For several years now, I have been closely following the development of the audio component of modern devices. Today, Apple began to abandon 3.5 mm. connectors followed suit, and many Chinese manufacturers took this step. Moreover, the latest models of Hi-Fi players also began to support wireless interfaces. It's true, we live in a time when wires are becoming a thing of the past. And even the most seasoned supporters of connectors will agree that there are many situations in which wires frankly get in the way, and ultra-high sound quality fades into the background, giving way to convenience. Playing sports, listening to music on public transport, and simply having warm clothes in the winter - here wireless sound definitely wins. As you probably already guessed, today we will talk about a new wireless headset from Denmark - Jabra Halo Smart.
CHARACTERISTICS
- Rated power: 8 mW
- Drivers: dynamic, 10 mm diameter
- Answer call button: yes
- Microphone: yes
- Impedance: 16 Ohm
- Speaker sensitivity: 97 dB
- Bluetooth: 4.1 on CSR8635 chip
- Protocols: A2DP
- Codecs: SBC, MP3, AAC
- Range: up to 10 meters in line of sight
- Talk time: 17 hours
- Music listening time: 15 hours
- Charging time: about 1.5 hours
- Standby time: 22 days
- Battery: 230mAh
- Protection: wind and water IP54
- Charging type: Micro USB
- Weight: 38 g
UNPACKING AND EQUIPMENT
The packaging of the Jabra Halo Smart is sophisticated and stylish. On the front there is a large photo in which we see the headset “in action”, so we can immediately understand whether this model is suitable for us or is it worth looking in the direction of a different form factor. It also states that the headset is suitable for calls and music and produces amazing sound. Yes, there are no “Chinese promises” like Hi-Fi or Lossless. Modest and very correct - “Amazing Sound”. I noticed this immediately and consider such a move worthy of respect.
On the back and sides there is information about the main characteristics of the device and a smartphone application that expands the functionality of the device.
The box opens like a book. I’m sure that Jabra employees put a lot of thought into the design of the box, but I personally didn’t immediately understand how to remove the headphones from the packaging. I think a simple “open here” tag would have made the first impression of the product much more complete. In my case, the box was slightly damaged when I tried to remove the headset.
The kit included a nice fabric carrying case, made in branded black and yellow colors, a MicroUSB charging cable, a package of documentation, including in the correct Russian language, a warranty card and three pairs of additional ear pads, completely different from those already included on the device .
The additional attachments are very good, but they turned out to be small for my ears, so I will note another advantage of the headset - the versatility of the ear pads. My Sony and Vsonic headphone tips fit perfectly, so regardless of the characteristics of your ear canal, you can always find suitable ear pads.
DESIGN/ERGONOMICS
The Jabra Halo Smart wireless headset is made entirely of plastic and consists of an anatomically shaped neck arch, noodle wire and the cups themselves.
On the back of the arc there is a manufacturer's logo, on the bottom there is service information and a hermetically sealed MiroUSB slot for charging the device.
One of the features of the Jabra Halo Smart is the flexible neckband, which allows you to comfortably adjust the headset to almost any neck. Frankly speaking, I have a rather massive neck and I was a little worried about this, but as it turned out, it was in vain. The arch fits perfectly, and due to its flexibility and memory effect, it is securely fixed on the neck even when playing active sports.
At first glance, the very presence of the arc seems unjustified, but there is one thing. The design of the arc itself hides a very capacious 230mAh battery, which allows you to talk for 17 hours or enjoy music for about 15. In standby mode, the headset can generally work for 22 days and this is really very important. During testing, I often frankly forgot to turn off the headset and the next day, when getting ready to run errands, I automatically took it with me, not caring at all about charging. And in this mode, the Jabra Halo Smart worked for me for more than a week, and the battery was not yet discharged, simply for fear of an unplanned end of charge. And yes, the headset works for a really long time.
The second thing I was able to check was the presence of IP54 protection. The neck part of the headset was successfully immersed in water, the headset itself was used in the rain and despite all this, it still works amazingly.
On the right side of the arc there are three rubberized buttons with a sharp, pleasant click: volume up (next track), volume down (previous track) and a call answer button (play/pause).
On the left side there is a single button responsible for calling the assistant; for iOS it is Siri, for Android it is Google Now. I am sure there will be business people who will appreciate the ability to search the Internet “on the go” and issue commands to the system.
