Satechi BT Lite Headphones

Introduction:

Oh Satechi! We’ve checked out quite a few Bluetooth offerings from them already this year, so there’s no arguing that this latest one is sure to catch a few eyes with its inexpensive price point. However, this is the first time we’re scoping out something geared for those who prefer a more personal music experience. Strutting an enticing $44.99 price point online, the Satechi BT Lite Headphones also catches our attention thanks to its retro design, but let’s hope that its audio performance can equally churn out something enjoyable.

Design:

Rather than sporting any one of the many modern designs we’ve been seeing with other Bluetooth headphones, the Satechi BT Lite takes the retro approach of using yesterday’s over the head style. So yeah, it’s definitely eye-catching! With its horseshoe-like appearance, its glossy plastic body has some leeway in bending and flexing in order to fit over our head – albeit, it seems as though it’s more on the small side as a whole. Extending the earpiece to their maximum length, we’re not that confident that it’ll accommodate people with larger sized heads. Despite that, the headphones themselves are padded perfectly and flex to provide one comfortable feel.



All of the Satechi BT Lite’s controls are found incorporated into the right earpiece. On the main side, we find the track reverse, track forward, and multi-function buttons that acts as the pause/play and pickup/end. Luckily, all are well sized and offer a nice tactile response when pressed down.



Along the thin edge of the earpiece, we’re presented with the distinct volume control, power switch, microphone, and microUSB port – the latter of which allows us to charge its internal battery with the included USB cable.

Performance:

Seriously, we can’t complain about the audio performance of the Satechi BT Lite headphones! For starters, it’s great when it comes down to listening to music. At the loudest volume setting, it manages to produce distinct tones that come alive thanks to the subtle amount of bass accompanying its output. Furthermore, there’s no strain or crackling evident at all with its quality. However, when using it for phone calls, our callers on the other end of the line complain about some distortion and muffling with our voice. Fortunately, there isn’t much of an issue on our side, as its volume output is strong and voices have a commanding presence.

Battery:

With its rechargeable lithium-ion battery, it’s rated to churn out up to 6 hours of playback/talk time.

Conclusion:

Come on, for $45 and enough left over to buy yourself a small snack, the Satechi BT Lite is a pretty reasonable offering – especially for those who love to listen to music. Indeed, it might not offer the best experience when it comes to phone calls, but nevertheless, the option is available there for you to do just that when the opportunity presents itself. At its core though, it simply works in being a personal music device worthy enough to transcend you into total bliss with your catalog of music.