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title: "Sony 1278-4800 Sbh20 Stereo Bluetooth Headset White - New Package"
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# Compact 1.3" x 1.3" x 0.5" design 360° rotating metal clip Up to 10m Bluetooth range Sony 1278-4800 Sbh20 Stereo Bluetooth Headset White - New Package

**Brand:** sony
**Price:** € 1.57
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Stay connected, stay ahead—wireless freedom in a sleek package!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sony 1278-4800 Sbh20 Stereo Bluetooth Headset White - New Package by sony
- **How much does it cost?** € 1.57 with free shipping
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## Best For

- sony enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sony brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Sleek & Durable Build:** Ultra-compact with a premium rotating metal clip for all-day comfort and style.
- • **Effortless NFC Pairing:** Touch once, connect instantly—ditch cables and delays.
- • **Protected Charging Port:** Micro-USB with dust and water-resistant cover keeps your headset safe and ready.
- • **Dual Device Connectivity:** Seamlessly switch between phone and computer without missing a beat.
- • **Intuitive Side Volume Controls:** Easy-to-find buttons for quick adjustments on the go.

## Overview

The Sony SBH20 Stereo Bluetooth Headset offers a compact, lightweight design with a 10-meter wireless range and effortless NFC pairing. Featuring a durable 360° rotating metal clip and protected micro-USB charging port, it supports dual device connectivity and hands-free calls. Certified refurbished with original accessories and a 90-day warranty, it’s a stylish, practical choice for professionals seeking reliable wireless audio on the move.

## Description

Speed up the time it takes to pair your Bluetooth headset to your NFC capable smartphone. With a simple touch between the two, the process is completed automatically, so you'll be ready to take a call or listen to your favorite playlist in no time. Easier than connecting a cable. Touch once to pair your smartphone with your wireless headset.

Review: nice hardware but firmware can be improved - I bought the Sony SBH20 to replace a Jumbl one whose battery stopped working after 6 months. So, a lot of my comments here are relative to my experience with the Jumbl. Hardware: I like the hardware: nice, compact, thinner than Jumbl, and the metal clip that can rotate 360 degrees is also very nice, compared to Jumbl's plastic clip that is part of the housing. There is one multi-color, small LED that is less intrusive than Jumbl's blue and red LEDs behind the play/pause/answer multi-purpose button. Having a physical sliding power switch is also a plus. Both are charged by micro-USB, both can work while being charged, but Sony's has a little attached cover that can protect the unit from dust, lint, or even water from entering the USB port. I could not get the NFC pairing part to work with an iPhone 6, but that is not really a big issue for me. However, I sometimes press the NFC pairing button by accident and that breaks my current connection... Both SBH20 and Jumbl can pair with two hosts at the same time (e.g., a computer and a phone). The SBH20 by default disables this option but the users manual includes instructions on how to enable it (holding the play button while powering up). I enable it all the time and cannot imagine doing otherwise. The volume buttons are on the side so they are easy to identify and press. However, the rest of the buttons (REW, Play/Pause/Ans, FF) are not separate buttons but soft parts of the housing whose symbols are very hard to see. One might be able to guess REW, P/P/A, and FF would correspond to the left, center, and right buttons, but the rotating clip makes it difficult to tell its orientation. As a result, I often press the wrong buttons... But I suppose I could train myself to know the volume buttons mark the top of the unit and go from there. My issues with the SBH20 is more on the firmware side. Unlike the Jumbl, which causes the Bluetooth icon on top of the iOS screen to show connected state with a battery gauge, the SBH20 does not. I suppose Sony did not implement a profile for the remaining battery level, but instead they use different LED colors on the unit: green means > 90% charged, flashing yellowish orange means >= 10%, while flashing red means < 10%. but the 10-90% of yellowish orange is a very large range and does not allow me to plan as well, as I can't tell how many more hours can I use it before having to recharge. Unlike the Jumbl, which works with Siri (but sluggish: need to hold the button for 1-2 seconds, let go, and wait another 2-3 seconds before Siri responds), the SBH20 does not have a way to bring up Siri. Another thing others have brought it up is that the volume control seems too coarse-grained (7 levels). Both SBH20 and Jumbl work when answering calls. Both include a built-in mic that must be used, and it will ignore your own headphones's built-in microphone. SBH20 can mute a call and switch calls, but it is unclear if Jumbl can do it, and there is no mute on the Jumbl. The range is similar. When you go out of RF range and come back in, the Jumbl seems better at attempting to reconnect, whereas the SBH20 may take a little longer but would still reconnect. SBH20 comes with its a pair of earphones with a shorter cord. I have not really used it yet but it is good to have a spare pair. In conclusion, I like the hardware, which feels very nicely built, but I know they can do the firmware better on the Bluetooth part.
Review: SBH20 Bluetooth - Solution works great. I went the Bluetooth route to provide flexibility to sit in different locations in the room. I only gave it 4 stars. The volume control needs to have smaller volume steps. I have hooked the device to the audio out on the cable box (currently only available audio out). The audio signal is probably a little higher than a phone or tablet. So the lowest volume level on the device is almost too loud. Enjoy it when I need to use it. It solved my issue being able to listen to the TV whole others are sleeping. This device was used with a Bluetooth transmitter by ClearSounds.

