BT330 – In use
The back edge of the BT330 features the plug for the supplied wall charger, a fairly compact affair. It’s still disappointing to see that USB charging is not an option with the BT330, and especially considering the charging method is a variant of the USB connector.
The BT330 does feature a connection indicator that basically shows you that it is on and connected to your handset, a blue glow emits from its outer surface, something that you take for granted, but at the same time it’s something the BT250v surprisingly lacked.
Technically the BT330 beats the BT250v here too; with the BlueTooth 1.2 included, it results in better compatibility, improved frequency switching and less interference from other radio frequency devices.
In use, the BT330 provides both good call clarity and a solid performance under heavy use. The BT330 is comfortable on the ear and easy to use, although, like the BT250v, it did suffer from a fair amount of movement that means you kept reseating it behind your ear on longer calls.
If there is one major complaint to have about the BT330 it is that is just doesn’t feel that well built. It has quite a hollow feel and the plastics used tend to feel a little cheap to the touch which is disappointing and, whilst it survived many miles of motorway usage intact, it would certainly start to show its age very quickly through prolonged use.
The recommended retail price for the BT330 is approximately £45.99.
