Jabra Speak 510 Speakerphone

I travel a lot for business and I have this speaker dual homed to my laptop (via USB) and cell phone (via Bluetooth), and it works great as a portable speaker phone for travel. Ive tested it on both Skype for Business calls and Cisco Jabber calls, and the sound quality is amazing. In comparison to my PC, iPhone 7+ and my Microsoft HD webcam mic, this product has the best microphone sensitivity and background white noise cancellation. Very happy with the purchase.Update: July 2018Nearly a year after this was purchased and initially reviewed, it is still performing at the same excellent level as when I bought it. Since the original review last summer, Ive probably made 100+ hours of conference calls on it via USB cable and it is also my go-to speaker in my home office ... MoreI travel a lot for business and I have this speaker dual homed to my laptop (via USB) and cell phone (via Bluetooth), and it works great as a portable speaker phone for travel. Ive tested it on both Skype for Business calls and Cisco Jabber calls, and the sound quality is amazing. In comparison to my PC, iPhone 7+ and my Microsoft HD webcam mic, this product has the best microphone sensitivity and background white noise cancellation. Very happy with the purchase.Update: July 2018Nearly a year after this was purchased and initially reviewed, it is still performing at the same excellent level as when I bought it. Since the original review last summer, Ive probably made 100+ hours of conference calls on it via USB cable and it is also my go-to speaker in my home office when Im having issues with call quality on a desk phone, or when my headset battery dies. Ive successfully used this speaker on a recent model IBM/Lenovo Thinkpad, HP Elitebook, and a Dell Latitude business-grade laptop model. The speaker has performed flawlessly on all of them. Last month I had to take a call in a network room where the speaker was literally placed 12 away from a Cisco 3750 switch, and the conference participants couldnt hear the background fan noise from the switch. Id say the background noise cancellation is probably the best Ive ever experienced from any Speakerphone model.If I could rate this item 6/5 stars, I would.

I love this thing.Pros: - Acts as a standard USB audio device, making it plug-and-play compatible with any OS, and even your smartphone with an adapter. - Bluetooth pairing works very well, and can be toggled at the touch of a button. - Audio quality isnt as good as my wired PC headset (I wouldnt expect that from a speakerphone), but its way better than my phones earpiece/mic or speakerphone functions. People say it sounds very good. (I typically sit about 3 feet from the speaker at my computer desk, but have used it over slightly longer distances with good effect.) - Touch controls on the device are very good (not perfect, but thats because Im someone who prefers physical buttons). - Turning the device off disconnects the USB audio device from your PC, meaning that ... MoreI love this thing.Pros: - Acts as a standard USB audio device, making it plug-and-play compatible with any OS, and even your smartphone with an adapter. - Bluetooth pairing works very well, and can be toggled at the touch of a button. - Audio quality isnt as good as my wired PC headset (I wouldnt expect that from a speakerphone), but its way better than my phones earpiece/mic or speakerphone functions. People say it sounds very good. (I typically sit about 3 feet from the speaker at my computer desk, but have used it over slightly longer distances with good effect.) - Touch controls on the device are very good (not perfect, but thats because Im someone who prefers physical buttons). - Turning the device off disconnects the USB audio device from your PC, meaning that you can leave it plugged in all the time, and when you turn it on, your computers audio will switch to it automatically (tested in Windows 10 and Ubuntu 18.04). - Cord wraps up on the device. This makes it reasonably portable, easily stowed in a backpack or whatever youre traveling with.Cons: - Bluetooth audio quality isnt as good as USB audio quality, but this is really the fault of the Bluetooth hands-free profile that is used. I would love to see these devices support a newer profile so that audio quality were higher. But, if its that important to you, just plug the USB in. - Touch controls for answering/ending calls do not present to the computer as a standard USB keyboard. This means you need the Ja.

