TOORUN Bluetooth Earpiece, M26 Bluetooth Headset Handsfree V5.0 Wireless Earpiece Headphone with Noise Reduction and Microphone Compatible for Android iPhone Cell Phone Laptop - Blue

There's a saying we know all too well: "You get what you pay for". Because it's such an exceptional value, this little guy seems to defy that adage. Sound quality is clear-as-a-bell. And more importantly, The people on the other end on the line think the sound quality is great, too. When I think of all the dough I squandered on other headsets (from big-name manufacturers, to boot) for just mediocre performance, I feel gypped. Over the years I've owned MANY of Bluetooth earpieces, and this definitely gets the job done. Granted, the packaging is nothing to write home about, but who cares? The accompanying pamphlet isn't flashy, but tells you what you need to know. I unpacked this and gave it a full charge. And by the way, it holds a charge for a long time. Initial pairing is quick and effortless. When its powered on, a voice (female) says "Power on...pairing...connected. And you're good to go. And you can listen to music through this thing. Granted, it's not a Bose...but it is what it is. As Bluetooth headsets go, you'd be hard pressed to find a better value. For the liabilities: There is no voice dialing, or noise cancelling. The ear loop is flimsy and has a tendency to pop off. Granted, if it ever gets lost, you can use this without it...(but that's lame). When you power this on, a little female voice says: "Power on. Battery high" - there's a beep - and then she says, "Connected". Interestingly enough, battery power is always reported as being "high". The only way you know it's time for a recharge is when this fails to maintain a connection...which can be damned inconvenient. Keep in mind: That little female voice won't tell you it's time to charge - or that you should brush your teeth twice a day, or wait a half hour after eating before going in for a swim. It doesn't nag. ...Which I guess could be listed as an asset. Just to play it safe, I charge this every week - or perhaps fortnightly. I depend on my earpiece quite a bit - and after almost a year it continues to perform like a champ. I'm waiting for it to crap out, but for now it's tip top. If, down the line this thing starts to act up, lose performance quality, become seedy, and turn into a general nuisance, I'll let you know. But as of today, I'm good. In the end, I'm pleased to recommend this. When I'm in the market for another Bluetooth earpiece, this is probably what I'll get.

Gave to my Nephew and he loved how it functioned

I needed a replacement for the $60 bluetooth headset I misplaced and can't find ($#@#$) and this looked like a goo bargain. It arrived today in a now frills with a simple foldout sheet of instructions. Pairing was trouble free. It works with media and the phone (Samsung S6) so ok there. Has redial function and switching between two calls. I have two problems with it. First I never can figure out how to put the loop holder in my ear so it actually holds the headset in place, so I always use loop over the ear. The only loop provided is not large enough for me so it is not usable. I'll check with them about whether there is a larger loop or if I can buy some replacement. Next issue is that I don't see how to use it to wake Google to do a "call XYZ," type of call. I could do with my previous headset by holding the call button down for about 5 seconds or so and until I get an alert it is listening to request a contact call. If you try that with this headset you run into the problem that the button is used for off/on by holding it down and you end up shutting down the headset. I can't see any information on how to work around this so it might be return. If that is not an issue for you, then this would be a good bargain. Sound level is not intense but it is loud enough and the calls I have made, everyone said I was clear and static free. So I don't want to badmouth this product just because a feature that I want is not present at the $18 price point. For most this would be a good headset, but maybe not for me.

