Kinivo BTH220 Bluetooth Stereo Headphone - Supports Wireless Music Streaming and Hands-Free calling review

Kinivo BTH220 Bluetooth Stereo Headphone - Supports Wireless Music Streaming and Hands-Free calling
We give the Kinivo BTH220 Bluetooth Stereo Headphone a high five (stars), two thumbs up or whatever gesture you prefer (your hands are free to do as you like) to specify this is a quality headset. Smart phone users will enjoy the lightweight design, user-friendly buttons and good sound quality.
Our product interview was held at the local laundromat, where the headset was tested for sound quality and call reception against the background noise of washing machines and dryers. For our tests the headphone was paired up with an iPhone; call quality was tested against an Android Smart Phone. We didn't test the longevity of talk time (listed as up to eight hours) but the headset lasted long enough for all of our tests after a full charge.

The over-the-ear design won't block out outside noise as well as ear buds but the design is more comfortable so you can wear them for longer stretches of time without your ears becoming sore. For our purposes comfort (cushions, lightweight design) outweigh absolute sound blocking.

The headset uses an integrated rechargeable lithium-ion battery that is provides up to eight hours of use (according to the instructions). We like the rechargeable feature for two reasons: one, we're not packing AAA batteries on our head and; two, we save money while being green. We didn't push the headset to the eight-hour limit but it held up well during our tests. The headset charges through the USB connector; a wall adapter would be nice but that is a minor complaint.

In summary, Kinivo BTH220 Bluetooth Stereo Headphone is a quality headset that is compatible with an impressive number of smart phones. This is a good headset for yourself or as a Christmas present if comfort and ease of use are your first concerns.

Rating: Five stars.