I dont give many 5 star reviews but this one is just the bees-knees for sound quality, functionality and ease of use. In fact Id take this to work and use my cell phone instead of the speakerphone on the ubiquitous IP phones which are ever so present in offices today. Lets face it, we all dont want to spend several Benjamins or into the 4 figures for the commercial Polycoms but we also dont want something that lasts less than a couple years. Ive bought the Anker brands and other affordable versions of speakerphones but they are fragile, lack a decent dynamic range and sometimes come with awkward controls or poor bluetooth connectivity (e.g. Bluetooth ver2.0).Enter the Jabra Speak 510.This puppy is not only sized small enough to easily toss into your computer bag but ... MoreI dont give many 5 star reviews but this one is just the bees-knees for sound quality, functionality and ease of use. In fact Id take this to work and use my cell phone instead of the speakerphone on the ubiquitous IP phones which are ever so present in offices today. Lets face it, we all dont want to spend several Benjamins or into the 4 figures for the commercial Polycoms but we also dont want something that lasts less than a couple years. Ive bought the Anker brands and other affordable versions of speakerphones but they are fragile, lack a decent dynamic range and sometimes come with awkward controls or poor bluetooth connectivity (e.g. Bluetooth ver2.0).Enter the Jabra Speak 510.This puppy is not only sized small enough to easily toss into your computer bag but it even comes with its own custom padded neoprene case. The cable for charging neatly tucks away underneath the unit with even enough forethought by the designers to ensure that the USB connector can click into place without awkward tabs, etc. This means you dont have to worry if you forgot your micro/mini/A/B/C USB or proprietary power cable. But even if you did, Ive gotten several hours of conference calls with this workhorse. Ive used it at least 6-7 hours per week without a recharge.The controls are capacitive touch and the LEDs are multicolored and easy to understand without any instructions. Hit the battery button and youll get a red (or all greens when fully charged) fuel gauge style me.

The very first call I used the Speak 410 on the other party kept telling me there was a terrible echo on everything I said and that they could not understand me, I was in a 10x10 office.I was using the Speak 410 connected by USB to a new HP laptop and using the program Avaya. I used the Speak 410 for 5 more calls and every person on the other end of the call told me I had a terrible echo on everything I said and had a hard time understanding what I was saying. I disconnected the Speak 410 from the laptop, reconnected my headphones and did not have any further issues with an echo. I returned the Speak 410 for a refund.Update 3/12/17: After reading a lot of the other positive reviews for the Speak 410 I decided my issue with the echo was likely a setting on the ... MoreThe very first call I used the Speak 410 on the other party kept telling me there was a terrible echo on everything I said and that they could not understand me, I was in a 10x10 office.I was using the Speak 410 connected by USB to a new HP laptop and using the program Avaya. I used the Speak 410 for 5 more calls and every person on the other end of the call told me I had a terrible echo on everything I said and had a hard time understanding what I was saying. I disconnected the Speak 410 from the laptop, reconnected my headphones and did not have any further issues with an echo. I returned the Speak 410 for a refund.Update 3/12/17: After reading a lot of the other positive reviews for the Speak 410 I decided my issue with the echo was likely a setting on the computer and not a defect so I ordered a Speak 510 as I also wanted Bluetooth capability. When the Speak 510 arrived I connected it to my same computer with the USB connection. This time I went into the computers control panel section for audio and turned off the internal microphone and speaker on the computer. PRESTO! I have now been using the Speak 510 everyday for 2 weeks and not 1 complaint for an echo, the speaker quality is also very good. There is no doubt in my mind that if I would have done this same process of turning of the internal microphone and speaker on the computer I would not have had any echo issues with the Speak 410. I would now highly recommend either the Speak 410 or the Speak 510. I use Avaya as.

Very nice and high quality audio device. In brief, it mimics the conference speaker and microphone compo that you often see in every conference rooms desks. It is a pretty compact and it comes with a pouch for you to carry it around while traveling. The software allows you to flash new firmware to the device. Works extremely well on MAC upon downloading the Jabra Suite for MAC. The mute button works extremely well, it is digital and has red LED to shows mute on/off. It also has volume control with white LED showing the volume level. Call and hangup buttons work well with Skype but are not currently supported by other apps such as Wizeberry Chime. If you need a professional audio quality microphone and speaker in one portable device, then this is your best option. I ... MoreVery nice and high quality audio device. In brief, it mimics the conference speaker and microphone compo that you often see in every conference rooms desks. It is a pretty compact and it comes with a pouch for you to carry it around while traveling. The software allows you to flash new firmware to the device. Works extremely well on MAC upon downloading the Jabra Suite for MAC. The mute button works extremely well, it is digital and has red LED to shows mute on/off. It also has volume control with white LED showing the volume level. Call and hangup buttons work well with Skype but are not currently supported by other apps such as Wizeberry Chime. If you need a professional audio quality microphone and speaker in one portable device, then this is your best option. I join several calls daily form my laptop and I tested at least 3 other devices and nothing in this price range match up to the Jabra 410. Quality and ease of operation make this unit the only unit i would highly recommend.

