Not the sharpest looking headset around but the performance is solid.
A good and logical upgrade from the HBH-PV700, the HBH-PV705
has a remarkably better battery life for standby and talking. This is a
remarkably comfortable headset and while it took me a while to get it adjusted
properly, it fits great once you’re all done setting it just the way you like.
The HBH-PV705 is designed to allow the user to choose the side where he or she
can put the ear loop. I love this feature a lot.
With a simple two-button control, this headset is easy to
use. A MFB or a multi-function button and a rocker volume button complete the
controls. These buttons make the functionality of the HBH-PV705 as simple as
possible. The controls are easily accessible which is fantastic, but the volume
button tends to make a creaking noise and this is a little annoying as it’s
right there in your ear.
The headset comes in two colors – sand and silver. The sand
scratch plate is not very appealing but the silver is much better, at least in
my opinion. The dimensions are well balanced with the unit measures 60mm x 16mm
and weighs 14 grams. Aesthetic appeal is on the lower end of the spectrum. I
think the nicest looking thing on this headset is the Sony Ericsson logo.
Functionally, the HBH-PV705 gives a talk time of 12 hours
with the manufacturer claiming 300 hours of standby time. The charger is the
same as the one that comes with the W800/W810 or K750 phones. The headset comes
with a neck strap and a travel charger, which I liked.
While the incoming audio quality is good, higher volumes get
a little distorted. Outgoing audio has also been tested to be decent even with
minimum noise reduction. Windy surroundings affect the outgoing audio levels
drastically due to lack of noise reduction so this headset is best used indoors
in a quieter setting.
Comfortable to use for longer periods of time, the Sony
Ericsson HBH-PV705 grows on you. It’s pretty affordable, too.
The Verdict
