Samsung WEP410 Bluetooth Headset

Samsung WEP410

Samsung WEP410

Samsung WEP410

Samsung WEP410
Weight	7.4g (0.26oz)
Body Size	55mm x 15mm x 16mm 2.2" x .6" x .6"
Talk Time	up to 4 hours
Standby Time	up to 3 days
Ear Loop	In-ear
Left/Right Ear?	Both
LEDs	1, blue/red
Pairings	Multiple
Headset Sound	Dreadful
Mic Sound	Paltry
Included Accessories	AC power Spare ear gels Charging case

Samsung is no stranger to the electronics industry, from mobile phones to Bluetooth headsets. The WEP410 is one of the latest Bluetooth headsets with a very small form factor and in-ear design. The included charging case is handy, but not all that innovative. As with most Bluetooth headsets we test, the in-box accessories include an AC power adapter and a few spare ear gels. However, the carrying case that pulls double-duty as the charging dock is a welcome addition to the Samsung WEP410. The headset itself is matte black with a silver end towards the microphone, and the carrying/charging case is a semi-transparent smoke grey color, which allows the status light on the headset to shine through.

The exterior face of the headset is where you'll find the fingertip-sized round multifunction button. The notification light outlines the multifunction button when powering on and off, meaning you'll want to use your fingertip so that you can still see the light when the button is pressed. The microphone end of the headset is silver, and the charging contacts are located on the very end, near the microphone hole. Volume up and down buttons are located on either edge of the headset, adjacent to the multifunction button. The volume up key has two raised nubs so that it is easy to identify by touch alone.

Small, medium, and large ear gels are included and are easy to change. The ear gel is made of soft rubber and nestles inside the ear, which some people find to be slightly intrusive. Once you learn how to put it in, I found the WEP410 stays in place well, even without an ear loop. I was able to wear the headset for several hours without any ear fatigue, and at one point I nearly forgot I was wearing it.

The notification light, which outlines the multifunction button, flashes blue periodically when the headset is powered on. To turn the headset on or off, simply press and hold the multifunction button. With the headset off, you can press and hold the multifunction button for several seconds, until the light begins to flash blue and red, to put it in 'pairing mode' so that it can be mated to a mobile phone or a computer.

The Samsung WEP410's included combination carrying case and charging dock is rather small, but required in order to charge the headset as there is no way to connect the charger directly to the headset. A small proprietary plug inserts into the side of the case to power the charger. The headset itself snaps securely in place, making the case extremely convenient.