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- Impressive noise-canceling technology
- Comfortable
- Stylish
- Expensive
- Short battery life
- Hidden buttons
Reviewers agree that the Aliph Jawbone Prime is one of the most stylish Bluetooth headsets, but most experts say that the Plantronics Voyager Pro (*Est. $100) has better noise cancellation technology. The Jawbone Prime's NoiseAssassin technology has been improved to include wind reduction, and most reviewers find that the Jawbone Prime is better at blocking wind interference. However, most of those same reviewers prefer the Voyager Pro overall. Like the last version of the Jawbone Bluetooth headset, battery life is on the short side, and many reviewers complain that the control buttons are poorly placed and hard to find. It's also on the pricey side. Where it comes out ahead is in looks -- most reviewers find the Plantronics Voyager Pro's design to be clunky while the Jawbone Prime is judged sleeker.
Gadget review sites such as CNET, PCMag.com and Laptop Magazine offer in-depth reviews of the Aliph Jawbone Prime. User reviews on Amazon are scarce, but offer perspective on long-term use.
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1. CNET
The Aliph Jawbone Prime gets a positive review at CNET, but doesn't receive an Editors' Choice award, as the previous Aliph Jawbone did. Nicole Lee is impressed with its stylish look and improved noise cancellation technology, but she's not thrilled with its "hidden" buttons.
Review: Aliph Jawbone Prime Bluetooth headset, Nicole Lee, April 23, 2009
The Jawbone Prime also gets a high rating at PCMag, but it does not receive the Editors' Choice award -- that honor goes to competitor Plantronics Voyager Pro. Segan likes the headset's "top-notch wind noise cancellation," but is disappointed that the battery life falls an hour short of Aliph's estimate of four and a half hours.
Review: Aliph Jawbone Prime, Sascha Segan, April 22, 2009
3. ABC News
Technology writer Peter Svensson compares the Aliph Jawbone Prime to the Plantronics Voyager Pro and BlueAnt Q1 headsets. Though he likes the Jawbone Prime's design, he thinks its user interface is confusing and finds the Plantronics and BlueAnt models fared better in noisy conditions.
Review: Review: New Headsets Let You Shoot the Breeze, Peter Svensson, May 27, 2009
Editor Aoife M. McEvoy says the Jawbone Prime "sets the standard" in Bluetooth headsets, listing its excellent call quality and comfort as plusses, though McEvoy dings it for its high price. One of McEvoy's favorite things about the device is that the ear loops are removable, an important consideration for those who wear glasses.
Review: Aliph Jawbone Prime, Aoife M. McEvoy, April 24, 2009
5. Laptop MagazineDetails/Subscribe
The Aliph Jawbone Prime, like its predecessor, is graced with the Editors' Choice award for its comfort and its noise-canceling performance, the latter of which is said to be comparable to the Plantronics Voyager Pro's. Like other reviewers, Wollman dislikes the Jawbone Prime's high price, but is pleased with its performance in noisy environments and its stylish design.
Review: Aliph Jawbone Prime, Dana Wollman, April 22, 2009
6. Amazon.com
Only a handful of users have reviewed the Aliph Jawbone Prime at Amazon, yielding an average rating of three and a half stars. Nearly all of the complaints relate to voice quality, with many users saying the volume simply isn't loud enough. Satisfied owners especially like the inclusion of a variety of ear pieces to ensure a proper fit.
Review: Jawbone Prime JBT03 Bluetooth Headset, Contributors to Amazon.com
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