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The headset for the phone can become a very useful thing with the modern extremely dynamic rhythm of life. If you often have to receive calls and talk on the phone, the Bluetooth headset will allow you to free your hands and do what you need without interruption. It can also come in handy as an alternative to conventional wired headphones. If you are still thinking about buying a Bluetooth-headset, then you have to by the way this article, in which we will consider the top 10 headsets at the moment.

1. The best Bluetooth headset:

Nokia BH-112

The Nokia BH-112 headset looks very bright and modern. It is compact enough and will not make you uncomfortable with your weight. The headset is compatible with almost any existing mobile devices. The headset comes with two variants of the head loops, thanks to which the device and keeps on the ear. The headset can support two devices at the same time. The range is up to 10 meters. The price of the headset starts at $ 19.

2. The simplest Bluetooth headset:

Jabra EASYCALL

This headset can be called one of the most easy-to-use among all headsets in the market. For it, you do not need to install any drivers or programs. Immediately after you turn on the headset, it will automatically give a signal to your mobile phone and establish communication with it. The sound in this headset is also at its height. It uses a special technology Digital Signal Processing, which provides a clear and clear sound during a conversation without any interference. Like the previous one, this headset can be connected to two devices with Bluetooth simultaneously. The range of the device is 10 meters. The price starts at $ 32.

3. Stylish Bluetooth headset:

Plantronics Marque M155

This headset looks very stylish and conservative. It is extremely compact and has a light weight of only 7 grams. If you are going to use the headset with the device on the operating room android system   or iOS, then you can download the MyHeadset application that will give you additional features in using the headset. For example, you can answer calls using a voice command or send text messages, not only via SMS, but also in the social network. The price of the headset starts at $ 31.

4. Bluetooth Status Headset:

Jawbone ICON

This headset can rightly be considered an image device, in some way emphasizing the status of its owner. The headset allows the use of AudioApps technology, which through voice messages will tell you what you will need. You can choose the voice that suits you best for sound notifications. Notifications may contain information, for example, about the remaining battery charge, inform the name or number of the caller. This headset will cost you at least 46 dollars.

5. Bluetooth headset with good sound:

Jabra Clear

This headset, like many others, uses its own technology, which provides an improvement in the quality of the transmitted audio signal. Jabra Clear uses HD Voice technology for this. Also, the headset uses a convenient slider to turn the device on and off. The design of the device is quite simple and conservative. The price of the device can be from 48 dollars.

6. Convenient Bluetooth-headset:

Nokia BH-110

This headset will allow you to talk almost without using your hands. It can be connected to two different devices, for example, to a cellular and landline phone with Bluetooth support. The design of the device stands out for its style and simplicity. The device is controlled by only one button, but it does not make you wonder how it will be recalled by pressing it. The way the ear loop is made deserves special attention. It comfortably sits on the ear and allows you to use the headset for a long time without any discomfort. The headset can be found at a price of 19 dollars.

7. Inexpensive Bluetooth Headset:

Jabra EASYGO

The highlight of this headset is technology, thanks to which you will get not only an ideal sound without any extraneous noise, but also a self-regulating volume reception. The device will monitor the level of the surrounding noise and, depending on this, increase or decrease the volume of the signal in the earpiece. Also, there are functions with the device that will warn you about the need to charge the battery or loss of communication with the phone. The minimum price of the device at the moment is $ 17.

8. Bluetooth-headset with comfortable voice control:

Jabra Stone 3

This headset came to replace the progressive in every sense of the word headset Jabra Stone 2. It supports the ability to control using voice commands, which will be an indispensable plus in the situation when you need to answer the call, but you can not push the button because of busy hands . Before you receive an incoming call, you will hear the subscriber's phone number and you will be able to decide whether to take the handset. You only need to say "Yes" or "No" in order to accept or reject the call. This device can be bought at a price of 122 dollars. But, believe me, it deserves its money.

