Still not sold on the benefits of Bluetooth headsets? Sure, they may not be the most fashionable accessory out there and a lot of the first generation models sounded pretty bad. Fortunately, the latest headsets show vast improvements in design and functionality. We've pulled together some of our favorites that offer great sound quality, innovative features, and snazzy designs to boot. Incidentally, all of the models mentioned in this story are compatible with the Apple iPhone, just in case you were one of those bleeding edge consumers who waited on line for hours to purchase one. (Or just waited until after June 29 to pick one up—no line-waiting necessary.)
The latest iteration of Aliph's Jawbone is our current Editors' Choice in this category. It boasts the best sound quality we've experienced to date, plus it's attractive—you needn't feel nerdy while wearing it. For those who want to be a bit less conspicuous, the Motorola H9 is the tiniest headset we've seen. It's almost as small as an earplug, and its great sound and strong mic make the H9 worth the price.
Motorola's H800 offers a "slider" design to bring the mic closer to your mouth: it also saves on power when the headset's not in use. An LCD screen is not what you'd expect to find on a headset, but you can find one on the BlueAnt V12. The small display shows caller ID, battery life, connection status and other important information. Because of this feature, you don't wear this device in your ear all day—it comes with a lanyard so you can wear it around your neck. This way you can actually see the LCD and screen calls without digging for the phone in your pocket or purse.
The Samsung WEP200 is another slick, stylish headset, while the Jabra BT500 offers comfort for those that want to wear it all day. Finally, the Plantronics Voyager 510 remains one of our favorites in terms of sound and its effective blocking of background noise—in fact, we use it as part of our testing process for all the Bluetooth-enabled cell phones that pass through our labs.
Remember: not all Bluetooth headsets are created equal when it comes to style and function. Below are links to our recent favorites. Be sure to read the full reviews before you buy.
In this Roundup:
BlueAnt V12 LCD Bluetooth Headset
For those who are looking to put some distance between themselves and their handsets, the V12 offers plenty of information on its nifty LCD.
Motorola Slider Bluetooth Headset H800
Motorola's H800 is an attractive, lightweight and comfortable headset that uses a slide-out design to save power and prevent accidentally turning the headset on when not in use.
Plantronics Voyager 510
The Voyager is extremely comfortable, widely compatible, and works well in almost any environment.
Motorola Mini Bluetooth Headset H9
Bluetooth headsets don't get any smaller than this. Even so, the pricey Motorola H9 offers good sound despite its small size.
Samsung WEP200
The Samsung WEP200 wins major style points for its small, sleek design plus a handy travel case can charge it without a power cord.
Aliph Jawbone Bluetooth headset
Aliph's Jawbone revolutionary Bluetooth headset provides unmatched sound quality. In fact, it sounds even better than most cell phones alone.
Jabra BT500
If comfort is a priority or you plan on wearing your Bluetooth headset for long periods of time or while moving around a lot, the Jabra BT500 is a solid choice.
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