This piece has been far better than I was expecting. I have only had and been using for a week, but so far so good. I was the simplest device I have ever paired with my phone. I like that it came with an ear loop and can be used in conjunction with an ear gel. My biggest problem with other devices was hearing. I have hearing damage and the other device I used had no volume control other than on my phone. This device has a volume control on it that I love as well as control with my phone and I can hear very very well with this one. Very happy so far and the price was great.