Next to the button is a microphone with wind and water protection. Everything said in the characteristics is true - talking in a strong wind is almost as easy as in complete calm. The call quality is slightly lower than that of music, but quite sufficient for telephone conversations.
On the back of the arc there is an LED indicator that takes on three colors: red (off), blue (search for a smartphone) and green (on). To turn the device on or off, you need to hold down the answer button, after which you can feel vibration in the neck arch and hear a message in English about the status of the connection to the smartphone. The vibration is more like jolting - a very pleasant tactile addition to the audio functionality.
Another surprise from Jabra is the presence of two pairs of magnets for attaching the cups. The first pair is hidden in the arc and allows you to fasten the cups to it, the second pair allows you to fasten the cups to each other, forming some kind of chain.
This is, in my opinion, the most convenient way to attach the cups when the headset is not in use. In addition, the process of fastening and unfastening itself works as an answer to a call and a call reset, depending on the situation. How convenient is this? After the conversation, just connect the cups with magnets and be sure that the reset will happen. This can be very useful in the case of curious people who, after the call, continue to persistently listen to something.
The cups also have an anatomical shape and fit comfortably inside the ear, while the sound insulation is excellent.
On the front part you can see two compensation holes; the sound guides are covered with a metal mesh. Driver diameter - 10 mm.
INTERFACE
To expand the functionality of the headset, Jabra has released additional software, consisting of a service part, Jabra Service, and an interface part, Jabra Assist.
The point of this application is to add the ability to read messages and letters directly while using the headset. By default, the Pico TTS voice engine is used, but it does not support the Russian language, so I installed the Google Speech Synthesizer application on my Android smartphone.
SOUND
Speaking about the sound of Jabra Halo Smart, it is necessary to immediately clarify the absence of the Apt-X codec, for the so-called Lossless Bluetooth. Testing was carried out on a Meizu MX4 Pro smartphone with a top-end SABER ES9018K2M DAC and a TI OPA1612 professional amplifier. In my case, during a Bluetooth connection, the signal was processed by the AAC codec - this is a completely universal codec with a quality superior to the currently popular MP3, however, I consider it unnecessary to download Flac and APE for listening to the Jabra Halo Smart.
Subbass is deep, contoured, leaving the main rhythmic position for the bass. The bass is a little raised, but it is done truly exquisitely - there is just enough of it as needed. I am sure that all lovers of proper bass will be satisfied with it. Mids and highs are in their place. The detailing for a bluetooth headset with the AAC codec is good. I would rate the overall sound quality of the Jabra Halo Smart as very good.
VIDEO
You can watch the full video review of the Jabra Halo Smart headset below:
CONCLUSIONS
Drawing conclusions, we must pay tribute to Jabra, they really managed to do something completely unique: a vibration motor, control via an assistant, reading messages in any language, and all this is secured by excellent operating time and good sound quality. To sum it up briefly, I didn’t even have any doubts whether I would keep the headset for myself - definitely yes!
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I love wireless headphones; living without wires is comfortable. Sound fans will say that high-quality music can only be done over wires, and Bluetooth is evil. I have no doubt, but I’m not a fan of crystal clear sound and I’m not looking for ideals, I just use what’s convenient. Judging by how often people with different Bluetooth headphones have begun to meet, I’m not the only one who thinks in this way.
Another hero from the world of wireless music is Jabro Halo Smart. The headphones last a long time, play music well, and the price tag won’t break your budget. In general, a remarkable thing.
Choose attachments
The headphones are loud, but it depends on what you listen to. For example, the volume on the OnePlus 3 is lower than on the iPhone 7, perhaps this depends on the power of the amplifier. I encountered a similar feature on other headsets. Noise insulation is good; when music is playing, the sound of the subway is not annoying, the hum does not drown out the songs.
I didn’t like the included tips for the headphones; there are 3 pairs of different-sized silicone tips, but they are all small, the headphones kept falling out while moving. This is, of course, an individual question. But there are headphones that are suitable for everyone, and there are also those that require individual adjustment. In the case of the Jabra Halo Smart, tips from other headphones came to the rescue.
For Jabra Halo Smart, tips from headphones with a thick sound guide are suitable, for example, silicone tips from Ultimate Ears triple.fi 10 Pro fit perfectly. If you are not satisfied with the supplied attachments, I recommend custom ones. I can recommend the Comply Foam tips, excellent sound insulation and comfortable fit.
