At just 0.4 ounces (that's point 4 ounces) the 1.5-inch MotoPure H12 is one of the more comfortable Bluetooth headsets I've ever stuck in my ear. But, ironically, comfort is not the primary reason to check the MotoPure H12 out. Nor is it the minimalist, high tech, high style design with its perforated alloy bezel and diamond-cut metal. Nope, what makes this headset unique is its utilization of Motorola's proprietary CrystalTalk for headsets. That's marketing lingo for what's essentially noise cancellation. It has two microphones to separate your voice from the background noise - street traffic, restaurant clatter, you name it - so that you can have a natural sounding conversation. I tested it amid the chaos of holiday shopping and on the sidewalk during rush hour in downtown San Francisco. During both conversations, reception was pure and utterly devoid of background buzz. Alas, there is a downside to the MotoPure H12: the Bluetooth has a limited range of only five or six feet from a paired device. Moving the headset any further than that results in an ear screeching cacophony of static and pops. But hey, we're not opposed to keeping our precious, precious phones close by anyway.
Review: Motorola MotoPure H12
At just 0.4 ounces (that’s point 4 ounces) the 1.5-inch MotoPure H12 is one of the more comfortable Bluetooth headsets I’ve ever stuck in my ear. But, ironically, comfort is not the primary reason to check the MotoPure H12 out. Nor is it the minimalist, high tech, high style design with its perforated alloy bezel […]
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WIRED
Extremely comfortable Bluetooth headset cuts background noise like diamond encrusted razor. Sleek, attractive design makes it a cool fashion accessory. Long rechargeable battery life of up to eight days on standby and some five hours talk time. Includes both a desktop and regular charging stands with magnetic connections.
TIRED
Static and dropouts occur at even short distances between the phone and the headset (Bluetooth should have a roughly 30-foot range). Troublesome pairing with phones using different Bluetooth standards.