REVIEW: BLUE PARROTT B450-XT Bluetooth Wireless Headset (2022)

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[@billarroo1]

I've had the b350xt for 6 years, No problems, I replaced the battery after 5 years, still works great. I decided to get a second headset so I got the b450xt, but right away I realized it is heavier than my b350xt. And slides around on my head, the sound quality and volume is about equal, the main thing I like better on my b350xt is it's at least 40% lighter. I think I will trade it for another b350xt. Great Video. Thanks

[@steelhorse4524]

I have had my 350xt around 5 years never had a problem with it. I tried the 450xt i agree it’s heavy compared to the 350. I didn’t like the 450 it hurt my ear by pushing in on my ear it was uncomfortable. So I’m going back with the 350

[@MrTuhefner]

I just brought the 350. Wanted to know how you program the voice command?

[@descendantofphineas7785]

I agree the Blueparrot 450 is a good one, hours of use before recharge. Hands free setups.

[@thsixscrews]

Never had a blueparrott before and just bought this one yesterday. Only charged it and tested it, sounds good and I can actually hear the person on the other end and that’s an improvement! We’ll see how I wind up liking it in time. Great video, thanks y’all!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Our pleasure! Kevin loves his. The sound is great on both ends and he spends lots of time staying connected with family and friends. Enjoy yours!!!!

[@thsixscrews]

@@TheJoyofTrucking thank you much! Y’all have a great 4th

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@thsixscrews You too! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@gladperez]

Great video. One of the best I've seen. Going to get it!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Glad you liked the review. It’s definitely a good headset. In the meantime we’ve moved up to the Garmin DEZL headset. Be sure to check that video as well. The top strap and ear cushion is more comfortable and there’s a second earpiece you can put on for downtime entertainment. There should be links in the description. Thanks for watching! Happy Independence Day!

[@gladperez]

@@TheJoyofTrucking I found the unboxing video but not the review video. Can you post it here please? I spent a couple of hours trying to decide between BlueParrot 350 vs. 450 but I haven't purchased anything yet. Maybe once I see your review on the Garmin DEZL 200, I will! Happy 4th to you too!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@gladperez OMG! I just realized I never published it. 🤦‍♀️Here’s a private link. I’ll need to get it ready and publish it, but you can have the early release. 😆😆😆 kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6uwkoiYidN_gM0si=ZbstqUgbuNLOon3y

[@gladperez]

@@TheJoyofTrucking thanks! I viewed it. Great job! Do you have a link to buy?

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@gladperez Awww…thanks! We appreciate that! Yes. In the description of any recent videos you’ll find the link. Thank you so much! Which one did you decide on?

[@DG38594]

I bought one off Amazon for $40. Half the price of the blueparrot and works better lol

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Glad you found one that works for you!

[@Cag57o]

You a damn lie

[@tijuanero4154]

Great video just bought the same model this thing is insane . Best regards

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Yes! It’s still going strong. Love it! Happy you are enjoying yours! Thanks for watching and commenting!!

[@truckingwithj7202]

If you have an Android phone, you can change the Bluetooth settings for the headset to only do calls and the speaker to only play media. That way they aren't fighting for control. Don't know if iPhone offers the same feature.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks for that tip!!! Appreciate it!

[@jerkmansgrillproductions8923]

Thanks Kevin. I bought one and trying to find out how it work and you popped up. Thanks!!!

