Amazon.com.au:Customer reviews: Jabra Speak 710 Speaker Phone - Unified Communications Certified Portable Conference Speaker with Bluetooth Adapter and USB - Connect with Laptops, Smartphones and Tablets, Black
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Absolutely love this beyond words and have been completely blown away by how great it is. We've had it a couple of weeks or so now and so have had lots of time to fall in love with it under lots of different scenarios. Didn't doubt it's capabilities for conference calls/family video calls etc and it captures audio really well from all angles on that front (people have been amazed on Skype calls when 3 or 4 of us are all gabbling around the kitchen table at once), but really wasn't sure how good this would be in doubling up as a decent Bluetooth speaker too, but it's absolutely awesome (likewise if you prefer it wired in) with not one drop out or buffering nonsense or any issues at all. Really great immersive cinematic sound for streaming videos or watching films as this knocks my laptop speakers out of the water and so much easier than wired in speakers or mediocre Bluetooth speakers at a desktop too - this connects with no issue what so ever, takes up hardly any space at all and also actually looks pretty awesome too. It's just very neat, easy and compact. So compact that it's hard to believe it could sound this good as it sounds tons better than Bluetooth speakers I've tried that are nearly 10 times the size.
For playing music whilst working it's also great as again it sits on the desk without taking up any space or any time/hassle with setting it up or issues and has a lovely full sound which you just wouldn't think could come from such a small speaker - it give it's all and asks for virtually nothing back! The perfect audio-spouse. Battery life is great for this level of audio quality too and only takes less than 3 hours to charge it up fully and I just can't think of a single bad word to say about it - although it has made me take even longer in the bath on a Sunday morning as I can just keep topping the hot water up whilst streaming Steve Wright on Radio 2 through this in the bathroom - bliss!
This is a product that targets a particular audience, people who may work in business who have a lot of meetings and conferences or someone who works from home running a business who needs hands free voice control with the best quality. I would say this is not the bluetooth speaker for someone who likes to listen to music alone, although the sound is quite good.
With a stand on the back this speaker can sit upright at your desk meaning the sound can be directed straight to you giving you the best positioning, Connecting to your phone is so easy through bluetooth and I found the interface which lights up very simple but effective.
The sound is well balanced and full bodied which can full up a room and does reach a good volume too, voices sound clear and crisp and is a definite considerable upgrade from your phones loudspeaker. Music on this had punchy mids and bright highs but the bass can become quite distorted when tested with some of the lows its fair to say i have heard better sound for music on bluetooth speakers half the price. But with being capable of giving fantastic sound with voices this makes this speaker ideal for audiobooks as it can sit next to you on your bedside cabinet.
This speaker is good at what it is primarily meant for with calls, but when you compare it as a whole to speakers this price range there are quite alot out there which are more well rounded with higher quality sound. This is perfect for somebody who is in business and needs a product like this, but I cant help but think this is very limited and marketed to a particular type of buyer and is also priced a bit too high when you look at it as a full package.
This review is for the Jabra Speak 710 UC Conference Speakerphone.
I am very familiar with Jabra products since owning several of their headphones and speakers, therefore I was very excited when asked to review this. I have been waiting a little longer to review it as I wanted more use out of it to formulate my honest unbiased opinion.
In my honest opinion, Jabra has been able to condense everything you need in a perfectly all-round speakerphone such as; the ability to conference call multiple people at once, wireless bluetooth listening for music and Google Home & Alexa compatibility - all plug and play!
Design & Build Quality:
It features a very sleek, professional design with a minimalistic glossy finish - perfect for business or any situation.
It is very lightweight, although sturdy, weighing at only 290 grams, it is very portable and is probably the lightest high quality speakerphone I have tested.
The front of the speaker is touch sensitive, highly responsive and can be turned on via the power button at the touch of a finger. Due to its glossy appearance the front of the speaker can be scratched and must be handled with care and cleaned regularly.
The back of the speaker contains a built in kickstand for standing it at an angle and a dongal compartment for devices which don’t support bluetooth.
