Both BlueAnt V1 and BlueAnt Z9i bluetooth headset are popular in market this year. Are you interested in them? Let us have a comparison:
Design:
BlueAnt V1:The BlueAnt V1 is moderately sized with dimensions 41mm long x 17.5mm wide x 11.2mm thick. It weighs 10g without an ear hook and 11g with. On one side of the BlueAnt V1, you’ll find the aptly sized volume up and down buttons. On the other, there are two microphones. The face of BlueAnt V1 sports a multi-function button, dubbed the BAB (BlueAnt Button). The BAB is adorned with the BlueAnt logo of course. Having a look at the BlueAnt V1’s under belly, there’s quite the set up. Next to the ear piece, there’s a metal clip used to secure the BlueAnt V1 to your shirt, jacket or pants pocket when not in use. The ear hook swivel sits on the clip and allows for the ear hook to rotate 360 degrees for easy switching between the left and right ear.
BlueAnt Z9i : BlueAnt Z9i still sports a 1.61-inch by 0.68-inch by 0.44-inch measurement, and it still has that same minimalist design with the multifunction button on the top (The multifunction button also houses the LED in the form of a glowing blue ant graphic). On the right of BlueAnt Z9i are the two volume buttons, which are nicely raised above the surface. Though we found the volume decrease easy to press, we still thought the volume increase button felt quite stiff.
The back of the BlueAnt Z9i is home to the standard earpiece as well as a flexible ear hook. The earpiece sits just inside the folds of the ear, so it’s advisable to wear the ear hook for better stability. The BlueAnt Z9i comes with different sized earbud covers as well as a rubberized ergonomic ear hook. Besides, the BlueAnt Z9i also has a tiny clip on the back that can be clipped on to a shirt when not in use.
Package:
BlueAnt V1:The BlueAnt V1 includes a rubberized metal ear hook, a plastic ear hook, 2 rubber ear gels, 2 Comply™ foam tips, a USB cable, a, USB adapter, a car charger adapter, a wall charger adapter, a quick start guide, and a user manual.
BlueAnt Z9i : The BlueAnt Z9i is packed with the manual, a mini-short cut manual, a charger, a USB cable, two ear hooks which are adjustable, and an assortment of ear bud sizes.
Technology:
Both of the two BlueAnt feature Voice Isolation technology which have two modes; standard, and max. Standard mode is less effective at filtering out background noise but allows for a more natural sounding voice. Besides, they also have different advantages:
BlueAnt V1: What makes the BlueAnt V1 different than any other bluetooth headset is that it has a built in processor that translates voice commands before sending it to the phone–instead of your phone having to figure out what you are trying to say, the BlueAnt V1 does the translation. The BlueAntV1 doesn’t necessarily add functionality to your headset/phone setup that you didn’t have before (because every phone that has bluetooth probably has voice command software). But, the BlueAntV1 voice recognition may be significantly more accurate than your phone’s program, making the whole voice activation a bit easier.
BlueAnt Z9i : One of the coolest features available on the BlueAnt Z9i is that it can be connected to two Bluetooth devices at the same time. That means you can carry BlueAnt Z9i for both your work and personal device! Check out the full details in the review below to see what makes this headset so great! Besides,the BlueAnt Z9i can be paired with up to five devices
Users’ views:
BlueAnt V1:
Pros：The BlueAnt V1 is the world’s first voice-controlled headset. It does not require voice recognition training and is easy to comprehend and use. The built-in capability to call GOOG-411 is a nice bonus. The audio quality is excellent, with top-notch noise canceling and voice-isolation technologies. Beside, it is small and light which is convenient to carry.
Cons：Not secure without the ear hook, and the ear tip may fit a little too deep in the ear for some people.
BlueAnt Z9i :
Pros: BlueAnt Z9i is a stylish Bluetooth headset that’s comfortable to wear and easy to use. It also has noise-suppression and voice-isolation technologies that further enhance the sound quality.
Cons: BlueAnt Z9i still suffers from rather stiff volume controls, and it doesn’t feel as secure without the ear hook.