Unlike Motorola and Cardo bluetooth units, this one actually goes into your ear like the handsfree wire that probably came with your phone. Since the Motorola and Cardo simply hang free once the ear loop is draped over your ear, it ensures the ear loop is sitting atop your ear. In the case of the Soyo FreeStyler 500, once the ear piece is inserted into my ear, the loop actually hangs above my ear and the bluetooth falls off. If you're not following me here, just be aware that if your ears are small to average this may not be the bluetooth for you. There is also an option to not wear it over your ear, and in fact I may try that but I'm not sure that option is any better than just using the included handsfree wire that came with my phone. The flashing is pretty annoying, but all of my bluetooth units have had that, so I get used to it. It charged up quickly and has been holding charge very well. I like the fact that the volume is controlled by two seperate controls. Volume up is on the top of the bluetooth and the volume down is on bottom of the bluetooth, unlike my Motorola and Cardo units. I am pleased with the price and the sound quality, so 3 stars. Maybe in the future Soyo can include 2 sets of ear loops so everyone will be able to use this bluetooth.