VXI BlueParrott Roadwarrior B250-XT Bluetooth Headset
Features at a glance
- Loudest Bluetooth headset we carry
- Designed for truck drivers but now available for everyone
- Adjustable boom microphone for optimal sound-staging
- Use all day without battery worries, the B250-XT has 16 hours of talk time - more than any other headset
Description
The adjustable boom microphone is noise canceling so your callers will hear you and not all the noise around you. Even if you are not a trucker the BlueParrot Roadwarrior B250-XT is the loudest and clearest Bluetooth headset made.
This Bluetooth headset also boasts 16 hours of talk-time, so you don’t ever have to worry about it running down while you are on those long hauls. Back to top
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer | VXI |
| Type | Cellular |
| Wearing Style | Over-the-Head |
| Max Range / Cord Length | 66 ft. |
| Connector Type (view connectors) | Bluetooth v2.0
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| Weight | 0.3 oz. |
| Lines: (telephone products only) | Not Applicable |
| Compatibility | Works with your existing cell phone |
| Microphone | Noise-canceling |
| Earpiece | Leatherette |
| Color | Grey |
| Special Technologies | Not Applicable |
| Warranty | 1 Year Replacement |
| Battery Life | 16 hours talk-time |
| Reversible | Yes |
| Handset Lifter Compatible | Not Applicable |
| Busy Light | Not Applicable |
| Quick Disconnect | Not Applicable |
| DC Adapter Compatible | Yes |
| Digital Encryption | No |
| What's in the box? | RoadWarrior B250-XT Headset, Car Charger, Wall Charger, Replacement Ear Cushion, Replacement Microphone Wind Screen, User Guide |
Customer Reviews
Average Customer rating for this item: 
Eustace, TX
lamar, CO
Kansas City, KS
BTW, Headsets.com's sales, customer service, shipping department and follow through is outstanding as well!
Capital Resources Holdings, Inc.
Gulf Breeze, FL
Grand Rapids, MI
Comfort is amazing. I cannot begin to figure out how to tell you how many times that I have laid down in the bed at night and placed my head on the pillow only to sit up and take my B250 off because I forgot that I had it on. I get up in the morning and after my morning shower I put in on and don't even think about it again until either I am using it or 18 hours later when I go to bed and plug it in. I have no idea how long the thing will last on a charge - it has never run down and there have been days that I could not charge it at night and used it for 3 days straight. Once I left my charger in a hotel room and contacted them the next day and they mailed it to me. I received the charger after being without it a total time of 3 days using it 14 to 18 hours a day and it only started giving me a low battery sound the last 4 hours!!
People talk about the "beauty" of this unit, but it works so great that I do not care!!
Hurst, TX
This has left me in the position of just haviung buying another headset because no other company offers anything close to this product as far as sound quality, BUT THIS HAS GOTTEN VERY EXPENSIVE AT ABOUT A HUNDRED DOLLARS A POP AT THE LOCAL TRUCK STOPS.
I've opened one of my B250-XT headsets to find a battery that is made in China and the VXi Corporation says can not be found because it's "made just for them."
However, they are very quick to ask that you send your headset to them and pay $55.00, half the price of the headset in the first place, they will replace it for you.
When they told me that, it just made me angry and determined to find a suppler for these batteries. In fact, I laughed at their tech support rep, explained my educational background and told them they are nuts if they think the Chinese would make anything and not be willing to sell it freely to anyone with the money.
Would anyone be interested in having some spare or replacement batteries for these headsets if I can find a supplier?
I know there are going to be plenty of people that will think I'm a scam artist, but I'm just trying to find the solution to a problem that I know every owner of this product will face.
If you would like me you let you know when I have these batteries, just email me at ebhammonds@gmail.com and I'll let you know as soon as I have tested a sample and have a supply of them to offer.
I have found the manufacturer in China and am now waiting to hear back from a possible supplier over there.
Runaway Bay, TX
Artesia
Ontario, CA
Dallas, TX
ASHVILLE, OH
M&T Air Conditioning Ltd.
Surrey, BC
Burkeville, VA
PHH Home lLoans
La Jolla, CA
CSX
Seffner , FL
LEGACY TRANSPORT
MINOT, ND
With my iphone 4, this headset fades in and out and is about 1/2 as loud as my Plantronics 925 on the outgoing volume. The fading is very noticeable on for the listener and verified by apple iphone tech support. Her comment was that I sounded great on the phone and on the 925.
I had called tech support and he did say they having some issues with the iphone 4 so there was nothing he could do about it. He was a bit condescending and tried to tell me it was because of the type of bluetooth in the iphone. I checked it and sure looks to me to be the identical 2.1 version.
