Jabra today announced the release of the Jabra BT500. Continuing the success of Jabra's award winning Behind-The-Ear (BTE) design, the Jabra BT500 has a new modern design, improved audio performance and additional features including a mute function, single Bluetooth pairing button and multi-colored LEDs for added convenience and ease-of-use.

The Jabra BT500 weighs just 0.67 ounces (19g) and is now 20 percent lighter and 30 percent slimmer than the previous generation. It features a discreet design with a lightweight, ultra-slim body and sleek chrome microphone boom arm that curves from behind the ear along the jaw line. The headset offers up to eight hours of talk time and 240 hours of standby time making it ideal for use throughout the entire day.

In addition to its new design, the Jabra BT500 features architectural improvements that provide a more stable wireless link between the headset and the mobile phone. With improved antenna design, the Jabra BT500 also offers increased audio performance and less interference so conversations are clear and uninterrupted. It comes with Jabra MiniGels that fit comfortably in the ear to ensure superior sound quality.

Overall ease of use has been improved with intuitive features including a one-touch pairing button for simple connectivity, as well as multi-colored LEDs that light up to indicate connection and battery charging status. A mute function lets users temporarily silence the microphone to speak with someone else or block out a sudden obtrusive sound.

Users also have the option of charging from an AC adapter or directly from a PC via a USB adapter. Either way, the new Jabra BT500 recharges in just two hours.The Jabra BT500 can be paired with up to eight devices, such as a mobile phone, smart phone or PC so users can easily switch between devices.

Jabra BT500 in summary

• Weighs only 0.67 oz
• One-touch pairing button and mute function 
• Direct charging from a PC via USB cable
• Bluetooth link and battery status indication via LED
• Up to 8 hours talk time and 240 hours standby time
• Voice dial, call hold/call wait, last number re-dial, reject call*
• Bluetooth 1.2 supporting headset and hands-free profile
• Subject to phone and/or network type

The Jabra BT500 is available in North America at retail outlets nationwide and will be followed by Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pac. MSRP: $119.00 USD.