Best Bluetooth Headsets

The Plantronics Voyager 5200 Bluetooth Headset is an over-the-ear type of model meaning that it only occupies one of your ears leaving the other one free to multitask by listening to other sources of sound. With a 2.2-inch behind-the-ear unit and a 2.8-inch boom microphone, this device should be comfortable to wear regardless of your complexion. There's an on and off switch located on the back of the device and a couple of accessible volume buttons on top of it.

Without a doubt, one of the most important features a Bluetooth headset should possess would be a top-notch noise-canceling technology. These devices are used outside more often than not and that means your call's recipient is going to have to deal with a cacophony of unpleasant sound coming out of your speaker if your headset is not up to par in that regard. Fortunately, the Plantronics Voyager 5200 features an exclusive Windsmart technology. It is constructed in a way that four microphones work together in order to remove disturbing noises and wind from the equation.

The device has been built with an idea of everyday use in mind and part of it serves this purpose - from identifying a caller to controlling the level of your voice. The model is fairly easy to recharge with a handy and portable charging case. If you'd like some additional hours of power, a docking stand will solve that issue for you (although you're going to have to purchase it separately). And in case you were still wondering whether you should acquire this headset, its Bluetooth range extends up to one hundred feet so you wouldn't have to worry about roaming away from the source. So get one now and enjoy the comforting feeling of freedom and convenience.

So, the model is more convenient and practical than the majority of similar options, which is all well and good. But does it deliver on the functionality front? Well, we would say that it does. We might even go as far as to call this Bluetooth headset a powerhouse of features, as the sheer number of them here is impressive enough.

Of course, we aren't going to highlight all of them, but there are a couple that we would like to discuss. The first one is definitely the Advanced Multipoint feature. Just like Simple Multipoint, it connects the headset to 2 different phones. When one of these phones rings, the device automatically detects the right phone and puts you though. It works with Android phones as well as it does with iPhones.

But unlike its simple counterparts, Advanced Multipoint doesn't drop the first call for the second one. It puts the first one on hold and returns you to it the moment you're done with the second call. On top of that, it will allow you to switch between calls without dropping either one of them.

Aside from the Advanced Multipoint feature, the model comes equipped with the usual array of functions, including but not limited to the voice prompt, vibrating call alert, battery status alert, and the auto-reconnect function.

But, at the end of the day, none of it would be worth a dime without an appropriate sound quality. In this case, the manufacturers have implemented their own take on the quad-layer speaker technology, a technology that reduces distortion and delivers a deep and robust bass.

On top of that, it also provides a crisp treble and clear voice, making the device equally suitable for music and everyday conversation purposes. It may not be the loudest microphone but it is definitely up there.

All things considered, the LG HBS-760 Tone Pro definitely deserves the "pro" title. Aside from all the standard features, the model packs a few virtually exclusive technologies. The sound quality is great and the controls are practical and convenient.

Bluetooth headsets were designed for phone calls first and foremost. Which is why the audio quality still remains one of the most important aspects of these devices. If you don't get to hear the person on the other end of the line loud and clear enough and the said person can barely discern the words, then there isn't much of a point to a gadget like that.

And that brings us to the CVC 6.0 noise reduction technology and the CSR 8635 chip. Both of these components do a bang-up job of filtering out and minimizing the surrounding noise so that you get to enjoy a high-quality sound and the person talking to you a clear voice. The improved speech transmission alone makes this device one of the most attractive options in its price range.

People get Bluetooth headsets for their convenience, which is why you wouldn't be able to achieve any kind of commercial success in this segment of the market without making your product as practical as possible. And we'd say that the people behind this model have been able to do just that.

There is a decent number of buttons on the headset that will allow you to control the music and every aspect of the phone calls, all without having to reach for your phone. From the ability to switch the track and adjust the volume to the options of picking up and dropping the call, all of the basics are there.

The magnets inside the headset attract each other, making it easy and more convenient to transport the device. Speaking of which, the model comes with a hard protective carry bag, the sort of bag that will keep your headset safe on the road.

To sum all of it up, we like the Mpow Jaws Gen-4 for their practicality and convenience. We also like how comfortable and reliable the headset is. From listening to music to taking phone calls without having to reach for the phone, there is quite a lot this thing will do for you in exchange for a pretty reasonable price.

Now, as far as functionality is concerned, the headset is definitely no slouch. The first thing we would like to point out is the so-called Advanced Multipoint technology, a feature that will allow you to connect the device to 2 cell phones at the same time. You will be able to put one call on hold and resume it whenever you'll be done with the second call.

This isn't a bad option for the Apple crowd either. The headset will allow you to activate the Siri function. You can put the company's virtual assistant to good use and deactivate its voice recognition capabilities without touching your iPhone.

While we're still on the subject of voice commands, you'll also be able to activate voice reminders that will inform you of the battery status, provide an audio cue whenever you turn it on and off, as well as notify you when the device pairs with the phone and when you connect or disconnect with the caller.

Though there are still a couple of functions we would like to talk about, there are a couple of things that pertain to the model's construction and performance that we would be remiss not to mention.

In terms of the former, this mono headset incorporates music controls. You'll be able to skip the song or go back to the previous one, as well as pause the music and put it back on again. It isn't much on paper but, considering that we're talking about a tiny gadget that weighs third of an ounce, these controls aren't a given either.

As for the model's performance, the high-sensitivity microphone picks up your voice even when you whisper standing next to it. The sound quality isn't too bad either. The usual CVC 6.0 noise reduction technology does a pretty good job of minimizing background noise and distortions.

So, with all of that in mind, we would say that this is easily one of the better budget options on the market for hands-free communication purposes. The long range of the mic and its sensitivity will prove to be equally effective while riding a bike or sitting in a crowded office.