As it is now, I have people asking me if I am there (can't hear me), say my voice fluctuates in volume, is of poor quality.
The incoming volume is so loud I had to turn down to almost minimum. That is fine with me, however, the phones volume controls do nothing to adjust ether volume. The incoming has to be done on the headset and the outgoing sound is not adjustable in the headset or the phone.
The voice command works great as do the redial although none of the button functions are similar to my other headsets, it is just a learning curve thing and some dropped calls to get it down.
The battery seems excellent and I have not run it out yet. 15 hours may be possible! Seems to charge fast as well.
The fit is not that great for my 7-5/8 hat size. I cannot get the mike in front of my mouth and the over the head strap will not extend as far as I would like it to.
Remember that the mike is directional and if you take the foam off you can see one side has "talk" moulded into it and that is the side to have facing your mouth. It is a little louder with the foam off.
This is a large, heavy headset. Be forewarned. I am used to over the head style so it is not as much of an issue for me as it might be for someone coming from an "in you ear" style. Also, in the heat, my ear sweats under the cushion. I leave it off my head above 80F.
In short, I would call the manufacture and check for phone compatibility first, then make sure you buy through a company with a liberal return policy such as Amazon proper so you don't get stuck with a headset that not satisfy the basic needs of a bluetooth headset.
If you have an iphone 4, I would look elsewhere for a BT solution that actually works.
oakland, CA
Houston, BC
Tucson, AZ
Edward Blake Associates
Milpitas, CA
Weaver, AL
More importantly the customer service of this company with amaze you with their professional demeanor...
Seattle, WA
Pegasus Systems & Integration, LLC
Sicklerville, NJ
LOADANDGONOW
Kilgore, TX
Westport, CT
After several months it developed a problem where the controls stopped working right. I called Headsets and the rep said "that is really unusual but you will have a new one tomorrow. Just send in the one you have and there is not charge." And that's just what happened. I love this product and this company!!
Redwood City, CA
SELF.
ORLANDO, FL
Advanced Disposal
Millbrook, AL
we us panasonic kx-dt343 at our pharmacy. it is vital that my patients can hear and understand me as well as my being able to hear and understand them. they should not know that i am on bluetooth. up till now i am not satisfied.
valley drug and compounding
encino, CA
Redwood City, CA
Trenton, OH
owned. Easy to set up and use.
Baltimore, MD
works great
calgary, AB
millgrove, ON
Now let's be clear, if you want to win fashion awards, you won't buy this headset. So if you primarily want ear jewelry and don't give a rats patootie about call quality, find something else. But if you want to hear your calls, if you want your callers to hear you like you were there with them, and if you want a rock solid product that lets you talk all day without a recharge, then click "Add to Cart" because it just doesn't get better than this, folks.
San Jose, CA
kc interstate
spring hill, FL
Adaptations for Independence
Creston,
United Bank
Georgetown, KY
Winnipeg, MB
Stephanie Skow, MD Inc
Lihue, HI
South Hadley, MA
Tylertown, MS
A&W Food Services of Canada Inc.
BC
TN
WA
Las Vegas , NV
Gros Executive Recruiters
TN
Great Headset!!
UT
Kathy
Airdrie, AB
NC
ID
Airdrie, AB
And you are only an email or phone call away from assistance if needed. I rate this company and product at 110%.
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TX
Geronimo Camp
Belle Center, OH
Schuylerville, NY
As does Headsets.com!
but nothing comes close to blue parrott.
My second one cause on first one I did screw up the battery by improper frequently charging.(never charge before alert for low battery).Anyway worked for 2 years.
IL
NY
CA
The Headsets.com customer service however is beyond anything I have ever experienced. You guys rock!!!
Chronotek
NC
TX
MT
BURBANK, CA
S & S DISPOSAL, INC
NYSSA , OR
miami dade transit
miami, FL
M. E. STRAUSS BROKERAGE CO.
MEMPHIS, TN
Anderson,
The good; the noise canceling is OUTSTANDING. I was driving down the freeway with the windows open talking to my girlfriend, and she thought I was sitting somewhere talking!! The unit is fairly comfortable - more so than any of the 'ear jewelry' headsets I have tried. You can't beat the boom microphone to get yourself heard - it will always outperform the 'ear jewelry' every time!! The sound quality on both ends is good, but I think it was better on my corded unit (at least on my end).
