- home
- reviews
- news
- downloads
- cnet tv
- log in
- join CNET
- welcome,
- my profile
- log out

Bluetake BT400GL Bluetooth headset (pink)

More on this product: review; user reviews; specifications; compare; shop

Print
E-mail
Share

CNET editors' rating: 3.5 stars Very good
Detailed editors' rating

Average user rating:
Write your own review
See all user reviews

Product summary

The good: The Bluetake BT400GL is a tiny Bluetooth headset with easy-to-press buttons and a simple yet attractive design. It comes with three earbud pieces for a better fit, plus a portable power dock.

The bad The bad: The Bluetake BT400GL suffers from mediocre sound quality.

The bottom line: The Bluetake BT400GL is a compact and comfortable headset, and we definitely like the portable power dock for additional battery life. However, the BT400GL simply doesn't deliver when it comes to audio quality.

Specifications: Type: Microphone Built-in; Product type: Headset; Design: In-ear ear-bud; See full specs

See all products in the Bluetake BT400 GL Bluetooth headset series

CNET editors' review

Reviewed by: Nicole Lee
Edited by: Bonnie Cha
Reviewed on: 02/07/2007

It seems that Bluetooth headsets are getting smaller and smaller. From the jewel-like Nokia BH-800 to the tiny Samsung WEP200, it appears that headset manufacturers are finally waking up to the idea that most people don't want a large headset on the sides of their face. The Bluetake BT400GL is a pretty little headset, and it comes in both pink and silver. However, despite its comfortable fit, the audio quality is underwhelming. So even though it retails for a very reasonable $65, you might be better off with one of the aforementioned headsets.

The Bluetake BT400GL has a simple rectangular design, with a slight outward curve toward the top to accommodate the curvature of the ear. It measures a very compact 1.53x0.68x0.47 inches and weighs a light 0.29 ounce. The headset's controls are laid out on the front on a vertical bar, with the volume-increase button on top, the multifunction button in the middle, and the volume-decrease button on the bottom. Underneath the multifunction button is an LED, which flashes blue when the headset is activated or blue and red when in pairing mode. The buttons are all raised above the surface, making them easy to press when you're wearing the headset.

On the back of the headset is the earpiece, and it's the kind that is placed deep in the ear, much like an earplug. The BT400GL comes with three earbud pieces in different sizes, so you can choose which one is right for your ears. Bluetake says they're made from an antibacterial material, and though we can't exactly test this claim, these earpieces remind us of the ones from the Sony MDR-EX71SL earbuds, which we liked quite a bit. The BT400GL felt quite comfortable in our ears, though we could see how this could irritate those who aren't used to earbuds. There is no need for an ear hook as the headset sits comfortably without one.

See more CNET content tagged:: headset,; dock,; audio quality,; earbud,; battery life

User reviews

Average user rating: 0 stars Not yet available
Back to product review
My rating: 0 stars Write review

Showing 1 of 1 user reviewSee 1 user review
3.5 stars

"Nice little headset"

by italyport on February 20, 2007

read more
See 1 user review Write review

Submit your review

Bluetake BT400GL Bluetooth headset (pink)

1. Rate this product:: (Mouse over the stars to rate this product and click to set your rating.)
2. One-line summary:(Summarize your review in one line. 10 characters minimum; required.): 0 of 55 characters
3. Pros:(Tell us what you like about this product. 10 characters minimum; required.): 0 of 250 characters
4. Cons:(Tell us what you don't like about this product. 10 characters minimum; required.): 0 of 250 characters
Bottom-line summary:(Explain to us in detail why you like or dislike the product, focusing your comments on the product's features and functionality, and your experience using the product. This field is optional.): 0 of 5000 characters; Submit