Why You Can Trust CNET Sony Ericsson HBH-IV835 review: Sony Ericsson HBH-IV835
A noise cancelling feature makes this an excellent Bluetooth headset if you talk frequently in busy areas, but rememberto keep an eye on the battery life.
Sony Ericsson's HBH-IV835 is a stylish, comfortable Bluetooth 2.0 earpiece that's well-suited to a corporate environment. The smooth, glossy finish looks great and it's light enough to wear for a couple of hours at a time. The unit doesn't feature an ear hook, but this doesn't affect comfort: sure, it's not going to be too sturdy if you plan on jogging with it, but the earpiece remains well-attached in general.
Sony Ericsson HBH-IV835
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The Sony Ericsson model features some impressive technological smarts to help make it easier to hold conversations in busy areas. The IV835 offers automatic volume adjustment and noise-cancelling technology, which works extremely effectively to block out environmental chatter.
The noise-cancelling feature has a small impact on battery life, but the IV835 still manages to kick on for 3 hours of talk time with a 125-hour standby. Auto pairing enables the headset to quickly match up with a Sony Ericsson mobile, but the unit will work with any Bluetooth-equipped phone.
Good audio quality, a noise-cancelling feature and reasonable battery life make the HBH-IV835 a great Bluetooth headset -- especially if you own a Sony Ericsson phone.