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BlueAnt Z9i

REVIEW DATE:08.20.08

BlueAnt Z9i
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REVIEW

By Jamie Lendino

BlueAnt's new $99.95 Z9i Bluetooth headset has a lot going for it, including dual microphones and an improved version of the company's Voice Isolation Technology for noise suppression, echo cancellation, and wind-noise reduction. It can also pair with up to five devices, and like the Plantronics Voyager 520, it can pair with two of them simultaneously using BlueAnt's multipoint setup. In this mode, you can answer calls on either phone with the Z9i simply by pressing its multifunction button.

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Company

BlueAnt Pty Ltd.

http://www.blueantwireless.com

Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $99.95 List

Bottom Line

BlueAnt's Z9i is a stylish, comfortable Bluetooth headset with crystal-clear sound quality, although its noise suppression isn't quite as effective as it could be.

Pros

Clear sound quality. Stylish. Comfortable fit. Large, easy-to-press controls.

Cons

Battery life is on the short side. Noise cancellation falls behind the class leaders.

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