Sony Ericsson Bluetooth Headset HBH-GV435 with 8 Hours of Talktime
- Sony Ericsson HBH-GV435
- Weight 18g (0.63oz)
- Body Size 60mm x 53mm (2.4" x 2.08")
- Talk Time(1) 6:03
- Ear Loop Over Ear
- Left/Right Ear? Both
- LEDs 1, Red and Green
- Pairings Unspecified
- Headset Sound Good quality, excellent volume
- Mic Sound Good, medium noise reduction
- Included Accessories AC Charger, user manual, lanyard
Music was piped continually through the headset in both directions, for a worse-case
scenario
The new Sony Ericsson HBH-GV435 is a very intuitive headset. While the aesthetics
aren't the best we have ever seen, the audio quality and new features make this
Bluetooth headset well worth a look for those shopping for a wireless solution
for their phone.
The HBH-GV435 is an unusual looking headset, but retains a sophisticated look
and feel. When looking at the unit, you get the impression that it means business.
The headset is predominately covered with large black panels on the inside of
the ear loop, accompanied by silver accents on the outer faces. When wearing
the headset, most of the black areas are hidden, leaving a sleek, silver look.
Currently, this black and silver color scheme is the only one available for
the HBH-GV435.
The Sony Ericsson HBH-GV435 measures up at 60mm x 53mm (2.4" x 2.08"),
meaning it isn't an overly large headset, but it doesn't fit into the small
headset category either. The 18g (0.6oz) weight is countered by the great weight
distribution of the headset, and while on the ear it feels lighter than other
18g units we have tested. The buttons are both easy to find while wearing the
headset and were easy to operate using just one hand.
The battery on the HBH-GV435 gives a fairly standard 6:03 (hh:mm) talk time
and comes with a manufacturer claim of 300 hours of standby time. The first
charge of the HBH-GV435 will take 8 hours, but 2 hours will get you from empty
to full for subsequent charges. The only charging option that comes with the
unit is an AC adaptor, but the port is compatible with newer Sony Ericsson chargers.
The HBH-GV435 is also accompanied by a lanyard for those who wish to wear it
around the neck while not in use.
With just four buttons, the HBH-GV435 is simple to use and quite intuitive.
The power button controls powering the headset on and off, and is also used
to put the device in pairing mode. From a power off state, holding the power
button down until the LED flashes red and green and an audible beep is heard
will turn the device on. The default pairing code of '0000' is used to pair,
but this headset is also compatible with Sony Ericsson's new and intuitive auto
pairing feature. Auto pairing allows the user to pair the headset with a compatible
Sony Ericsson phone by simply enabling Bluetooth on the phone, and making the
phone visible to other Bluetooth devices. When in range, the headset will seek
out the phone and all that is required on the phone end is to accept the connection,
no pin required.
The Sony Ericsson HBH-GV435 is equipped with Bluetooth v2.0 and supports both
the headset and hands free profiles. One unusual thing about such an intuitive
headset is that when you move out of range and the device disconnects, it doesn't
automatically reconnect when you move back into range. It does automatically
reconnect when you turn the headset off and back on again, however. In any event,
a press of the call control button will reconnect the headset to the phone. |
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