As soon as I changed the nozzles, replacing the foam ones with the silicone ones, even the sound changed and became more saturated. The headphones can be connected to two devices simultaneously. In the office I listen to music from an iPad or Mac, the phone is also connected, when a call comes in the music fades out, and after the call ends it resumes automatically, multipoint works well.
Zwook
As I already wrote, things didn’t work out for me with the supplied attachments; I initially formed a negative opinion about the sound: flat, almost without bass and pressure.
Then I changed them to others, they revealed the potential of the Jabra Halo Smart. There is a pickup at low frequencies, high frequencies are a little lacking, but the sound does not hurt the ears. The sound is deep, there is a sense of stage and some volume, instrumental compositions play perfectly, percussion instruments are clearly audible.
For harsh “metal”, the driver speed is no longer enough, the sound is blurred. But this is generally a difficult task for dynamic headphones; it requires “reinforcement”.
Pop sounds great on Jabra, as does electronics, the bass is not pumped up, but with the right attachments it is very pleasant.
In headset mode, everything is clearly audible, the interlocutor does not hear wind noise thanks to the microphone on the headband, there is almost no background noise. On the street, of course, you can hear extraneous sounds, but the quality of voice transmission is good, the interlocutors are happy. Out of curiosity, I tried to speak through the headset, hiding it under a down jacket, the quality did not deteriorate much. In winter, such things are important; you don’t want to unbutton your jacket in the cold to talk on the phone. In the case of Jabra, you won't have to freeze.
Control
The headset is turned on with the multifunction button, after which it is immediately ready for pairing. To pair with phones, you need to press and hold the central button on the right earpiece.
The volume keys, when pressed for a long time, switch tracks. When the headset is not connected to the phone, when you press the volume buttons, a voice indicator of the battery charge starts. Using the central key, we start a call to the last subscriber from the call log.
The button on the other side launches the voice assistant, I tried it with Android and iPhone, everything worked correctly. The commands are recognized perfectly, there are no errors, Siri understands everything. But you won’t be able to continue the conversation with the assistant using the key on the headset; a new session will start, and you’ll have to use the device itself.
Notifications
Jabra Halo Smart has a built-in vibration motor that triggers when notifications arrive on your phone. But you still have to take it out of your pocket to find out who wrote the message. Although some people buy smart bracelets so as not to miss notifications, for example, my friend wears a Xiaomi Mi Band 2. Now, as an option, you can walk with a headset. It works with iOS and Android, even making a FaceTime call makes Halo vibrate.
Working hours
The manufacturer claims up to 17 hours of music listening, but I did not conduct such a test for continuous operation.
I charged the headset once a week, listening to music for 2 hours a day. I think that Jabra will “extend” the stated operating time, the autonomy is excellent. You can monitor the charge level from the phone screen, everything is clear.
Appearance
The headset hangs on your neck, these are not AirPods, you will never lose such headphones. Confused by the bright red wire? There are also options with blue and black. Jabra Halo Smart fits well on the neck and does not slip during activities, the flat wire does not stiffen in the cold, and nothing gets tangled.
All control buttons are located at the ends of the arms; if pressed with force, you won’t be able to accidentally switch the track. At first, the buttons seemed inconvenient to me, but after use I can say that the controls are okay, switching tracks is quite comfortable. The only negative is that in winter the headband remains under the jacket, so you won’t be able to switch tracks outside.
Hanging a headband over a jacket is also not the best option, however, you can always switch from your phone, and many people generally listen to random or their own playlists, for such users this will not be critical.
On the right arm there are volume buttons and a multifunction key, on the left there is a microphone and a key to launch the voice assistant. The charging socket is at the bottom at the back, so you have to remove the headphones from your neck to charge.
In my opinion, the microphone location is optimal, you can hear it normally, and no unnecessary noise is added to the conversation. The case is protected from wind and drops; if the rain takes you by surprise, nothing will happen to the headphones.
The headphones are magnetized and do not dangle while you walk. It’s very convenient when you take out the earphone to talk to someone along the way. Opinion
In Moscow, Jabra Halo Smart costs 4,990 rubles, the headset is worth this money. There is a good notification system, practical multipoint, good sound (if you choose the attachments, an important point), and it also works for a very long time. There are not many models on the market of a similar design with similar notification systems; the Jabra Halo Smart definitely deserves attention.