## Features

- This Certified Refurbished product is manufacturer refurbished, shows limited or no wear, and includes all original accessories plus a 90-day limited hardware warranty.
- Noise Cancelling: Not Available
- Cushions: Not Available
- Dimensions: 1.3" x 1.3" x 0.5"

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00F2GA35Y |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Best Sellers Rank | #669,230 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #22,393 in Earbud & In-Ear Headphones |
| Bluetooth Range | 10 Meters |
| Cable Feature | Without Cable |
| Compatible Devices | Cellphones, Smart Speaker, Television, Tablets |
| Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Control Type | Touch Control |
| Customer Reviews | 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars (480) |
| Date First Available | February 19, 2013 |
| Earpiece Shape | In Ear |
| Frequency Response | 20000 Hz |
| Hardware Platform | Smartphone |
| Headphones Jack | Micro USB |
| Included Components | Sony Stereo Bluetooth Headphones |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 1.3 x 0.47 x 1.3 inches |
| Item Weight | 3.53 ounces |
| Item model number | SBH20 |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Material | Plastic, Silicone |
| Model Name | Sbh20 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 1.3 x 0.47 x 1.3 inches |
| Special Feature | stereo;handsfree;microphone |
| Specific Uses For Product | Music |
| UPC | 095673857273 |
| Wireless Communication Technology | Bluetooth |
| Wireless Type | 802.11g |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sony
- **Color:** White
- **Ear Placement:** In Ear
- **Form Factor:** In Ear
- **Noise Control:** None

## Images

![Sony 1278-4800 Sbh20 Stereo Bluetooth Headset White - New Package - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51iQ1RTX3wL.jpg)
![Sony 1278-4800 Sbh20 Stereo Bluetooth Headset White - New Package - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51zCs22FK5L.jpg)
![Sony 1278-4800 Sbh20 Stereo Bluetooth Headset White - New Package - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51hvVtPdhbL.jpg)
![Sony 1278-4800 Sbh20 Stereo Bluetooth Headset White - New Package - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51CLa4sGhKL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ nice hardware but firmware can be improved
*by P***U on October 30, 2015*