Im a professional consultant, and I use this for conference calls from home, with my cell. I had tried another brand (Motorola Roadster Pro), and this one works soooo much better. Finally, my colleagues can hear me as clearly as I can hear them. I have had zero complaints about call quality. I do a lot of calls with multiple people from multiple locations, and some of them are in conference rooms together.One of the things I really like is that the speakerphone is very quick and easy to connect once your phone knows it - simply hold the On button for 1-2 seconds. All buttons - on/off, battery life, volume, mute, etc. - are touch sensitive spots on the rim, clearly marked. When you press mute, red lights show around the rim to remind you. Or you can use the mute on ... MoreIm a professional consultant, and I use this for conference calls from home, with my cell. I had tried another brand (Motorola Roadster Pro), and this one works soooo much better. Finally, my colleagues can hear me as clearly as I can hear them. I have had zero complaints about call quality. I do a lot of calls with multiple people from multiple locations, and some of them are in conference rooms together.One of the things I really like is that the speakerphone is very quick and easy to connect once your phone knows it - simply hold the On button for 1-2 seconds. All buttons - on/off, battery life, volume, mute, etc. - are touch sensitive spots on the rim, clearly marked. When you press mute, red lights show around the rim to remind you. Or you can use the mute on your phone.The battery charge holds for a long time. I was in a 3 hour meeting the other day, and it used maybe 1/4 of the battery charge. I bought the model with the dongle. It wraps around the base and stays our of the way when not in use. I plug the USB into my computer whenever I want to charge it. I leave the speakerphone sitting on my monitors base until I need it. It has a nice cloth, zippered sleeve for when I go on the road.If you need to move the speaker while youre on a call, be careful about not touching the rim and accidentally triggering one of the buttons.When this one dies, Ill be buying it again unless Jabra comes out with an enhanced model. This has everything I need and the call qual.

This speaker is my everyday unit. I use this for all my calls, as I often work remotely and all my calls are done VoIP (through the computer). I often sit on calls that are upwards of two hours long, so I prefer not to keep an earpiece in (even the most comfortable unit gets a little annoying after being on all day). This offers excellent sound quality for both myself and my audience, and best of all- it doesn’t sound like I’m talking over a speaker. The charger port/USB is fully integrated and nests within the base of the unit, so it won’t accidentally detach or be lost. And because it’s a standard USB, this will work with just about any piece of technology you have. This also comes with a simple zip-around case so you can toss this in your bag without it getting ... MoreThis speaker is my everyday unit. I use this for all my calls, as I often work remotely and all my calls are done VoIP (through the computer). I often sit on calls that are upwards of two hours long, so I prefer not to keep an earpiece in (even the most comfortable unit gets a little annoying after being on all day). This offers excellent sound quality for both myself and my audience, and best of all- it doesn’t sound like I’m talking over a speaker. The charger port/USB is fully integrated and nests within the base of the unit, so it won’t accidentally detach or be lost. And because it’s a standard USB, this will work with just about any piece of technology you have. This also comes with a simple zip-around case so you can toss this in your bag without it getting dusty or knocking about. This also has a felt-bottomed pedestal which grips nicely onto surfaces without leaving an marks or scratches. I highly recommend this if you spend a lot of time on calls. It’s held up for two years so far with no issues at all.

Good piece of kit!

