The VXi BlueParrott B250-XTS Bluetooth Headset A truck cab, a warehouse floor, a construction site — most Bluetooth headsets fall apart the moment the environment gets genuinely loud. The VXi BlueParrott B250-XTS Bluetooth headset was built specifically for that problem, using Xtreme Noise Suppression technology that actively senses ambient sound level and cuts it before it reaches your caller. It's the updated version of the B250-XT+, with one meaningful hardware change: a micro-USB charging port instead of the older proprietary connector. Everything else that made the B250 line a favorite among professional drivers carries over — the noise suppression, the 20+ hour battery, the rugged over-the-head build. Built for noise most headsets can't handle The VXi BlueParrott B250-XTS Bluetooth headset uses Xtreme Noise Suppression technology to actively read the noise level around you and cancel it out — BlueParrott's own current testing rates it at 91% background noise reduction, with some earlier marketing citing 95%. Either way, this is a headset engineered around genuinely loud environments, not a quiet office. Wideband HD audio keeps voice quality natural rather than compressed, even with heavy noise cancellation running. [callout type="honest"]This headset runs on Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR — an older Bluetooth generation compared to newer headsets in our catalog. For its intended use (pairing to a mobile phone in a loud vehicle or work environment), that's not a functional problem, but it's worth knowing if you were expecting multi-device UC softphone features found on newer Bluetooth 5.x headsets.[/callout] Twice the range of a typical Bluetooth headset Most consumer Bluetooth headsets top out around 30 ft. The VXi BlueParrott B250-XTS Bluetooth headset reaches up to 60 ft — genuinely double the practical range of a standard Bluetooth pairing, useful if you're stepping away from a parked vehicle or moving around a large work site while still connected to your phone. [compare] Typical Bluetooth headsetRoughly 30 ft of practical range before the connection starts to degrade. BlueParrott B250-XTSUp to 60 ft — double the range, built for staying connected away from a parked vehicle or across a work site.[/compare] Battery life built for a full shift Talk time runs 20+ hours on a full charge, with standby lasting around 490 hours — long enough that a professional driver isn't thinking about the charger between shifts. A full charge from empty takes about 3.5 hours over the included micro-USB cable. [stat]Up to 60 ft range · 20+ hrs talk time · ~490 hrs standby[/stat] Built for the road, not the desk This isn't a UC or softphone headset for a desk job — it's designed for truckers, delivery and rideshare drivers, and anyone working in a genuinely loud environment who needs a reliable mobile phone connection. A2DP support means it also streams music, GPS directions, or podcasts, and multipoint pairing lets you connect two phones at once, or a phone and a laptop simultaneously. [card title="Built for professional drivers, not office calls"]The VXi BlueParrott B250-XTS Bluetooth headset is engineered around trucking, delivery, and rideshare work — genuinely loud environments and long shifts, not desk-based UC platforms like Teams or Zoom.[/card] Controls and comfort A single multifunction button handles power, call answer/end, and pairing — no menu to navigate while driving. Voice prompts announce low battery, out-of-range status, and pairing state out loud, so you don't need to check the headset visually. The flexible gooseneck microphone boom holds its position for consistent sound quality, and the adjustable headband clicks into place for a stable, all-day fit at 71.44 g (2.52 oz). The VXi BlueParrott app turns your phone into more of a walkie-talkie-style communication tool, useful for dispatch-style workflows common in trucking and delivery. This is a headset built around one job — staying connected and understood in genuinely loud conditions — and it does that job without any of the desk-office features that would go unused in a truck cab. VXi BlueParrott B250-XTS headset USB charging cable Foam ear cushion Spare microphone windscreen Quick start guide Spec Detail Wearing style Over-the-head, mono Weight 71.44 g / 2.52 oz Wireless technology Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR Range Up to 60 ft Talk time 20+ hours Standby time ~490 hours Charge time ~3.5 hours (micro-USB) Speaker 36mm receiver, 123 dB SPL Noise suppression Up to 91% background noise reduction (Xtreme Noise Suppression) Security 128-bit encryption Multipoint 2 devices simultaneously (2 phones, or phone + PC) Streaming A2DP support for music, GPS, and media Warranty 1 year Software: Free VXi BlueParrott app for additional features and push-to-talk functionality. Hardware: Pairs directly via Bluetooth to a mobile phone, tablet, or PC. Charges via included micro-USB cable. Platforms: Standard Bluetooth mobile phone pairing — not built or certified for desk-based UC platforms like Microsoft Teams or Zoom. How much background noise does the VXi BlueParrott B250-XTS block?BlueParrott's own current rating is 91% background noise reduction via Xtreme Noise Suppression technology, engineered for genuinely loud environments like a truck cab or job site. What's the range of the VXi BlueParrott B250-XTS Bluetooth headset?Up to 60 ft, roughly double the practical range of a typical consumer Bluetooth headset. How long does the VXi BlueParrott B250-XTS battery last?20+ hours of talk time per charge, with about 490 hours of standby. A full charge from empty takes roughly 3.5 hours. Is the VXi BlueParrott B250-XTS built for office or desk phone use?No. It's designed for mobile phone pairing in loud environments like trucking, delivery, and rideshare driving, not for desk-based UC platforms like Teams or Zoom. What's the difference between the B250-XTS and B250-XT+?They're largely the same headset — the B250-XTS uses a micro-USB charging port in place of the B250-XT+'s connector. What's the warranty on the VXi BlueParrott B250-XTS?1 year.