The bad; it can get a little sweaty wearing it for prolonged periods. Also the buttons are not very tactile. It took me a couple of weeks to get the feel for adjusting the volume during a call instead of hanging up on someone. Braille-like buttons, and a semi-protected (surrounded by a slight lip or crown that is also tactile) on/off button could solve that issue. I have notice some interference just moving the phone around, and the range from the phone is only about 20 feet at best. Once loosing pairing, the headset has to be prompted to reconnect, which is an inconvenience.
The ugly; I am not one to be trendy with everything, but it is a little on the 'un-streamlined' side when it comes to aesthetics. I first thought the blue parrot logo was a flaw in the finish. Overall though, I care much more about performance than appearance, and I am quite satisfied with the convenience and overall performance!!
Sacramento, CA
Broomfield, CO
bhgpr
upper montclair, NJ
I have gone over 14 hours of talking and it was still not dead.
I have stood next to my tractor engine with the hood OPEN and talking to someone and when I asked if they could hear the engine, the response was "why are you shouting?". I couldn't hear myself talking but on their end it was like I was in a quiet room. I have yet been on ANY environment where the
other person could hear anything at all besides my voice.
Those are the strong points and what sells this headset. Those two features. (battery life and noise canceling)
The downside is that you look like you are ready to say "would you like to try our new value menu burger meal?" at any moment. However if you are in a truck stop you will blend right in. Let's just say it's the type of headset you typically leave in your vehicle.
Also, I noticed after about 3 hours of talking my ear started to sweat a little but nothing terrible. Minor issue at best.
The bottom line is this. If you want to hear the person you are talking to and you want them to hear you like a land line AND be able to use it ALL day long, this is your headset. Trust me, I'm particular and l'll never use a different headset driving my rig again.
This headset not only gives 16 hours of talk time, but the noise cancellation is like nothing on earth. I stood next to my tractor trailer engine running with the hood OPEN and the person on the other end of the phone could not hear anything at all but my voice. This headset is truly amazing. I even tried driving 65 with both windows down and the stereo at a pretty high volume and still, the other person only heard my voice. Bottom line is this. If you are tired of people not hearing you or you not hearing them (this headset is so loud you will need to turn it down) or of your background noise interfering, or of it dying out, GET THIS HEADSET. PERIOD.
Appliance Service Station, Inc
Seattle, WA
Eaglecreek Realty Services, Inc
Wichita, KS
Keller Williams
Lancaster, PA
Also, it connects with my Blackberry Curve very reliably. No hit and miss like with the Jawbone and others.
Sound quality is excellent as well.
AK
This is, hands down, the ugliest headset you will ever own. You will look like a throwback from the '80s. However, you will sound like a million dollars. Everyone I've called has asked me if I ditched my cell phone for a land line, it's that clear. I work with a lot of computers, and our data center is loud. People hear me without any problems, and I can hear them as well.
I have owned the Jawbone I and II, the Blue Ant Z9, various Motorola headsets and just about every Plantronics headset. This one, simply, blows them away with sound quality (incoming and outgoing).
The other day, I had to use my Jawbone (Version 1) (the B250 was charging) and everyone complained about how lousy I sounded compared to before.
The bottom line is this: if you want a headset that gives you as close to land line sound quality (or wired headset sound quality), then this is your headset.
Ultra International
Lees Summit, MO
upper montclair, NJ
NJ
The only thing that I would suggest is that Bluetooth live chat rep know their product better when contacted about problem solving. Helpful hint: By the way, if the connection from the bluetooth disconnects from the hand held. All you have to do is plug the headset back into the charger, place your phone next to the headset, wait 45 seconds and it will reconnect. It resets itself and works great after this little glitch is rectified.
Thanks for carrying a great product at a great price.
Ordered on Friday, and was delivered Monday morning.
Both of our headsets are Bluetooth, hers is a light weight over the head type, and it works great, but the battery life is shorter than mine.
I was happy to find that the BlueParrott came with both a wall charger, as well as a car charger.
The sound is great, I can hear every word spoken, as well, people I am talking to can understand me perfectly, no external noise.
I would highly suggest this headset for anyone working in the trucking industry, or any other type of work environment that has high noise levels.
It is a little bulky, but that is alright, it is worth dealing with for the sound quality.
The Roadwarrior B250 is excellent in all aspects.
I can hear clearly without much effort. it was easy to pair with my phone. I was also complimented on how no noise was heard from my side of phone call. The unit is built sturdy but feels comfortable. This has to be the best unit i have purchased with competitive pricing. I will recommend it to other truckers that have been looking for a unit this great.
Thank You for solving my hands-free communication needs.
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