that I like

This headset is just amazing. I can drive on the freeway, with the windows down, and people can still hear me. I take my business with me on the car now. The sound quality is pretty good too. The only 2 things I would change (and they are minor compared to everything else I love) are that 1) the ear loop takes a while to get used to and hurt my ear the first week or so and 2) the earloop broke off within a week of ownership and I had to put on a new one. I wish the earloop was more sturdy.

Really great headset. Just a little delicate.

I've used several bluetooth headsets and I have to say the Jawbone 2 has the best sound quality and comfort of any I've owned so far. The noise-canceling works great in crowds and in my car. Oddly, I can't figure out why they give you the option to turn off the NoiseAssassin feature. The only drawback might be that the earloops are delicate. I've bent two so far in my pocket so far. Other headsets have the same drawback, but for the price, I was hoping to see something a little sturdier.

Lives up to the hype...

All of my friends/family and customers rave about the clarity of the calls while using the jawbone. They can't believe I'm on a headset. It has a lightweight, comfortable fit (it includes multiple ear hooks and ear bud covers to suit your personal comfort level), reasonable price, and NoiseAssassin is NOT just hype-- It works great!

Jawbone

Needs softer earpiece, and needs stronger resolution for noise and wind.

Not good

After numerous headsets that didn't work at all, my husband was told to buy this Jawbone 2 headset. So he did & within 2 days of use, the piece that goes in his ear, broke inside. Fortunately, there was no serious damage to my husband's ear but we surely didn't want this product again. We'll keep searching for a better one.