Embedded within its ring like shape, Jabra has cleverly compartmentalised its USB charging cable which can be wrapped around it for easy storage - no need to carry around wires anymore.
Design wise, for such a compact and portable speaker, this is the best you are going to get.
Features:
The speaker contains 12 LED lights at the front of its touch sensitive panel for:
- Increasing and decreasing the volume - Calling and hanging up - a button to activate Siri/Google Home/Alexa - A battery indicator - A button to activate or mute the microphone - A button to link more than one speaker
The LED’s will change function/symbol depending on what you are currently using it for, for example, the microphone button will only light up if a call is active otherwise it will dim itself for battery saving.
Sound Quality & Conference Calling:
Where do I start, the microphone on this thing is phenomenal. I have now parted ways with my current headphones and opted in for this speaker during Skype calls, playing games and calling as the call quality for myself and others is unmatched and I have been told I am a lot more clear.
It features a noise cancelling microphone which clears out background noise, making it the perfect speaker phone for noisy environments. Due to the nature of conference calling containing several individuals, this is beneficial to eliminate noise pollution during online-meetings.
I was overly impressed with its music capabilities as a wireless speaker, it gives a very balanced sound that doesn’t ignore the high tones, mids or the bass. One of these speakers can fill a whole room with clear sounding music, I cannot imagine how two would sound and I am honestly contemplating buying another just to test it. Watching netflix with this thing made me feel like I was in a cinema.
(In the video I posted I am testing the sound of the speaker at only 50% as it was night time and I did not want to wake the neighbours).
But as you can see, the sound quality is superb.
Bluetooth & Connectivity:
The speaker phone is plug and play and can be instantly listened to in seconds or you can simply listen to it via bluetooth. It uses the latest bluetooth technology therefore it can be paired with any bluetooth device.
It has the ability to connect to multiple devices at once in seconds and you can also pair two speakers at the one time for the ultimate cinematic-stereo sounding experience.
The Bluetooth connectivity didn’t display any problems and no disconnections occurred after prolonged usage. Its Bluetooth range can reach up to lengths of 100 ft. The speaker also remembers your device and will connect to it as soon as it is turned on.
Charging & Battery Life:
It comes fully charged and after a two weeks of using it I finally had to charge it. Charging time is quick, after 2 hours I had a full battery; which lasts 15 hours of continued use.
The speaker is able to be charged and listened to at the same time without the need of bluetooth being turned on if you prefer wiring your speaker. I found this perfect for the PS4 as my monitor lacks built in speakers. Therefore if they are plugged in they will never run out.
What comes in the box:
It comes in branded Jabra retail packaging which makes it perfect for a gift. Included in its box comes its user manual and soft carry case that zips tightly.
Overall thoughts:
This speakerphone is simply unmatched by any speakers I have currently tested that is intended for both HD quality calling and listening. You will not find a speaker of this sound quality in such a compact device.
It is simply as perfect you will get in a wireless speaker. If you are considering high definition speakers to add to your desktop setup, for business or for daily lounging then pick these up.
The feeling of being able to pair these to your devices, removing them to clean around and taking them on the go with you is amazing.
They are very compact and sound like more expensive speakers with subwoofers, therefore the versatility of this speaker is endless and really declutters the space on your desk. They pair well with smart televisions equally.
10/10. I am purchasing another speaker.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Speakerphone I have tried - HD Audio, HD calling, portable & provides a cinematic experience!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 August 2019
This review is for the Jabra Speak 710 UC Conference Speakerphone.
I am very familiar with Jabra products since owning several of their headphones and speakers, therefore I was very excited when asked to review this. I have been waiting a little longer to review it as I wanted more use out of it to formulate my honest unbiased opinion.
In my honest opinion, Jabra has been able to condense everything you need in a perfectly all-round speakerphone such as; the ability to conference call multiple people at once, wireless bluetooth listening for music and Google Home & Alexa compatibility - all plug and play!
Design & Build Quality:
It features a very sleek, professional design with a minimalistic glossy finish - perfect for business or any situation.