I bought the Sony SBH20 to replace a Jumbl one whose battery stopped working after 6 months. So, a lot of my comments here are relative to my experience with the Jumbl. Hardware: I like the hardware: nice, compact, thinner than Jumbl, and the metal clip that can rotate 360 degrees is also very nice, compared to Jumbl's plastic clip that is part of the housing. There is one multi-color, small LED that is less intrusive than Jumbl's blue and red LEDs behind the play/pause/answer multi-purpose button. Having a physical sliding power switch is also a plus. Both are charged by micro-USB, both can work while being charged, but Sony's has a little attached cover that can protect the unit from dust, lint, or even water from entering the USB port. I could not get the NFC pairing part to work with an iPhone 6, but that is not really a big issue for me. However, I sometimes press the NFC pairing button by accident and that breaks my current connection... Both SBH20 and Jumbl can pair with two hosts at the same time (e.g., a computer and a phone). The SBH20 by default disables this option but the users manual includes instructions on how to enable it (holding the play button while powering up). I enable it all the time and cannot imagine doing otherwise. The volume buttons are on the side so they are easy to identify and press. However, the rest of the buttons (REW, Play/Pause/Ans, FF) are not separate buttons but soft parts of the housing whose symbols are very hard to see. One might be able to guess REW, P/P/A, and FF would correspond to the left, center, and right buttons, but the rotating clip makes it difficult to tell its orientation. As a result, I often press the wrong buttons... But I suppose I could train myself to know the volume buttons mark the top of the unit and go from there. My issues with the SBH20 is more on the firmware side. Unlike the Jumbl, which causes the Bluetooth icon on top of the iOS screen to show connected state with a battery gauge, the SBH20 does not. I suppose Sony did not implement a profile for the remaining battery level, but instead they use different LED colors on the unit: green means > 90% charged, flashing yellowish orange means >= 10%, while flashing red means < 10%. but the 10-90% of yellowish orange is a very large range and does not allow me to plan as well, as I can't tell how many more hours can I use it before having to recharge. Unlike the Jumbl, which works with Siri (but sluggish: need to hold the button for 1-2 seconds, let go, and wait another 2-3 seconds before Siri responds), the SBH20 does not have a way to bring up Siri. Another thing others have brought it up is that the volume control seems too coarse-grained (7 levels). Both SBH20 and Jumbl work when answering calls. Both include a built-in mic that must be used, and it will ignore your own headphones's built-in microphone. SBH20 can mute a call and switch calls, but it is unclear if Jumbl can do it, and there is no mute on the Jumbl. The range is similar. When you go out of RF range and come back in, the Jumbl seems better at attempting to reconnect, whereas the SBH20 may take a little longer but would still reconnect. SBH20 comes with its a pair of earphones with a shorter cord. I have not really used it yet but it is good to have a spare pair. In conclusion, I like the hardware, which feels very nicely built, but I know they can do the firmware better on the Bluetooth part.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ SBH20 Bluetooth
*by R***A on March 17, 2014*

Solution works great. I went the Bluetooth route to provide flexibility to sit in different locations in the room. I only gave it 4 stars. The volume control needs to have smaller volume steps. I have hooked the device to the audio out on the cable box (currently only available audio out). The audio signal is probably a little higher than a phone or tablet. So the lowest volume level on the device is almost too loud. Enjoy it when I need to use it. It solved my issue being able to listen to the TV whole others are sleeping. This device was used with a Bluetooth transmitter by ClearSounds.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Short lifespan but otherwise, AMAZING
*by R***L on December 6, 2015*

I bought one these in January, used the heck out of it almost daily until it died in November. While I admit that that is nowhere near a long enough life span for a product without moving parts, I will say this: I'd buy it twice a year every year anyway because I LOVE IT!! I love being able to put my phone out of harm's way while I garden, wash dishes, scrub the bathtub etc. while still listening to podcasts and music. I feel the short length of cord from ears to device has saved my sanity; back when I had a long line from phone to ears I'd get the darn thing snagged all the time, either violently ripping the buds from my ears or yanking the phone out of my pocket and smashing it on the ground. So frustrating!! But this amazing invention prevents all of that nonsense. Otherwise, it has pretty decent range - I can get nearly 30' away before losing signal. The clip stays clipped to all but the thinnest of fabric and in that case, a single fold usually does the trick to keep the lightweight device attached to me. The sound quality is perfectly fine. And a one or two hour charge gives me power all day.

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