9. Multicolored Bluetooth Headset:

Nokia BH-220 Luna

This Bluetooth-headset is convenient and suitable for those who do not have a special desire to deal with technical trivia. The moment you insert the headphones into the charger, the headset stops communicating and starts the charging process. Accordingly, the device will automatically reconnect at the same time as you remove the device from the docking station. In terms of design, this headset is highlighted by a large number of possible colors, among which you can find one that you like. The minimum cost of the device is $ 36.

10. Fancy Bluetooth-headset:

Jabra EXTREME 2

This headset uses one of the best noise reduction technologies to date - Noise Blackout 3.0. It allows you to absorb almost all extraneous noise. In addition to it, HD Voice technology processes the received signal and makes the interlocutor's voice more clear. The final stage of the signal processing is an automatic volume control, which will allow you to correlate the noise level around you with the required volume of the signal. The price of such a headset is 38 dollars.

Nothing so fetters a man in his striving for freedom and independence, like wires - they entangle us, preventing us from moving without difficulties and obstacles. The fact that this is not an allegory is perhaps best known to the owners of wired headphones and headsets. However, wired headsets have long been replaced with wireless headsets based on Bluetooth data transmission protocol. They are called Bluetooth headsets.

What it is? Bluetooth headsets are   devices that connect to any device that supports Bluetooth, whether it be a phone, smartphone, player, or even a computer, and working with it as an output device and input sound, that is, more simply, headphones and a microphone.

Benefits of Bluetooth headsets   before their wired analogs are obvious: since the connection is carried out by means of radio communication, Bluetooth headsets do not "tie" you to a phone or other device, and you can freely move away from it for a distance of up to 10 meters. In addition, this headset can be connected without any special difficulty to almost any device with Bluetooth support, while using wired headsets, there may be problems associated with the incompatibility of plugs and connectors.

All Bluetooth-headsets can be conditionally divided into two categories:   mono headsets and stereo headsets. Mono-headset called Bluetooth-headset, which are dressed in one ear and, of course, transmit exclusively mono-signal. Mono headsets are the most common among wireless headsets, so they pop up in our minds when we hear about Bluetooth headsets. Mono headsets are the ideal solution for people who need a Bluetooth headset exclusively for voice.

And here stereo Headset   perfect for lovers not only to talk, but also to listen to music. In appearance, wireless stereo headsets are most reminiscent of the usual wired headsets - they also have two speakers and a shackle between them, and also, in some cases, a retractable microphone. Of course, stereo headsets transmit sound in stereo, so they are ideal for listening to music. In addition, music lovers should be pleased with the fact that the presence of keys remote control   player, allowing you to quickly put music playback on pause or switch tracks, is for Bluetooth stereo headsets de facto standard. By the way, it is worth noting that stereo headsets, for obvious reasons, are always more expensive than similar mono headsets.

Bluetooth-headsets are easy to manufacture, and therefore nowadays they are made by everyone who is not lazy. Of course, in a variety of brands and names, even quite a well-informed customer in technical terms can get confused. However, if you analyze all manufacturers involved in the production of Bluetooth headsets, they can be grouped into three categories: industry giants, mobile phone manufacturers and third-tier companies.

The first category of manufacturers of Bluetooth-headsets

The first category includes two companies that made a name for the creation and production of Bluetooth headsets. The first is GN Great Nordic, which produces head sets under the trade mark Jabra. The brand leads its history since 1983, when there was no talk about Bluetooth, but deserved fame among the people he received in 2000, when it was released the world's first Bluetooth headset - Jabra BT100. Since then, the Jabra brand is for the Bluetooth headset market the same as the Nokia brand for the mobile phone market, and the Windows brand for the market operating systems. However, when buying budget models for a "big name", the buyer will not have to overpay especially: for example, one of the budget models of the company, Jabra BT2080, costs slightly less than 1000 rubles, which is quite good given the rather good quality of voice transmission.