It is very lightweight, although sturdy, weighing at only 290 grams, it is very portable and is probably the lightest high quality speakerphone I have tested.
The front of the speaker is touch sensitive, highly responsive and can be turned on via the power button at the touch of a finger. Due to its glossy appearance the front of the speaker can be scratched and must be handled with care and cleaned regularly.
The back of the speaker contains a built in kickstand for standing it at an angle and a dongal compartment for devices which don’t support bluetooth.
Embedded within its ring like shape, Jabra has cleverly compartmentalised its USB charging cable which can be wrapped around it for easy storage - no need to carry around wires anymore.
Design wise, for such a compact and portable speaker, this is the best you are going to get.
Features:
The speaker contains 12 LED lights at the front of its touch sensitive panel for:
- Increasing and decreasing the volume - Calling and hanging up - a button to activate Siri/Google Home/Alexa - A battery indicator - A button to activate or mute the microphone - A button to link more than one speaker
The LED’s will change function/symbol depending on what you are currently using it for, for example, the microphone button will only light up if a call is active otherwise it will dim itself for battery saving.
Sound Quality & Conference Calling:
Where do I start, the microphone on this thing is phenomenal. I have now parted ways with my current headphones and opted in for this speaker during Skype calls, playing games and calling as the call quality for myself and others is unmatched and I have been told I am a lot more clear.
It features a noise cancelling microphone which clears out background noise, making it the perfect speaker phone for noisy environments. Due to the nature of conference calling containing several individuals, this is beneficial to eliminate noise pollution during online-meetings.
I was overly impressed with its music capabilities as a wireless speaker, it gives a very balanced sound that doesn’t ignore the high tones, mids or the bass. One of these speakers can fill a whole room with clear sounding music, I cannot imagine how two would sound and I am honestly contemplating buying another just to test it. Watching netflix with this thing made me feel like I was in a cinema.
(In the video I posted I am testing the sound of the speaker at only 50% as it was night time and I did not want to wake the neighbours).
But as you can see, the sound quality is superb.
Bluetooth & Connectivity:
The speaker phone is plug and play and can be instantly listened to in seconds or you can simply listen to it via bluetooth. It uses the latest bluetooth technology therefore it can be paired with any bluetooth device.
It has the ability to connect to multiple devices at once in seconds and you can also pair two speakers at the one time for the ultimate cinematic-stereo sounding experience.
The Bluetooth connectivity didn’t display any problems and no disconnections occurred after prolonged usage. Its Bluetooth range can reach up to lengths of 100 ft. The speaker also remembers your device and will connect to it as soon as it is turned on.
Charging & Battery Life:
It comes fully charged and after a two weeks of using it I finally had to charge it. Charging time is quick, after 2 hours I had a full battery; which lasts 15 hours of continued use.
The speaker is able to be charged and listened to at the same time without the need of bluetooth being turned on if you prefer wiring your speaker. I found this perfect for the PS4 as my monitor lacks built in speakers. Therefore if they are plugged in they will never run out.
What comes in the box:
It comes in branded Jabra retail packaging which makes it perfect for a gift. Included in its box comes its user manual and soft carry case that zips tightly.
Overall thoughts:
This speakerphone is simply unmatched by any speakers I have currently tested that is intended for both HD quality calling and listening. You will not find a speaker of this sound quality in such a compact device.
It is simply as perfect you will get in a wireless speaker. If you are considering high definition speakers to add to your desktop setup, for business or for daily lounging then pick these up.
The feeling of being able to pair these to your devices, removing them to clean around and taking them on the go with you is amazing.
They are very compact and sound like more expensive speakers with subwoofers, therefore the versatility of this speaker is endless and really declutters the space on your desk. They pair well with smart televisions equally.
Update: After having used this speaker for some time I am removing another star from the rating (down to 3 now) and more often than not, it fails in one way or another if being used via Bluetooth to pair to a phone (iPhone 6s in this case). It starts OK, but during the call, the audio deteriorates to such a point that I have to stop using the speaker and go back to just using the phone. It's either the other participants can't clearly hear me, or I can't hear them. I've not had anything similar when using via USB with the PC, so it must be something to do with the Bluetooth function. Not great for the price of the speaker, expected more to be honest.
