Sony SBH54 Headset Review
Sony has a range of wireless headsets that vary both functionally and in cost. We recently met with the Sony SBH80 and SBH54, and today we’ll talk about the latter. What can surprise this advanced accessory?
Design and construction
Compared with the previous headset model - SBH52 - model SBH54 received a noticeable “facelift”. The manufacturer decided to change the case material: the comments of SBH52 users who complained about the easily soiled device case were taken into account. In general, the aesthetic appearance of the headset corresponds to today's design direction of Sony, therefore, paired with smartphones of the Xperia Z line, it will look very harmonious. The color of the case can be graphite black or dull golden.
At the end (which, incidentally, is made of metal) is a microUSB port for charging. On the side with the Sony logo, a small display is masked. There is a clip on the back, followed by an NFC area for quick pairing with smartphones or tablets. On the body there is a power button, playback control, answer a call, go back, volume rocker. In other words, the Sony SBH54 controls provide the headset with complete autonomy, so you don’t have to constantly put your hand in your pocket behind your smartphone to make music louder / quieter, switch the track or perform another function. Speaking of functions ...
Functions and characteristics
As with the SBH52, notifications from the smartphone are sent directly to the SBH54 display. Including you will see information about incoming calls. This eliminates the need to remove the smartphone from your pocket or bag whenever you receive a notification. For those who travel by public transport, this is a real salvation.
Add to this a built-in FM radio with a digital tuner and a built-in speaker that allows you to use the SBH54 as a stand-alone mini-phone (yes, through SBH54 you can conduct a dialogue without headphones, just by lifting the device to your ear), and you will get not just a wireless headset, and a multifunctional gadget, which is also clad in a waterproof housing.
General characteristics
Sound and power
The playback quality through the bundled headphones will not disappoint: Sony knows a lot about this. But at the same time, no one is depriving you of the opportunity to connect any other headphones.
When using the built-in speakers and microphones, unpleasant moments also do not arise. The interlocutor will hear you well, you - all the more. The microphones have a noise reduction system.
The declared operating time is 4 hours in talk mode, 8 hours in music playback mode, 300 hours in standby mode. Actual figures approximately correspond to the declared ones. Charging from zero to 100 percent takes exactly one hour. If you wear the SBH54 all the time, using all its functions, then you need to resort to this process about once a day.
Final impressions
Sony SBH54 is designed for those users who are often on the move, but do not like to get their smartphone to answer calls, read notifications or control music. That is, it is ideal for athletes, drivers and residents of large cities whose trips in public transport fall on peak hours.
You can buy Sony SBH54 in Russia now for about 6000-6500 rubles. Of course, on the market you can find more affordable headsets, but this model will give odds to most competitors both in the number of functions and in the quality of their performance.
Design and construction
Compared with the previous headset model - SBH52 - model SBH54 received a noticeable “facelift”. The manufacturer decided to change the case material: the comments of SBH52 users who complained about the easily soiled device case were taken into account. In general, the aesthetic appearance of the headset corresponds to today's design direction of Sony, therefore, paired with smartphones of the Xperia Z line, it will look very harmonious. The color of the case can be graphite black or dull golden.
At the end (which, incidentally, is made of metal) is a microUSB port for charging. On the side with the Sony logo, a small display is masked. There is a clip on the back, followed by an NFC area for quick pairing with smartphones or tablets. On the body there is a power button, playback control, answer a call, go back, volume rocker. In other words, the Sony SBH54 controls provide the headset with complete autonomy, so you don’t have to constantly put your hand in your pocket behind your smartphone to make music louder / quieter, switch the track or perform another function. Speaking of functions ...
Functions and characteristics
As with the SBH52, notifications from the smartphone are sent directly to the SBH54 display. Including you will see information about incoming calls. This eliminates the need to remove the smartphone from your pocket or bag whenever you receive a notification. For those who travel by public transport, this is a real salvation.
Add to this a built-in FM radio with a digital tuner and a built-in speaker that allows you to use the SBH54 as a stand-alone mini-phone (yes, through SBH54 you can conduct a dialogue without headphones, just by lifting the device to your ear), and you will get not just a wireless headset, and a multifunctional gadget, which is also clad in a waterproof housing.
General characteristics
- Bluetooth Version: 3.0
- Profile: Handsfree, Headset, A2DP, AVRCP
- NFC support: yes
- Range: 10 m
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 17.7x70x16.8 mm
- Weight: 26.8 g
Sound and power
The playback quality through the bundled headphones will not disappoint: Sony knows a lot about this. But at the same time, no one is depriving you of the opportunity to connect any other headphones.
When using the built-in speakers and microphones, unpleasant moments also do not arise. The interlocutor will hear you well, you - all the more. The microphones have a noise reduction system.
The declared operating time is 4 hours in talk mode, 8 hours in music playback mode, 300 hours in standby mode. Actual figures approximately correspond to the declared ones. Charging from zero to 100 percent takes exactly one hour. If you wear the SBH54 all the time, using all its functions, then you need to resort to this process about once a day.
Final impressions
Sony SBH54 is designed for those users who are often on the move, but do not like to get their smartphone to answer calls, read notifications or control music. That is, it is ideal for athletes, drivers and residents of large cities whose trips in public transport fall on peak hours.
You can buy Sony SBH54 in Russia now for about 6000-6500 rubles. Of course, on the market you can find more affordable headsets, but this model will give odds to most competitors both in the number of functions and in the quality of their performance.