Soundbot SB221 HD Wireless Bluetooth 4.0 Sports-Active Headphones for 20Hrs Music Streaming & 25Hrs HandsFree Calling with Sweat Resistant Ergonomic Secure-Fit Design & Voice Command Support, Black

I use a lot of different Bluetooth headsets, but this is the one that I seem to keep coming back to. It's great if you like to not recharge daily, or even weekly if you use even less often than I do. I got these when I wanted the slightly over there ear, more ridged style of headphones, versus the dangling cords, and my previous bt2.0 headset similar to this one (A pair of Jabra bt620s) was no longer having replacement parts made and my cushions were/had falling/fallen apart(seriously nasty). Quite the upgrade to those nearly 10 year old headphones. There was a bit of a learning curve getting used to these for the first week(volume up and down to launch Google Assistant) but all in all it has been a pleasant experience, if that is not apparent by my previous comments.My only concern and true complaint is with the loudness. The volume for music had been quite decent, going too loud if I want to use them as speakers on my neck, but the volume for calls is where there is an issue. If I'm driving, or sometimes even at work, quite often I am unable to hear a caller if the caller is in an area that they must speak more quietly, such as their cubicle. I can't comment on the bass, as I'm not of a treble man(though big fan of Trainor), and by no means an I am audiophile, though that probably apparent by my general love of Bluetooth headsets.The microphone on these, on the other hand, is typically great, unless I need to be a little quieter, at which point cupping my hand will often assist in getting my voice to pick up. Mic gain is a common concern for less costly headsets(pretty much all I buy) but SoundBots have been one of the least problematic in the microphone gain area.Bluetooth reception is great on these, the antenna being primarily in the right earpiece as I'm accustomed, and around my house the only issue I see is when I go outside typically. The only other time I've had concerns with Bluetooth reception is when I've placed my phone into my left pants pocket(as one of my headsets more or less required since the main antenna was to that end of that headset), my body being the interference between the phone and the SoundBots, but even then the issues were very minimal and mainly affecting the mic transmission.If I haven't been clear, the battery life on these is amazing, giving me close to 20+ hours consistently. This has been hard to gauge, as I never use them actively for more than 5 hours. As I've seen, the time to charge has been 2 hours or less on a standard 2A line. I usually let them turn themselves of before I charge. I would not say that I've seen any diminished performance with the battery, but again that's a difficult statement since I've probably only used them from fully charged to death once in the 18 month I have had them.I'm so glad these do not read the phone numbers of callers when I receive a call. They either play my ringtone if I am on sound or vibrate, or they make a distinct beep in my ear if I'm on full silence, which I typically am(about 90% of the week, including weekends).Pros:Long battery life for a lighter, ridged headsetGreat volume for musicBattery for days, if not a week plus, on a few hours a day usageGenerally a comfortable ear design though I have had some over ear pain with this "heavier" style in the past, so either I'm used to it or these are lighter than the average headset in this styleMore than decent mic gain, though I'm not doing any sort if recordingFoldable, coat/cargo pocketable designLots moreCons:Call volume can be difficult at times, especially when the caller is quieter and/or the environment is noisy for youWhat I would change or improve on them:I wish the SoundBots would read the name of the callerBluetooth 5.0 with aptxUSB type C charging and audioNano coating(I've not experienced a single issue with moisture exposure to these, but love to know that I would be safe if I did)Larger battery would not hurt 😊4.7/5 starsYou will not regret this purchase, especially if you're on a budget, real or self imposed, and want long battery life.I was not compensated for this review, and am unbiased.

Ok first this is my 3rd pair in about 6 years,these headphones are absolutely amazing I work in drywall and paint and have listened to these al.ost everyday at work sometimes with a spray sock for dust over my head and a respirator they have excellent sound I listen to Spotify Classic rock while doing all drywall hanging and finishing as well as painting spraying they have given me much enjoyment over the years this last pair is still going after 3 years but battery is weak and only plays 2 hours on full charge ,I use these at home ,the beach, for phone calls etc I broke the second pair dropping them off a roof on concrete but the first pair lasted about 2 .5 years of abuse and daily use ,the sound is terrific the bass isn't pounding but you can download an app to increase that if desired,I just received these and am looking forward to many many hours of my jams and other uses ,but them you won't be sorry ,a charge will last you all day and,they pair up easily every time and have very good range ,and they are very reasonable at $20 for what you're getting, they aren't bulky and you can run or workout and they stay on your ears and neck without any problems ,truly these are one of the best purchases I've ever made on Amazon!

I tried them on and the fit is not uncomfortable, but still more noticeable than most earphones I've used. All of the bars are stiff and don't necessarily conform with the shape of my head or ears. If I tilt my head back the phones shift on my ears. They do cover my ears enough to provide clean sound. The controls are tiny, almost imperceptible markings on the right earphone. If I keep them, I'll put drops of epoxy on the controls so my fingers can find them. The sound, however, is very good. Good volume, the treble is clear and the bass is very good. I'm going to wear them for a while and see how it goes. Right now I'm torn.Day 3: I've gotten more used to the fit and they're fairly comfortable. You don't forget you've got them on or anything, but they're OK. After a while, they gotta come off, like most headphones. I'm getting accustomed to the controls, finding that you don't need to press exactly on the little imperceptible markings, just get in the neighborhood. The instructions say that if you press up and down volume at the same time, you get the link to Bixby, Alexa or Google Voice controls, which I never use. You just press between the up or down buttons, which happens accidentally often, but I'll get around that. Still testing and we'll see.Day 5: I still like them, they sound great, and I'm keeping them. I'm in Texas, where it's brutally hot right now, and the heat is not making them feel any worse, like for over-the-ear headphones.August 17 - It's been two months and I like them quite a bit. I'm used to the feel and they're quite comfortable. They're sturdy and haven't failed in any way and the sound is still great. They aren't as "cool" looking as earbuds, but they sound a lot better and I don't care what other people think. The thing I've figured out most recently is that the battery life is outstanding. I don't listen for hours at a time, but I wear them walking the dog or going to a store or working in the yard, just about every day, for a total of 2~3 hours per day. I've only charged them about 4 times since I bought them in June. That's about 2 weeks per charge. Can't beat that.