This speaker is definitely well made and has great sound quality and features. I’ve so far used this for listening to music while working, holding 1-1 Skype calls, and also having multi-participant calls when the conference phone in one of our meeting rooms failed. We had 5 attendees in the room for the call. On each occurrence, the speaker performed brilliantly. Music is crisp and clear without being too bass heavy, during 1-1 calls I could be heard clearly and I could hear the other participant clearly also. During the conference call, even though the room was reasonably sized and the desk was an odd shape, everyone could hear everyone else on the call and it worked perfectly. It connects instantly to any device previously paired to it (I’ve paired it to my iPhone as well as my laptop), both recognised by the speaker as smart phones! My only negative point if any would be on price. I just feel that this product is slightly too highly priced for what it is. There is no question that it is a well made product that’s very high quality and easy to carry in your laptop bag etc, but I’m just not sure I would pay as much as this for what is effectively a hands free Bluetooth speaker with some bells and whistles. I suppose the price is reflective of the quality of the microphone etc making sure it’s absolutely focussed on capturing what it needs to (your voice), and reducing what it doesn’t (background noise etc).
As soon as you unpack the speaker and hold it you know you have a quality product. Not only that but this device is truly plug and play.
It will take around 3 hours to fully charge the speaker and you will get around 15 hours of untethered talk time. The charging cable is built in and wrapped around the edge, the good news being that the cable is a metre long, 100cm or if you still go imperial, 39 inches. When not in use it powers down after 15 minutes and it can apparently be left on standby for over 400 days.
It will cover a meeting for up to six people.
There is a built-in stand and the bluetooth adaptor is held in its own little slot on the back.
When you switch the device on the black outer ring explodes into life, to show you touch sensitive icons. A battery indicator, volume controls, bluetooth icon for connecting and answer and end call telephone icons. There is also a link icon and one for voice assist and smart dialling.
It takes seconds to pair your device and it is as easy as 1-2-3. I have my MacBook as a Softphone connected through the USB link and on my Smartphone with Bluetooth for speed dial.
Download the connection software and you can customise certain aspects of the device, just visit the Jabra website.
You will be pleased to know that the device is compatible with most office platforms and if you have something a little less known it will still work on audio.
It is portable, but if you have two you can combine them and have a set of stereo speakers.
Sound quality on calls is clear, crisp and sharp, for music it is a little too clean, but the speaker is designed for voice calls first and it excels. It is great for talking books too.
It is also a seriously cool design, lay it flat on the table and the omni-directional microphone will pick up sounds with excellent clarity. It has a 10W output so is sufficiently loud and range on wireless depends on your environment but is around 30m or 100ft.
For personal use you can pair up to 8 devices.
Its not cheap but you get what you pay for with this Jabra Speak 710 and that’s quality. With a two year warranty, a protective neoprene case and free software updates what’s not to like?
5.0 out of 5 stars
QUALITY PERFORMANCE AND BUILD
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 August 2019
The Jabra Speak 710.
As soon as you unpack the speaker and hold it you know you have a quality product. Not only that but this device is truly plug and play.
It will take around 3 hours to fully charge the speaker and you will get around 15 hours of untethered talk time. The charging cable is built in and wrapped around the edge, the good news being that the cable is a metre long, 100cm or if you still go imperial, 39 inches. When not in use it powers down after 15 minutes and it can apparently be left on standby for over 400 days.
It will cover a meeting for up to six people.
There is a built-in stand and the bluetooth adaptor is held in its own little slot on the back.
When you switch the device on the black outer ring explodes into life, to show you touch sensitive icons. A battery indicator, volume controls, bluetooth icon for connecting and answer and end call telephone icons. There is also a link icon and one for voice assist and smart dialling.
It takes seconds to pair your device and it is as easy as 1-2-3. I have my MacBook as a Softphone connected through the USB link and on my Smartphone with Bluetooth for speed dial.