However, the main attention, of course, should be paid to more expensive models. The best mono headset Jabrais, of course, Stone2, heiress of not less than remarkable model Stone. Jabra Stone2, just like Stone, has a chic design: if you insert the headset into a docking station, which is also autonomous charger, then together they will look like a stone ground with sea water. It should be noted that, despite the extravagant appearance, in the ear Stone2 sits quite comfortably and firmly. As befits a top-class Bluetooth headset, Stone2 has a voice menu and an advanced noise reduction system. Perhaps, the only disadvantage of this headset is its price - almost 5000 rubles.

The second company   market of wireless headsets, worthy of our close attention, is the company Aliph, which produces sets under the brand Jawbone. If Jabra attracts its customers mainly with the exquisite design of their models, Jawbone "takes" the number of technologies and built-in functions. The most advanced devices of the company can be considered Bluetooth-headset series Icon.

What technologies are used in the representatives of this series? Firstly, it is, of course, a proprietary NoiseAssasin noise reduction system that captures the vibrations of the temporal bone of the skull during a conversation. The use of NoiseAssasin allows you to get rid of almost all extraneous noise, without distorting the voice, like competitors' products that use similar technology. Secondly, it is a voice menu system with the support of MyTALK technology, which allows you to install various voice applications in the headset's memory. And, of course, the Jawbone Icon products include other interesting technologies, from the active Sensor Signal Fusion wind noise suppression system to the indication of charging the headset on the iPhone's smartphone screen. The average price for a Jawbone Icon headset is, as in the case of Stone2, 5000 rubles.

The second category of manufacturers of Bluetooth-headsets

Let's turn to second category of Bluetooth headsets manufacturers. Almost every mobile phone manufacturer, from Nokia and Motorola to Apple, has in its assortment one or more Bluetooth headsets designed to work with their own phone. Note that Bluetooth headsets from one company in most cases are excellent for phones from other, as well as to computers, players and other Bluetooth-devices. However, it is better to use a headset with a phone of the same brand, as it, firstly, gives a guarantee of full compatibility between the phone and the headset, and, secondly, ensures the unity of the corporate style, which is also important. For example, Samsung addressed the HM3100 headset to all owners of the most popular phones series Samsung   Star, having executed it in the same style, as phones of "star" line. The headset itself is a pretty good product, but its price, which is about 1,700 rubles, is somewhat overstated. So, similar in characteristics to Nokia's headset, BT-750, you can easily buy for 750 rubles.

The third category of manufacturers of Bluetooth-headsets

Finally, there are a number of manufacturers of wireless headsets, whose representatives are not very well-known firms, like Texet, Ritmix, Defender   and others. Bluetooth-headsets, produced under their brands, are characterized by low price and do not please the buyer with an abundance of additional functions; however, in the budget segment they are almost always ideal devices for the "price-quality" ratio. So, the Stereo Headset Defender HN-B601 not only has a fairly high-quality package and an average price of 1,100 rubles, but it also boasts the availability of a good cover for transportation.

The result

So, the Bluetooth headset is a thing that belongs to the "must have" class, so if you do not already have a wireless headset, you should get it immediately. Deficit in wireless headsets is not observed, so you can always find what works best for your ears, your wallet and, of course, personally to you.

Regardless of whether you are driving a car, running a jog, breaking both hands or just being too lazy to take a mobile phone in your hands, bluetooth headset   - a reasonable investment of money, because it allows you to free your hands.

It is difficult enough to choose the best headset   among a large number of devices on the market that often have similar names or just a set of letters and numbers instead of a proper moniker. But do not worry. In order that you do not have to waste money and time buying substandard products, we compiled an overview of the nine best Bluetooth headsets.

Average price: 7 990 rub.

Jabra Motion provides excellent quality of communication, which is certainly one of the most important qualities of any Bluetooth-headset. The sound quality leaves much to be desired, but the noise reduction system makes it possible to communicate quietly in the most extreme conditions. This device is very easy to synchronize and configure. The battery is designed for 7 hours of talk time. The listed advantages cost or stand those money which you will spend. When buying, pay attention to adjusting the size of the earphone.

Average price: 7 290 rub.

