Okay, so I finally decided to upgrade my headset game, and I went with the Blue Parrot C400-XT. I’d heard good things, mostly about how tough it is, and honestly, that’s a big deal for me. I’m not exactly gentle with my gear. Let me walk you through what I did.
First, I unboxed the thing. Pretty standard stuff – headset, charging cable, some different sized ear gels and ear hooks, and the usual quick start guide that I mostly ignored. I’m more of a “figure it out as I go” kind of guy.
Getting Started: Pairing and Fit
Next up, I needed to pair it with my phone. I held down the multi-function button – the big one on the earpiece – until the little light started flashing blue and red. Then I just went into my phone’s Bluetooth settings and found “BlueParrott C400-XT”. Clicked it, and boom, connected. Super easy.
Then came the slightly trickier part: getting the fit right. This thing comes with a bunch of different ear gels and ear hooks. It took a bit of experimenting, swapping them out, trying them on, walking around, shaking my head like a crazy person… you know, the usual. I finally settled on a medium ear gel and one of the smaller ear hooks. It felt snug but not too tight, which is what I was going for.
Testing it Out: Calls and Noise Cancellation
Of course, the real test was making some calls. I called my buddy who works in a pretty noisy environment – he’s always complaining about background noise. He said he could hear me crystal clear, even when he was standing right next to some loud machinery. That’s the noise cancellation working its magic, I guess. I also tried it while driving, with the windows down, and the person on the other end said they barely heard any wind noise. Pretty impressive!
- Call Quality: Seriously good. Clear on both ends.
- Noise Cancellation: Seems to work like a charm.
- Comfort: Once I found the right combination of ear gel and hook, it was surprisingly comfortable, even after wearing it for a couple of hours.
- Battery: Last all day with normal using.
Final Thoughts
So far, I’m really liking this headset. It’s definitely a step up from my old one. I’ve dropped it a couple of times already (told you I wasn’t gentle!), and it doesn’t even have a scratch. It’s comfortable enough to wear for long stretches, and the sound quality is great. If you’re looking for a rugged, reliable headset with good noise cancellation, this one’s definitely worth checking out.