Download the connection software and you can customise certain aspects of the device, just visit the Jabra website.
You will be pleased to know that the device is compatible with most office platforms and if you have something a little less known it will still work on audio.
It is portable, but if you have two you can combine them and have a set of stereo speakers.
Sound quality on calls is clear, crisp and sharp, for music it is a little too clean, but the speaker is designed for voice calls first and it excels. It is great for talking books too.
It is also a seriously cool design, lay it flat on the table and the omni-directional microphone will pick up sounds with excellent clarity. It has a 10W output so is sufficiently loud and range on wireless depends on your environment but is around 30m or 100ft.
For personal use you can pair up to 8 devices.
Its not cheap but you get what you pay for with this Jabra Speak 710 and that’s quality. With a two year warranty, a protective neoprene case and free software updates what’s not to like?
Jabra Speak 710 Portable UC Conference Speakerphone The Jabra Speak 710 comes in a fairly understated, small box that opens like a drawer. Inside the Speak 710 is already in its very nice padded, zip-up carry case, there is also a Get Started guide book in several languages and a small safety manual (the thing that hardly anyone reads). The Get Started guide book says the unit is fully charged in three hours. So after charging, I got on with setting the unit up and trying it out. Setting up is simplicity itself, the guide shows how the controls are laid out around the periphery and once you switch on, by touching the power symbol, it bursts into life. I decided first to connect my Android smartphone, by touching the Bluetooth symbol it turns blue while a voice prompt guides you through how to go about connecting your phone. It’s all quick, easy and done in no time at all. I used the Speak 710 to make some local calls, I told everyone I called that I was testing a new device and they all commented how clear it was. My friend and I made a Skype call to my Brother in France, he could hear both of us well and made the same remark about the clarity. Connecting to my iPad as an external Bluetooth speaker was just as simple as the smartphone. The sound quality when playing music really is very good. Mid and High tones are reproduced well while the Bass sounds are a little subdued. However, music is very clear and despite less pronounced Bass there is still plenty and the tone is not at all thin or tinny, the sound is well balanced. Two of the Speak 710 units can be interconnected for stereo and would no doubt produce even better sound. I would love to try two units but sadly I only have the one at the moment. While connected to the iPad the sound level of the unit can be adjusted by the (+) Plus and (-) Minus symbols, it also links directly to the iPad control keys. A ring of 12 LEDs around the unit lights up to give a visible indication of the volume level. It is possible to connect the Speak 710 directly or by Bluetooth, in case you don’t have Bluetooth facility on your laptop or computer an adapter is included and is clipped into a space in the underside of the Speak 710. Direct USB connection to a Windows PC or Apple Mac allows you to run the Jabra Direct software. This enables you to examine the status of the Speak 710 and to change some of the settings. You can for instance update the firmware, change the device name or turn the voice guidance off/on. There is a softphone facility that allows you to answer mute and end calls directly from the Speak 710. The Jabra Direct program has facilities, many of which you may seldom need but they are there in abundance if you do. The Jabra 710 is small enough and handy enough to carry around to use as a conference phone and as a high-quality external speaker. Because of everything the Jabra 710 can do and because of the quality and ease of use, I would consider it to be good value for your money.
I was hesitant about getting this. We had a UE Boom bluetooth speaker that was superb - strong sound, easy connection, robust and portable - and we replaced it with a Libratone. The Libratone was less easy to connect to and a bit of a bulky thing to cart around - so not as easy to love. It certainly didn't work in my office because it would play some good music then halt, because of the wifi connection or bluetooth connection, I don't know.
I decided to go with the Jabra Speak. Within a minute of taking it out of the box, it was up and running. It nestles next to the computer in my home office and the music quality is super.
It's lack of bulk means it's not the same standard as the Libratone, but it works for my purposes. I often watch lectures on YouTube and listen to audiobooks and in the office or the kitchen, I can just pick up the elegant little speaker and it connects immediately. It's definitely a big improvement on the speaker on my existing computer or phone.