An interesting stereo headset with a number of interesting features: magnets for attaching cups to the headband, long operating time (about 17 hours), good voice quality, price about 5,000 rubles...
Contents of delivery
- Headset
- USB cable
- Nozzles
- Documentation
Design, construction
Jabra is soon releasing a very interesting product called Elite Sport, two miniature in-ear headphones with protection from water and sweat. I’m really looking forward to it going on sale and will be happy to prepare a review.
But today we will talk about the basic model called Jabra Halo Smart, in my opinion, this is an ideal urban headset, suitable for moving around using public transport, walking, using in the office or other places. Regarding public transport, I think my point is clear - there are no wires sticking out here. About the office too - you can not disturb others while listening to music, and answer calls without holding the phone in your hands. Well, for walking, Halo Smart is suitable for the reason that it weighs little, does not interfere, and will help you listen to podcasts or some mixes. The ideal smartphone companion? I'll try to find the flaws.
The headset comes in attractive packaging with typical Jabra design, and includes only the essentials - the short USB cable could be longer, and there are three sizes of ear tips. The device is available in three colors: blue, red and black.
The form factor is typical of many modern headsets, a matte plastic headband, two sections of flat cable with miniature headphones. There are no logos or any flashy designations; in general, the headset looks simple and cool, I personally really liked the design. On the right “leg” of the headband there are three headset control buttons, these are volume control and a multifunction button, it is responsible for turning on, answering a call, starting and stopping playback. When you turn on the Jabra Halo Smart for the first time, it automatically goes into pairing mode, all you have to do is find it using your smartphone or other device. There were no problems connecting to the iPhone 7 and Sony Xperia XZ. The accessory works perfectly with two gadgets at once, which has been tested. The headset charge indicator appears on the smartphone screen.
On the left leg there is a button for using the voice assistant; if you press this small microphone, Siri or the Google service is immediately launched. The microphone is located right there, a small area under the perforated plastic - the quality of speech transmission is not bad, in noisy conditions you can move the “leg” closer to your mouth or tilt your head. In my opinion, it would be optimal to place the microphone on the cable, but Jabra apparently had its own reasons.
To activate pairing mode, you need to press and hold the multi-function button and Jabra Halo Smart will notify you when it is ready to pair. And then you will probably feel a vibration in the headband - it didn’t seem to you that when various events happen, it really vibrates, such an “indication” is quite convenient and good in the city, when the smartphone is somewhere under your clothes.
There are magnets on the headphones, you can “glue them” so that they don’t dangle, another pair of magnets is in the headband, you apply the cups, and you get a kind of walking position. Such concern undoubtedly pleases.
The Jabra Halo Smart case is protected from wind and water, so it says on the official website, but in fact we are talking about basic protection against drops, nothing more. There is not a word in official sources about use for sports purposes, but I can fully recommend the gadget for such tasks. The headband does not tend to fall off the neck, sits firmly, and does not fall off even during jumps. The wiring doesn't interfere; if you pick up the tips, you won't feel the headphones - in general, it's very good for the gym. By default, the smallest nozzles are installed, I advise you to change and spend five minutes on selection, this will affect both comfort and sound.
Working hours
For charging, a regular microUSB connector is used, hidden under a plug on the headband, the stated operating time is about 17 (!) hours, of course, this is very cool, but how does it all happen in real life? Surprisingly, this is exactly what happens. After five days of use for one and a half to two hours a day, the headset was discharged only by Friday evening. It took about three hours to charge, I used an external battery, and then went back into battle (for a week). Long operating time is a very good feature of the product.
Music and sound
It looks like these are headphones, but I personally am quite satisfied with the quality of speech transmission; you can communicate calmly if there is no noise around you. The voice of the interlocutor has natural notes; in general, everything is pleasant here.
As for music, I didn’t feel any super miracles with the basic player of the iPhone 7 Plus, but I won’t find fault with the quality either. For a Bluetooth headset for this money, everything is very good. If you want more bass, use an equalizer (bass is a question here), but in general, Halo Smart is more suitable for instrumental, pop music; for electronic music, it’s better to choose something else.
But, I must say, unpretentious users will be very pleased.
conclusions
In retail Jabra Halo Smart costs about 5,000 rubles, I liked the product:
- Nice design.
- Long battery life.
- There are magnets for attaching headphones and vibration for notifications.
- Works with two devices at once.
- Good voice quality and musical capabilities (for your money).
- The price is a huge plus.