The sound quality is clear and there have been no complaints about my voice clarity on the other end of calls. The unit plugs and plays with PC/laptop without the need for driver installation and automatically takes over from your inbuilt speakers (great if your admin has restricted software installs to your work laptop). I have mine simultaneously paired with my iPhone, so I can alternate between phone and PC remote meeting platforms (tried with Loopup, Zoom, Team, Skype and Hangouts platforms) and it works well on all of them.I have 2 gripes so far and deducted 1 star accordingly. Firstly, when connected to your laptop and to a Bluetooth phone simultaneously, and you are on a PC based conference call, if you get a notification sound on your phone of an incoming ... MoreThe sound quality is clear and there have been no complaints about my voice clarity on the other end of calls. The unit plugs and plays with PC/laptop without the need for driver installation and automatically takes over from your inbuilt speakers (great if your admin has restricted software installs to your work laptop). I have mine simultaneously paired with my iPhone, so I can alternate between phone and PC remote meeting platforms (tried with Loopup, Zoom, Team, Skype and Hangouts platforms) and it works well on all of them.I have 2 gripes so far and deducted 1 star accordingly. Firstly, when connected to your laptop and to a Bluetooth phone simultaneously, and you are on a PC based conference call, if you get a notification sound on your phone of an incoming message or similar, your PC conference call sound cuts out temporarily. Secondly, disappointingly I found that the USB cable is hard-wired into the speaker and not user changeable. As the most vulnerable part of this kit and the first thing likely to fail, you cannot simply replace a failed or damaged cable without factoring in the cost and inconvenience of a repair. I leave the inbuilt cable wrapped around the unit base and instead use a 3rd party extension cable from the plug to the laptop to hopefully reduce the risk. Not ideal, but at least my extension will get the wear and tear and this is replaceable.Overall a solid piece of kit and glad I purchased despite the negative points mentioned above.

Life and ear saver

This thing literally saved my life. If it weren’t for this external speaker my ears would be broken. The sound quality is excellent. Not just of the people you talk with, but also of you when you talk. There is no echo that is caused when I speak through the speakerphone to people on the line. I have never gotten any comments back from anyone that it is difficult to hear; in fact, it has been just the opposite. Most people I talked to after I first got this device commented on how clear and easy it is to understand compared to other people. My husband even used it to do remote music teaching during the pandemic. The quality of the sound was still good despite the louder volume. The one thing I think I can suggest that Jabra develop is AI that can determine when to ... MoreThis thing literally saved my life. If it weren’t for this external speaker my ears would be broken. The sound quality is excellent. Not just of the people you talk with, but also of you when you talk. There is no echo that is caused when I speak through the speakerphone to people on the line. I have never gotten any comments back from anyone that it is difficult to hear; in fact, it has been just the opposite. Most people I talked to after I first got this device commented on how clear and easy it is to understand compared to other people. My husband even used it to do remote music teaching during the pandemic. The quality of the sound was still good despite the louder volume. The one thing I think I can suggest that Jabra develop is AI that can determine when to mute people because they are inappropriately off mute or just otherwise stupid, and then send a signal to that person’s computer to mute them or - even better - just drop them from the call. That would save a lot of uncomfortable discussions.

Only for quiet environments, but then a smartphone alone would work as well.

I needed it when making Skype/whatsapp calls with my phone when talking to grand parents. When the kids make noise and talk it is sometimes difficult to hear the other end as they get cut off so I thought this Jabra Speak would solve it as it says it is full-duplex. However it does not work in full duplex (i.e. sound should) so it is not better than using the phone. The only improvement is that the sound is slightly more powerful than using the phone's built-in loudspeaker.Another drawback with Jabra Speak over the build-in mic and speaker is that when the other party starts to speak they sound is attenuated for about the first 2 seconds. This also occurs if talking in a quiet room, one person to another.I have seen some others complain about that the volume of ... MoreI needed it when making Skype/whatsapp calls with my phone when talking to grand parents. When the kids make noise and talk it is sometimes difficult to hear the other end as they get cut off so I thought this Jabra Speak would solve it as it says it is full-duplex. However it does not work in full duplex (i.e. sound should) so it is not better than using the phone. The only improvement is that the sound is slightly more powerful than using the phone's built-in loudspeaker.Another drawback with Jabra Speak over the build-in mic and speaker is that when the other party starts to speak they sound is attenuated for about the first 2 seconds. This also occurs if talking in a quiet room, one person to another.I have seen some others complain about that the volume of the speakers is not enough. I think they are enough for a fairly quiet office or room, but with kids around or in a noisier office or factory they are sometimes not powerful enough or on the limit.It's quite easy to use, but it is more work than using the smartphones built in mic/speaker of course. And you have to go find the thing and you have to connect the bluetooth and you have to have it charged and you have to carry it around together with the phone if you want to move around in the room/house. If you are more than 2-3 meters from the Jabra Speak no one will hear you. If you use video the sound will also come from another direction than the video if the Jabra and the smartphone are not right next to each other which can be a bit weird especially for kids.