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I find that I can't use them for phone calls because the other person always complains that my mic is terrible. Is this because of using an Android device? The

I find that I can't use them for phone calls because the other person always complains that my mic is terrible. Is this because of using an Android device? They also don't stay in my ears for the life of me, so exercising at the gym I have to use over-the-ear headphones. I think this impacts the sound for me, as well, since they sound better when I hold them in my ear versus when I let go. Any recommendations for what I'm doing wrong?

x0x0 7y ago
I've had good success with Jabra 65t on Android. Probably 1k hours of calls and no complaints except in very high wind. Oh, btw, the connection is very dependent on your Android phone. Bluetooth is in year ~20 of widespread alpha testing and Android implementations vary. I initially had an HTC; it had bluetooth issues. I'm now on a Google-made phone and it's seamless. Anecdotally, Samsungs work well too.
- Gwypaas 7y ago
  Have a Huawei P20 pro with the 65t Elite Active. I have to reset the Bluetooth, forcing a reconnect everytime I connect them but after that they work seamlessly. They have quite a bit of delay on my device though. Music, calls and pods are amazing. Videos not so much. I wonder if a complete reset would fix it, got them last Christmas and the pairing process was horribly buggy back then and don't feel like risking it again....
  - x0x0 7y ago
    My guess is it is unfortunately the bluetooth stack on the phone. I also have a pixel3a and it's great.
- stanski 7y ago
  You are lucky. My wife's 65t's left earbud is dead after very light usage for a little over a year (right after the warranty expired, basically). I don't think she's used them more than maybe twice a week on average. Seems like a common problem too and various fixes that I've read up on don't work. She is no considering the airpods but I don't know what to tell her. Like the poster above, the price seems ridiculous to me, especially after the bad experience with the Jabras which are also expensive and supposedly high quality.
- drusepth 7y ago
  I've also got the Jabra 65t on Android and would completely recommend. I've used some AirPods that my family owns and I find the audio quality better on the Jabras. Never used the mic on either, though. With a Pixel 3a I also have had zero Bluetooth connection issues; I keep it paired to both my 3a and my laptop and it works flawlessly, including switching between devices as needed.
dpedu 7y ago
Every android is different, but Airpods work great with my PH1 running Android 9. I did have to disable "absolute volume" in the developer settings to get reasonable playback levels.
Lunatic666 7y ago
I have exactly the same problem, that the pods would fall out after 30s, faster when I'm moving. I gave them to my wife and for her it's like they're glued in. I tried using the pod-"cushions". While they work I have to remove them every time for charging. So I'm a little jealous about people with compatible ears.
coldtea 7y ago
>I find that I can't use them for phone calls because the other person always complains that my mic is terrible. Is this because of using an Android device? Probably, never had any complaints and my own recordings work (airpods/iphone)

x0x0 7y ago

I've had good success with Jabra 65t on Android. Probably 1k hours of calls and no complaints except in very high wind. Oh, btw, the connection is very dependent on your Android phone. Bluetooth is in year ~20 of widespread alpha testing and Android implementations vary. I initially had an HTC; it had bluetooth issues. I'm now on a Google-made phone and it's seamless. Anecdotally, Samsungs work well too.

Gwypaas 7y ago
Have a Huawei P20 pro with the 65t Elite Active. I have to reset the Bluetooth, forcing a reconnect everytime I connect them but after that they work seamlessly. They have quite a bit of delay on my device though. Music, calls and pods are amazing. Videos not so much. I wonder if a complete reset would fix it, got them last Christmas and the pairing process was horribly buggy back then and don't feel like risking it again....
- x0x0 7y ago
  My guess is it is unfortunately the bluetooth stack on the phone. I also have a pixel3a and it's great.
stanski 7y ago
You are lucky. My wife's 65t's left earbud is dead after very light usage for a little over a year (right after the warranty expired, basically). I don't think she's used them more than maybe twice a week on average. Seems like a common problem too and various fixes that I've read up on don't work. She is no considering the airpods but I don't know what to tell her. Like the poster above, the price seems ridiculous to me, especially after the bad experience with the Jabras which are also expensive and supposedly high quality.
drusepth 7y ago
I've also got the Jabra 65t on Android and would completely recommend. I've used some AirPods that my family owns and I find the audio quality better on the Jabras. Never used the mic on either, though. With a Pixel 3a I also have had zero Bluetooth connection issues; I keep it paired to both my 3a and my laptop and it works flawlessly, including switching between devices as needed.

dpedu 7y ago

Every android is different, but Airpods work great with my PH1 running Android 9. I did have to disable "absolute volume" in the developer settings to get reasonable playback levels.

Lunatic666 7y ago

I have exactly the same problem, that the pods would fall out after 30s, faster when I'm moving. I gave them to my wife and for her it's like they're glued in. I tried using the pod-"cushions". While they work I have to remove them every time for charging. So I'm a little jealous about people with compatible ears.

coldtea 7y ago

>I find that I can't use them for phone calls because the other person always complains that my mic is terrible. Is this because of using an Android device? Probably, never had any complaints and my own recordings work (airpods/iphone)