Cons - for me there is not enough sound, but, again, for most people the Jabra Halo Smart will be a faithful companion in the city.
“JABRA HALO SMART User Manual jabra.ru/halosmart © 2016 GN Netcom A /S. All rights reserved. Jabra® is a registered trademark of GN Netcom...”
JABRA HALO SMART
User guide
jabra.ru/halosmart
© 2016 GN Netcom A/S. All rights reserved. Jabra® –
registered trademark of GN Netcom A/S. All
other trademarks mentioned in this document are
property of their respective owners. Word sign
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Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and are used by GN Netcom A/S under license.
(Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.)
MADE IN CHINA
MODEL: OTE28 Declaration of Conformity can be found at www.jabra.com/CP/US/1. GREETING
2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
2.1 ACCESSORIES INCLUDED
RUSSIAN3. WEARING WAYS
3.1 FLEXIBLE NECK BRACKET
3.2 SELECTING THE CORRECT FIT
3.3 USING MAGNETIC HEADPHONES
4. CHARGING METHODS
4.1 BATTERY CONDITION
5. CONNECTION
5.1 TURNING THE HEADSET ON/OFF
5.2 CONNECTING TO A MOBILE PHONE
6. USE
6.1 CALLS AND MUSIC
6.2 HEADSET VOICE GUIDANCE
6.4 MANAGING MULTIPLE CALLS
6.5 VIBRATION SIGNAL
6.6 RESETING THE HEADSET SETTINGS
7. JABRA ASSIST APP........... 19
8. TECHNICAL SUPPORT........... 20
8.1 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
8.2 HANDLING THE HEADSET
9. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS...21
JABRA HALO SMART
1. WELCOME ENGLISH Thank you for purchasing the Jabra Halo Smart headset. We hope you enjoy using it!
JABRA HALO SMART FEATURES
Best-in-class talk time - up to 17 hours talk time and up to 15 hours music playback Your calls are premium - built-in wind noise canceling technology for high-quality calls in any environment Wireless high-quality sound - 10 speakers mm 24/7 reliability - dust and water resistant (IP54) One-touch voice control - dedicated Google now/Siri/Cortana button for instant voice commands Comfortable all-day wear - specially designed for all-day wear with magnetic control technology cable Smart audio alerts - play text messages, calendar events and emails (Android phones) Never miss a call - vibrate function– – –
3.1 FLEXIBLE NECKBRACE The neckband can be flexed to fit your neck using special flex zones to provide maximum comfort and stability.
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For optimal sound quality, it is recommended to choose the silicone ear tip that best suits you.
The right silicone ear tip will provide a secure fit and protection from background noise.
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ENGLISH The headphones can be connected together using built-in magnets for easy cable management. When headphones are connected, music playback pauses.
Alternatively, the headphones can be attached to a neckband using built-in magnets.
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ENGLISH To charge the headset, carefully open the charging port cover to access the USB charging port and connect the headset to a power source. We recommend using the included Jabra charging cable to charge the headset. The headset can also be charged using a mobile phone charger.
It will take about 2 hours to fully charge the headset.
NOTE: Battery life may be significantly reduced if the headset is left uncharged for an extended period of time. It is recommended to charge the headset at least once a month.
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5.1 TURNING THE HEADSET ON/OFF Turning on: Press and hold the Multi-function button for 3 seconds. The LED indicator will flash green.
Power off: Press and hold the Multi-function button for 5 seconds. The LED indicator will flash red.
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1. Turn on Bluetooth on your mobile phone.
2. Make sure the headset is turned off, and then press and hold (5 seconds) the Multifunction button until the LED indicator flashes blue and you hear a notification in the headset.
TURNING VOICE GUIDANCE ON/OFF
Voice guidance is enabled by default.JABRA HALO SMART
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Reset the headset: Make sure the headset is turned on, and then press and hold the Volume Up button and the Multifunction button at the same time for 5 seconds.
Then you must restart the headset.
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ENGLISH Jabra Assist is a free app for iOS or Android devices that allows you to:
Enable/disable vibration function Enable/disable message playback And much more...
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8.1 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS For a list of frequently asked questions, see the website jabra.ru/halosmart
8.2 HANDLING THE HEADSET Always store the headset switched off in a place protected from external influences.
Avoid storage at extreme temperatures (above 85°C or below -20°C). This may reduce battery life and adversely affect the performance of the headset.
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jabra.ru/halosmart
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