How to Choose a Bluetooth Headset

A Bluetooth Headset

In the 1980s if someone had talked of wireless headsets that could interact with multiple devices one would have thought the person had gone out of his mind. And yet, today wireless Bluetooth devices are making lives better and easier. They not only facilitate communication but make information sharing between your many electronic devices such as your cell phone and your computer, simple and easy.

What is a Bluetooth Headset?

A Bluetooth headset is a wireless headset that uses a short range radio frequency and allows you to send and receive data to and from various devices. You can also take phone calls even if your cell phone is in the safety of your briefcase. Whether you are at work, where wireless Bluetooth headsets can allow you to connect to your computer and can even teleconference, or at home where you don’t want to miss out on family time and yet can receive your calls discreetly and effectively, wireless Bluetooth headsets are useful in all scenarios.

Factors to Consider in Comparing Headsets

Cost

• Cost is an obvious issue

Although there is little to confirm that more expensive headsets are consistently better than cheaper ones, you can always remember the saying, “You get what you pay for.”

Ergonomics

• How heavy is it
• Will it fall off
• Can it be worn on either ear
• Can you use it with a pair of glasses
• Is it comfortable to wear for a long phone call
• Is it easy to use the control buttons on the headset
• How would you carry it when you are not wearing it
• Is it easy to quickly and conveniently put the headset on your ear, and to take it off again

Ease of Use

• Can you adjust the volume level easily
• How quickly and easily does the unit turn on
• Is there a support number you can call for extra help if needed

Features

• What is the headset’s battery life for talk time and standby time
• How do you know when the battery is nearly dead
• Does it have a lithium type battery (best) or some other type
• Is the battery replaceable
• How is the battery charged and how long does it take to charge
• How do you know when the battery is fully charged
• Is the charging transformer multi-voltage for international travel and what is its weight/size
• Can the headset also be charged via a USB cable or car adapter or some other way not requiring yet another transformer to add to your collection
• How many devices can the unit be paired with
• Does it have both headset and hands-free protocols
• Is it compatible with Bluetooth 1.1 or later standards
• What is its warranty period
• Does it have a free return period as well
• Does it have any noise cancelling or digital signal processing in its microphone and sound circuits
• What is the sound quality it offers for sending and receiving audio
• What range does it typically have

Other

• Does it look attractive
• Is it too big or too small

Summary

Bluetooth headsets can offer a great deal of convenience and flexibility.

A good Bluetooth headset is easy to understand, setup, and use. It makes your life simpler and easier. At Mybluegadgets.com we have pride in our quality Bluetooth headsets.