Independent review of Logitech H800 headphones7 min read

I bought this Logitech H800 headset / headphones primarily for use in Skype conversations, but they have actually become my favorite all-round headphones, whether I work, walk, chill out, Skype, or talk on the phone.

I was pretty happy with the headphones I already had (A pair of Bose QuietComfort 15 and a pair of Koss PortaPro’s), but I needed something with a microphone, for the purpose of taking support telephone calls via phone and Skype. My first purchase was actually the very cheapest headset with a mic that they had in the store. I wasn’t planning to use it for anything other than to speak with people, so I didn’t care about sound quality.

However, my experience with the really cheap headset was a bad one, as the connectors didn’t fit in my laptop, and also, it was not possible to connect it to my cellphone, so I couldn’t really use it. I decided to go back to the store and this time, I opted for the more expensive option, the Logitech H800. Boy, am I happy that I did. These have turned out to be really great, not only for Skype / telephone conversations, but actually as a general, all-round set of headphones that sound great, are super comfortable, and fill all my requirements for connectivity, with both Bluetooth and USB.

Build / Comfort / Fit

For taking calls or Skype conversations, the microphone arm is in position

When just listening to music, the microphone arm is simply pushed up so it hides inside the “frame”.

Another great feature is the H800’s ability to fold together for easy packing. You can fold them as shown in the image below, and in this position they are small enough to fit in your coat pocket, or in the small side compartment of, say, a rucksack.

The H800 folds together like this, so they fit in your coat pocket or other small space.

Sound quality

Connectivity / features

There is a slot for storing the micro USB dongle inside the left headphone. Smart!

Controls / buttons

• Mode: Off / Bluetooth / USB dongle
• Next/Previous Track selector.
• Volume + / Volume –
• Mute microphone
• A combined Pick up / Hang up / Pause / Play button.

Once you get familiar with these over a few days of use, you learn to use them without looking, so you simply put your finger on the right button and press it, while the headphone is sitting on your head. Works perfectly for me.

This image shows all the controls described above. The USB dongle, to the right on the picture.

Power / charging

The only time you connect a wire to the H800 is when you charge them

Summary

• Skype conversations
• Answering Support telephone calls in connection with my job
• Listening to music while taking walks in the nature
• Listening to music while doing moderate workout / exercise at home. (Light weight lifting, general light gymnastics).
• Watching movies on my PC.
• I even use them now as my “main” headphones when editing audio, mixing audio files and so on, using audio editing tools such as Vegas Pro, Soundforge, Sonar and others.

The only thing I don’t use them for is running. The fit is too “soft” and with the type of vigorous  body movement that comes with running, they will come off. For running I use a pair of Koss Portapro.