[@jexieball9526]

What a headset I love it.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

❤️

[@moony2703]

Thanks for introducing to the concept of trucking headsets!!! You may have just helped me kill two, or three depending how you count, birds with one stone. Not a trucker but I do work at a distribution centre, inside not outside so I normally don't interact with the truckies and hence hadn't really noticed the headsets, but Covid means I've taken to eating outside for the last few years and the trucks going past are _loud_ so I took to wearing headphones but then I had to worry about losing my situational awareness in parking lots etc. and issues with hearing people talking to me and I dabbled in open ear and bone conductor headsets for awhile but too soft for dealing with road noise and trucks and I just wanted something that could do everything. And then the swivel screw on the right hand side on my headset went out... and I did stumble across one ear instead of two ear headset video for office workers but it wasn't until I saw your video I realised headsets _designed_ to combat truck noise while also leaving you situationally aware was a thing and I now had a key search term to play with. Also very belated realisation that I was acting like a singer constantly pulling one side of their headset half off _a lot_ more than I realised so really I was basically treating my headset like headphones anyway. Also thanks to the 'truck headset’ keywords I discovered 2 in 1 headset and headphone combos so that was great. Plus I don't currently have a hands free way of talking people while driving so that's an unexpected third issue you may have just helped me solve so thank you!

[@moony2703]

*'singer _headphones_ ’ and 'Treating my _headphones_ like a headset' not the other way around. Even my mind is getting them mixed up now. XD

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

So glad to hear our video was helpful for you!!! Hope it works out really well for you!!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

We now have a Garmin with a second earpiece that’s removable. So you can use it both ways! As a single or double headset. And the top is softer for longer comfort.

[@Bendigo1]

The nice thing about them, is you CAN use them while they are charging if you get a longer charger cable.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Kevin has not gotten it to work when it’s charging. 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@dmitryn.4403]

Thanks for the video good job 👏 stay safe new subscriber

[@hectorgarcia-zv1wi]

Having a tuff time getting hire anywhere as a new driver …. The new app driver pulse … can’t get hire anywhere or can’t even change my application

[@michaelrains2268]

Great video. Enjoy the channel; have a wonderful day. When did you shave off the goatee?

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Lol…it comes and goes. :-)))) Glad you are enjoying our videos!! Good to have you along!

[@davidrhine3264]

Good video just bought one, can I use voice command from my contacts

[@jonescorleone7980]

Just came across your video and I’m thinking about getting either the 450s or 650xt. Would you say all the kinks in the 650s were worked out w/ the updates? I’m asking b/c a lot of reviews on them arent too good. Thanks

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Hey there! Thanks for watching! We don’t know about the 650’s. Sorry. Kevin very happy with the one he has. But…we are about to try out the Garmin headsets. We’ll be making a video. 😆😁

[@volodimironecoin652]

Its not cancel background noise

[@thedale2112]

Headset; Check!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Echo and Hathor are pleased. ;-)

[@thedale2112]

@@TheJoyofTrucking Hear ye, hear ye!!

[@truckingwithj7202]

I had that same headset, but it broke in less than a year 😔

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Oh...that's bad luck!! We've had our almost a year and are very happy with it! What did you replace it with?

[@truckingwithj7202]

@@TheJoyofTrucking I'm using a Jabra. Doesn't have the noise cancelling like the Bluetooth, but can't beat the price. 👍🏼

[@donnadickey5420]

Blue parrot has a great warranty. They replaced one of mine just over a year ago. It was close to a year old at the time.

[@truckingwithj7202]

@@donnadickey5420 i should of tried that 😔

[@donnadickey5420]

@@truckingwithj7202 if you still have it somewhere you may contact them. They were great with me. Doesn't hurt to try.

[@yanceylett5065]

Greetings fellow drivers! Does the B450XT read your text messages, and can you respond via talk to text? Thank you for the video.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

It’s been over a year that Kevin has moved in to the Garmin DEZL 200. He doesn’t recall the B450XT having the features you are inquiring about. But maybe newer ones do?

[@ThePackMaster718]

@TheJoyofTrucking I have the B350-xt and yeah mine does. I have it set on blueparrott app for preferred voice commands. And have my phone google voice assistant. I say Hey Google and then it'll listen to anything I say.

[@yanceylett5065]

@@ThePackMaster718 thank you.

[@sharonkostenbauder6681]

Nobody tells how to use the buttons

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

I thought he discussed them?