Motorla HS820 Review

The HS820 is a handsome bit of craftsmanship.  The small microphone/headset weighs less then 1 oz, and is so light I often forget it is attached to my ear even after hours of wearing it.  The form-fitting ear-clip is fashioned with a soft rubber coating that makes it easy to slip the HS820 over either ear even with glasses on.  In the middle of the headset body is a single multi-function button that not only turns the unit on and off, but also serves to connect the HS820 to the phone via Bluetooth.  The button also can initiate and end phone calls.  Directly in front of this button is a blue LED emblazoned with the famous Motorola wings.     

The top and bottom of the unit house volume control buttons, while the front of the unit is fitted with a microphone.  In the back of the HS820 is where one plugs in the charger.  It just so happens that the V551 phone and the microphone share the same charger. Can you say instant spare?

My Viewpoint

Before purchasing the HS820 headset I read quite a few review of the product that that complained about the sound quality.  Quite frankly they made me hesitate before finally deciding to purchase the unit, however I have not experienced any sound quality problems, knock on wood.  Even at highway speeds to sound quality seems to hold. 

Unlike other Bluetooth headsets the HS820 does not have a boom microphone so speaking loud and clear is a must.  But I do not shout when I speak into the headset; no doubt my vocal cords are glad to hear that.   

Out of the box Motorola highly recommends you charge the HS820 for two hours before first use.  Afterwards you can use the unit to it full capacity.  Motorola claims up to 100 hours of standby time, and 300 minutes of talk time.  The blue LED will light when the HS820 is charging and it will automatically stop charging when the battery is full.  This helps prevent damage to the battery.   

Conclusion

After years of searching to the perfect microphone/ headset for my mobile phone needs, I think I have finally found the perfect mate in the Motorola HS820.  Small, extremely lightweight, attractive, and functional, the HS820 fit my modest needs, and does it in style.  The HS820 is the perfect combination of technology and simplicity; Motorola does it again and does it in style.