Jabra isn't new to the Bluetooth arena but w/ their latest offering the Stealth, they're looking shake things up a bit. They seek to take Bluetooth to the next level by catching up the headsets up to the smartphones we connect them to. The Stealth is a super-small, thin Bluetooth earpiece that is a marvel from a design aspect. We'll give you the rundown of what the next-generation of Bluetooth earpieces feel like.
Comfort
Jabra is all about making sure that their products works w/ you and the Stealth is no different. They made sure to provide you w/ multiple ear gels in different sizes to ensure maximum comfort while using the Stealth. As well as ear hooks for additional support if you feel you need it. I was fine w/ just the ear gel setup and it quite comfy in my ear. FYI: it works in either ear (left or right) as well. I can leave it in all-day w/o any type of discomfort of sorts. I was even able to get a light jog in w/ it on as I forgot to take it off and it stayed in w/ no problems. So Jabra gets a thumbs up for comfort.
Battery Life
With it sporting a new smaller design than what you might be used to from Jabra, they have utilized a new microPower battery technology. This allows them to not cut corners like skimping on the battery life to sacrifice for its new look. The Stealth is quoted to have a battery life of 6 hours w/ consecutive talk time. For a Bluetooth earpiece, that's pretty good. Also, there's no charging cradle or special way to charge this. As small as this is, there is a micro-USB port on the inner side of the earpiece for you to just pop open the cover and charge it w/ ease.
Sound
Moving on to the audio side of things, the Stealth performs quite admirably. They have a feature on-board called Noise Blackout which is a cooler way of saying noise cancellation. It utilizes a combination of sound enhancement software + dual mics to better pick up your voice and drown out everything else. The end result: clear sound when talking on the Stealth. I could be driving w/ the windows down and still be heard w/o the listener having to compete w/ the wind in the background. This also works well when hearing GPS navigation directions and streaming audio as well. Works just as advertised.
TG 2 Cents
Its been quite sometime since I've enjoyed a Bluetooth earpiece. It is really lightweight as it only weighs about 28 oz. Glad to see these accessory companies stepping their game up as these smartphone manufacturers do the same. Jabra is leading the charge w/ their next-gen Bluetooth earpiece. The Stealth offers NFC pairing, button for access to Google Now or Siri, and support for HD Voice when it becomes a bit more widely available. Even down to the little things of having a switch instead of a button to long-press for on/off + paring duties. it just helps creating a better Bluetooth experience - for me anyways.
To Buy Or Not To Buy
I know you might say, "this better be good for $100." It definitely is. Easily a buy for those who may need a new Bluetooth in their ear. Just make sure you don't lose it. You can grab one online form either AT&T, Amazon, or Jabra's site.
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