Sony SBH54 Headset Overview
There are a range of wireless headsets in the Sony range that vary in functionality and cost. We recently met with the Sony SBH80 and SBH54, and today we will talk about the latter. What may surprise this advanced accessory?
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Design and construction
Compared with the previous headset model - SBH52 - the SBH54 model received a noticeable facelift. The manufacturer decided to change the material of the case: the comments of the SBH52 users who complained about the brand body of the device were considered. In general, the aesthetic appearance of the headset corresponds to the current design direction of Sony, so when paired with the Xperia Z line of smartphones, it will look very harmonious. Body color can be graphite black or dull golden.
At the end (which, by the way, is made of metal) is the microUSB port for charging. On the side with the Sony logo, a small display is masked. On the back side is a clip, followed by the NFC area for quick pairing with smartphones or tablets. The case has a power button, play control, call answer, go back, volume control rocker. In other words, Sony SBH54 controls provide the headset with full autonomy, so you do not need to constantly lower your hand in your pocket for your smartphone to make the music louder / quieter, switch the track or perform another function. Speaking of features ...
Functions and specifications
As with the SBH52, notifications from the smartphone are sent directly to the SBH54 display. Including you will see information about incoming calls. This will eliminate the need to get a smartphone out of your pocket or from your bag whenever you receive a notification. For those traveling by public transport, this is a real salvation.
Add to this the built-in FM radio with a digital tuner and the built-in speaker, which allows you to use the SBH54 as a stand-alone mini-phone (yes, through the SBH54 you can have a dialogue without headphones, simply by holding the device to your ear), and you will get not just a wireless headset, and a multifunctional gadget, which is also dressed in a waterproof case.
General characteristics
Sound and Power
The quality of playback through the complete headphones will not disappoint: Sony knows a lot about this. But at the same time no one deprives you of the ability to connect any other headphones.
When using the built-in speakers and microphones, there are no unpleasant moments. The interlocutor will hear you well, you him - all the more. Microphones have a noise cancellation system.
The claimed working time is 4 hours talk time, 8 hours music playback mode, 300 hours standby time. Real indicators are approximately as stated. Charging "from zero" to 100 percent takes exactly one hour. If you wear the SBH54 all the time, using all its functions, you should resort to this process approximately once a day.
Final impressions
Sony SBH54 is designed for those users who are often in motion, but do not like to get a smartphone to answer calls, read notifications or control music. That is, it is an ideal option for athletes, drivers and residents of large cities, whose trips in public transport fall on peak hours.
Buy Sony SBH54 in Russia is now possible for about 6000-6500 rubles. Of course, more affordable headsets can be found on the market, but this model will give odds to most competitors both in the number of functions and in the quality of their performance.
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Design and construction
Compared with the previous headset model - SBH52 - the SBH54 model received a noticeable facelift. The manufacturer decided to change the material of the case: the comments of the SBH52 users who complained about the brand body of the device were considered. In general, the aesthetic appearance of the headset corresponds to the current design direction of Sony, so when paired with the Xperia Z line of smartphones, it will look very harmonious. Body color can be graphite black or dull golden.
At the end (which, by the way, is made of metal) is the microUSB port for charging. On the side with the Sony logo, a small display is masked. On the back side is a clip, followed by the NFC area for quick pairing with smartphones or tablets. The case has a power button, play control, call answer, go back, volume control rocker. In other words, Sony SBH54 controls provide the headset with full autonomy, so you do not need to constantly lower your hand in your pocket for your smartphone to make the music louder / quieter, switch the track or perform another function. Speaking of features ...
Functions and specifications
As with the SBH52, notifications from the smartphone are sent directly to the SBH54 display. Including you will see information about incoming calls. This will eliminate the need to get a smartphone out of your pocket or from your bag whenever you receive a notification. For those traveling by public transport, this is a real salvation.
Add to this the built-in FM radio with a digital tuner and the built-in speaker, which allows you to use the SBH54 as a stand-alone mini-phone (yes, through the SBH54 you can have a dialogue without headphones, simply by holding the device to your ear), and you will get not just a wireless headset, and a multifunctional gadget, which is also dressed in a waterproof case.
General characteristics
- Bluetooth Version: 3.0
- Profile: Handsfree, Headset, A2DP, AVRCP
- NFC support: yes
- Range: 10 m
- Dimensions (W × H × T): 17.7x70x16.8 mm
- Weight: 26.8 g
Sound and Power
The quality of playback through the complete headphones will not disappoint: Sony knows a lot about this. But at the same time no one deprives you of the ability to connect any other headphones.
When using the built-in speakers and microphones, there are no unpleasant moments. The interlocutor will hear you well, you him - all the more. Microphones have a noise cancellation system.
The claimed working time is 4 hours talk time, 8 hours music playback mode, 300 hours standby time. Real indicators are approximately as stated. Charging "from zero" to 100 percent takes exactly one hour. If you wear the SBH54 all the time, using all its functions, you should resort to this process approximately once a day.
Final impressions
Sony SBH54 is designed for those users who are often in motion, but do not like to get a smartphone to answer calls, read notifications or control music. That is, it is an ideal option for athletes, drivers and residents of large cities, whose trips in public transport fall on peak hours.
Buy Sony SBH54 in Russia is now possible for about 6000-6500 rubles. Of course, more affordable headsets can be found on the market, but this model will give odds to most competitors both in the number of functions and in the quality of their performance.
Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/391875/
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