Motorola H780 Bluetooth headset review

Motorola H780

Motorola H780

Motorola H780
Weight	11g (.4 oz)
Body Size	48.3mm x 17.8mm x 12.7mm 1.9" x 0.7" x 0.5"
Talk Time	Up to 7 hours
Standby Time	Up to 8 days
Ear Loop	Over the ear or In the ear
Left/Right Ear?	Both
LEDs	1, multicolored
Pairings	Multiple
Headset Sound	Excellent
Mic Sound	Excellent
Included Accessories	AC power, extra ear pieces

While Motorola's cell phone division is struggling, it seems their accessories people are busy churning out awesome Bluetooth headsets like the H780. This small headset is rather stylish, in a robotic, overly metal sort of way. The Motorola H780 ships with an AC charger and a few spare ear pieces, but then again, little more is needed. As with most new Motorola accessories, the H780 uses a standard micro-USB port for charging, which means you can also use a standard micro-USB cord to charge from your laptop, if necessary.

The Motorola H780 is small, but laden with a total of 5 buttons, if you count both the volume up and down. The outside of the headset is where you'll find the multifunction button, as well as a tiny, nearly impossible-to-press Noise Cancellation button, which allows you to toggle noise cancellation on and off. I can't quite understand why you would want to disable such a handy feature, but if you do, it's possible. Along the right side of the device is where you'll find the volume rocker, as well as the dedicated power switch. This little switch shows orange when the headset is in the 'off' position, so that you can easily determine what state the headset is currently in. The multicolored LED notification light is located on the underbelly of the H780, at the tip closest to your mouth.

The Motorola H780 comes with a range of different-sized ear pieces that are easily changed. One of the ear pieces allows the H780 to be used as an in-ear headset, without needing the over-the-ear loop, which I found to be a great feature. Should you wish to still use the ear loop, it's constructed of clear plastic, and is slightly springy, thus keeping a firm but not uncomfortable grip on your ear. This hook can also be used on either your left or right ear, whichever is preferable. I found the Motorola H780, in both over-the-ear and in-the-ear modes, to be extremely comfortable and lightweight, so that I usually forgot I was even wearing it.

Switching the H780 on is simple, thanks to the power switch on the side. When you turn the headset on, the LED light blinks blue. Once powered on, the headset will attempt to re-connect to the last used device. If none previously paired devices are found, it will automatically enter pairing mode, shown by a solid blue LED light. Once you've successfully paired your phone and the headset, the light will quickly flash blue and purple as a confirmation.

The Motorola H780 can maintain a connection to 2 phones simultaneously, such as your cell phone and your desk phone, or a computer for VoIP^(INFO) calling. However, pairing with two devices is rather tricky. Once you've successfully paired the first phone, you must turn both the phone and the headset off, and then power the headset back on and pair with the second phone. Once that's complete, you can power the first phone back on, but you must manually reconnect with the H780 through your phone's menu. The second phone is now the primary phone, while the first phone that you paired is now considered the secondary cell phone.

When using the headset with 2 phones (or a phone and your computer) paired, it's important to remember which is the primary. The last number redial and voice dial functions of the headset will only work with the primary handset, though you can obviously answer an incoming call from either cell phone or connection. Once you get the hang of it, this is rather easy, but it can be a bit confusing at first.

Answering an incoming call on the Motorola H780 is performed by simply pressing the multifunction button once. Similarly, if you wish you end an active call, simply press the multifunction button once. You can also reject a call by pressing and holding either of the volume buttons for a few seconds until you hear a confirmation tone. If your phone supports it, you can initiate voice dialling by tapping the multifunction button once. To redial the last number on your primary phone, press and hold the multifunction button for a few seconds.