Additional update: I just busted out my old Plantronics M155 and listened to it for a bit and I have to say that I actually like the sound of the Toorun much better now. The Plantronics has kind of an annoying sharp treble sound compared to the Toorun and I definitely prefer the Toorun at this point. I've bought 4 of these so far too so I know it wasn't that the headset sound is improving over time like I mentioned might have been the case below. The Toorun is definitely better sound quality than the Plantronics and I never use the equalizer either, no need at all. Great headset, nice build quality, excellent battery, very nice sound quality, couldn't live without it. Update: I have to say that it seems like the sound of this headset has improved since I first got it. Maybe it's just my perception but it doesn't seem like it. I have read how more expensive headphones have a burn in period where the quality improves with use but I've also read that this is a myth, possibly they just get used to the sound which is maybe what happened with me. But the quality sounds good to me now, not as good as the Plantronics headsets but still plenty good. I hardly use the equalizer anymore unless the audio stream is particularly off with its own sound quality which is almost never. I haven't used the equalizer in a long time, no desire to and I'm really happy with the headset. ---------- This review is in comparison to the Plantronics M165, M70 and M90 headsets. About 10 years ago I bought a used Plantronics M165 headset and realized it had the best fit out of any headset I've ever tried. The sound was excellent as well and the only difference between the M165 or M70 and M90 is the battery life as far as I could tell, the sound quality seemed the same. I bought this Toorun because it has the same earpiece style as those Plantronics headsets, and the Toorun rubber earpiece is 98% identical to the Plantronics earpiece. It fits the same, has the same firmness and feel, there are just a few tiny visual differences that you have to look close in order to see. They obviously copied it which is a good thing. With me at least this earpiece stays in your ear perfectly without the earhook, I have never used the earhook one single time with any of my Plantronics headsets or with this headset. It's very comfortable and a lot of times I forget it's even in my ear. The sound quality is not as good as the Plantronics. It is good and decent however and with phone calls the lack of quality is less noticeable since phone call audio is usually poor anyway. I mainly use these headsets for listening to podcasts and radio and sometimes music. This audio is higher quality so you can notice it lacking from the Plantronics, however if you use an equalizer app it makes up for most of the difference. Sound quality after using the equalizer is about 80% as good as the Plantronics. Without the equalizer it's about 50% as good as the Plantronics. The Toorun has good volume and bass but the trebel is weak and mids are off a bit, this can be corrected with the equalizer fairly well however. I recently broke my last Plantronics headset and I'm not going to pay $140 for another one which is what they sell for new at this point since they have been discontinued and are rare. And I absolutely have to have a headset with the same earpiece style so this Toorun headset is an excellent value and I would buy it again any day. Battery life is plenty good. Build quality is great as well for the price. The Bluetooth range on the Toorun is a little bit better than the Plantronics, and another thing I like about the Toorun is you can pause and play audio using a quick press of the power button. Battery life in the Too Run is also excellent and seems like it lasts longer than the Plantronics but maybe it's just my perception. It doesn't have a battery life indicator which is a negative but seems like it never dies. The equalizer app I would recommend is called "Bass Boost" on the Google Play store. Some of the other ones I tried didn't work or didn't work most of the time. The bass boost app works great and also stays in your pull-down menu permanently even when the app is closed so you can toggle it on and off easily and this is important because every time you pause your audio or switch audio sources like to a different podcast, the equalizer will be disabled. This is because of the way the Android operating system works, every time you start an audio stream, the programming requires an action to apply the equalizer which is why you have to toggle it off and on each time. I think there is one app called Poweramp that might apply a system wide equalizer effect which would not need to be toggled but it costs $7. It's not a real big pain to toggle but kind of.

The Quick Review: Clear sound, good battery, good size, terrible controls. The Longer Answer: I use a single ear Bluetooth everyday for both work and personal calls and audio. I lost my last bluetooth, it's no longer being made. I looked for a new model. I want, clear sound, noise cancel, smallish size but not a bud, able to stay in my odd ear shape, easy to pocket, and easy to turn on quickly, long battery life, quick recharge, standard cord connection to charge, less than $25 (I lose them or wear them out so I don't want a large cost or big brand). My small oddly shaped ear gets tired of Bluetooth wearing so I keep it in a quick access pocket with power off and turn it on with my thumb while putting it into my ear when phone rings. This Bluetooth looked like it would qualify for all of my wants list. I ordered. Out of the box it seemed perfect. Smooth, sleek feel, smallish size, connects with the new USB style, clear sound, good volume, great battery life, quick recharge, only thing was the on/off switch was part of the answer call button. Ok, I can get used to that I thought. I can push a button instead of a slide switch. 3 seconds to turn on. 10 seconds to turn off. push to answer. got it. WRONG. I have used it daily for over 6 weeks now. And I regret not sending it back in the 30 day window. WHY? Yes, I can get used to a shared on/off/answer/redial all in one button, BUT MY POCKET CANNOT. This thing will CALL PEOPLE FROM MY POCKET! When it went into my pocket in the off mode. At first I thought I didn't turn it off. Then I started making extra sure it was off and I saw the red off light blink before pocketing. And now I KNOW WITHOUT A DOUBT it will absolutely redial your last call when in a pocket. Simply bump that button enough by simply walking or making average movements and it's on and calling. TOO MANY Friends, Cutomers, Family, have overheard my in person conversations when I didn't know it because they got pocket dialed by my Bluetooth. THIS IS ABSOLUTELY A DESIGN DEFECT. It needs a separate off switch that is not the same as the redial button. If you don't mind accidentally calling people and unknowingly letting them listen to your personal conversations from your pocket, then try this Bluetooth for added excitement in your life. If you don't want that type of excitement, FIND A DIFFERENT BRAND.

I guys please don’t buy this. crap the blue tooth is sorry asf audio messed up I have brought a lot of these I love them but these last two don’t waste your money they have changed for the worst not the best he don’t care if it works or not as long as they get your money. Don’t buy it

I still love these. Sometimes I wash them with the laundry and they still work. If not, I just buy another. Great value, great sound. Easy to use and comfortable in my ear.

This Bluetooth device is easy to use. It charges up quickly and lasts a good while. Fits around , and in, the ear smoothly, and is comfortable to wear. During a call the other party's voice is clear, with no static or hitches. Highly recommended .

My daughter loves this she is hands free now makes her work so much easier

The goods came quickly.well packed.the seller put a gift 🎁 . very very good product

Segunda vez que lo adquiero por su calidad duración batería alcance….(el primero se me perdió 😫😫)

Great little Bluetooth earpiece for the price. Sound clear both ends of conversation.

Fácil de usar y práctico de andar con el. Muy eficiente lo recomiendo