I'm taking the option of leaving it permanently attached to the computer through the USB port. That means it's charged up all the time. I tried plugging it into one of my Apple mains USB plugs, and it didn't seem to like that. It needs to be charged through a desk or laptop.
It also works for family FaceTime calls. It needed a bit of tweaking to get it to work with the iPhone - I pressed the button on the speaker and it connected the call to the speaker immediately. Also adjusting the input and output speakers on my Mac got the thing working on my office computer.
It comes with a smart little pouch, which means it will be great to take on business trips. I'll be able to use it for conference calls and to play music and lectures in my hotel room.
I'm not sure everyone enjoys listening to Laurence Olivier perform speeches from Shakespeare or read passages from the Bible - but I do, and this speaker broadcasts the tracks perfectly!
This is my first portable speakerphone and it is so much more convenient than my Jabra headset. I use it at my home office and it is ideal for conference calls, not having to worry about how loud it is at home as it does not matter whereas it would not be feasible in a normal office. It would be ideally used in a conference room where it is capable of accommodating 6 people. The speaker has a little stand so is perfect for pointing in my direction when using it individually but you can lay it flat if it was people sitting round a table scenario. The speaker comes with a small USB receiver if you want to use this wirelessly (as in via Bluetooth). Whichever method you use, when using the speaker it has touch sensitive buttons around the edge of the speaker which are lit-up and obvious what they do, volume up/down, mute etc. I have been using this for a few weeks and it is one of those products where you think why didn't I get something like this earlier, its so much easier than having to scramble around for an unsightly headset. The speaker comes with a nice padded case, which is handy for traveling to just put in a laptop bag or you luggage. Lastly if you are looking to buy one of these, there are several variants of the device so if it was just for home use then chances are you could save some money and buy one that doesnt need to accomodate 6 people. Overall I cannot fault this product, 5 stars
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Quality & Clarity Speakerphone
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 August 2019
This is my first portable speakerphone and it is so much more convenient than my Jabra headset. I use it at my home office and it is ideal for conference calls, not having to worry about how loud it is at home as it does not matter whereas it would not be feasible in a normal office. It would be ideally used in a conference room where it is capable of accommodating 6 people. The speaker has a little stand so is perfect for pointing in my direction when using it individually but you can lay it flat if it was people sitting round a table scenario. The speaker comes with a small USB receiver if you want to use this wirelessly (as in via Bluetooth). Whichever method you use, when using the speaker it has touch sensitive buttons around the edge of the speaker which are lit-up and obvious what they do, volume up/down, mute etc. I have been using this for a few weeks and it is one of those products where you think why didn't I get something like this earlier, its so much easier than having to scramble around for an unsightly headset. The speaker comes with a nice padded case, which is handy for traveling to just put in a laptop bag or you luggage. Lastly if you are looking to buy one of these, there are several variants of the device so if it was just for home use then chances are you could save some money and buy one that doesnt need to accomodate 6 people. Overall I cannot fault this product, 5 stars
I was asked if I’d like to review the Jabra Speak 710 Portable UC Conference Speakerphone for Conference Calls and Music - Retail Pack, and I said yes.
In the box you’ll find contains the Speak 710 UC Conference Speakerphone with Link 370 Adaptor (Standard UC Version).
I like the design of this Bluetooth speakerphone. You’ll find that it’s well made and should last a while.
It’s easy to connect and easy to use.
I like the built in charging cable which neatly wraps around the speaker, which also means it’s one less cable for me to misplace.
Charging time is 3 hours and get up to 15 hours of use.
When using your speaker you can have it flat on a surface or use the stand that’s on the back of the speaker as it just flips out. I’d rather use it flat on a surface.
This speaker is compatible with many online voice call service like:- Skype for Business, Adobe Connect, Google Hangouts and more.
The built in microphone gives good production of sound as it picks up everything, so I’ve been told by family who I talk to.
Personally I use this with Goggle Hangouts, when making a call on my computer. I also use it when I’m listening to music on my computer.
The only downside is the price it is a little on the expensive side, and due to that I’m giving it 4 stars.