Plantronics Voyager Legend is slightly outdated, but is still considered one of the best models of Bluetooth-headsets. Its design is very ergonomic, so even with prolonged wearing, Voyager Legend does not create discomfort. In addition, the headset has a good fixation, which securely fixes it in the ear. The caller identification feature completely frees up your hands, because it calls the person calling you and in order to answer, you just need to say the word "Answer". Voyager Legend is equipped with an excellent system to suppress background noise and several microphones, which ensures high-quality communication even with very strong sound interference.

Average price: 9 115 руб.

This model is not on the first, but not on the last place of our list, which confirms the high quality of Bluetooth-headsets produced by Plantronics. The Voyager Edge has a compact and lightweight design, but in spite of its miniature dimensions it is equipped with all the necessary functions, including three microphones and a remote foot, which achieves high voice clarity. Like Voyager Legend, Edge supports voice commands, and in order to take a call, just insert the device into your ear. The NFC wireless high-speed communication technology guarantees fast and high-quality connection and suppression of extraneous noise. The small size of the device means that its battery is not as powerful as in other similar devices, but for 6 hours of talk it is enough, that, you see, not fat is bad.

Average price: 4 890 rub.

The Plantronics Voyager Edge is considered a small device, but the Jawbone Era is quite tiny, and if you do not want others to see that you are wearing a Bluetooth headset, this is exactly what you need. Not only is this device miniature, it is still securely attached to the auricle and you can not be afraid of losing it somewhere. With Jawbone Era, you can safely jog. It also features a NoiseAssassin (noise killer) system that clearly distinguishes the sound of a person's voice and extraneous external sounds, completely suppressing them. This is without a doubt a very "smart" headset, although there are some problems concerning its contact with your skin, and not too much battery capacity, like the Voyager Edge.

Average price: 4 490 rub.

Headset Plantronics Marque 2 is compact and easy to carry, it works for about seven hours in a talk mode. It can be used to receive voice prompts from GPS applications, work simultaneously with two phones, and is also equipped with a noise cancellation system, although the latter function does not work as well as that of competitors. It does not look very stylish, the sound quality is not bad, but it could be better, but given that its cost is low, it's a very good purchase.

Average price: 2 890 rub.

The Plantronics M55 is a "budget" class headset. Although it does not belong to the category of pre-devices, it is very comfortable to wear, supports voice commands, the sound quality is excellent, especially if it is equipped with a system for suppressing extraneous noise. In M55 there is a power saving mode DeepSleep, which is activated when the headset is disconnected from the smartphone within 90 minutes, but it is only necessary to return the phone to the communication range and it will immediately start working again. This mode allows you to extend the battery life to 5 months.

Average price: 2 200 руб.

If you often can not recharge the Bluetooth headset, then the ideal choice for you will be Jabra Wave, which is designed to work in talk mode for 8 hours or more. The rather large size of this device means that it is not the best choice   among the headsets, but this is a worthy compromise, if only because of the hardy battery. This device has good sound quality and excellent ability to suppress noise, especially wind. Add to this the ease of connection and the ability to work with two phones at the same time, and you will realize that the Jabra Wave is a very good choice.

Average price: 8 160 руб.

Jabra Supreme UC is an excellent versatile headset with excellent communication quality and the ability to connect to a smartphone and PC at the same time. Switching from one source to another can be done by holding down the Reset button for 2 seconds. You can also switch freely from phone call to other services, such as Skype or Google Hangouts. The outer earpiece of leatherette worn quite comfortably, although not as securely as a device placed inside the ear. Jabra Supreme UC has excellent sound quality, effective noise reduction, as well as voice controls.

Average price: 850 rub.

If you really need a budget version of the headset, then not quite attractive model JETech H0781 - just for you. Despite the low cost, this device is surprisingly functional. It has a microphone with built-in noise suppression, a battery status LED, and it's very easy to connect to the phone. This is not the smallest Bluetooth headset of all possible options. Of course, there are devices more compact, but JETech H0781 is a cheap and excellent solution for buyers with a limited budget, as well as for those who use the headset is not very common.

They were an obligatory accessory for busy businessmen, for whom the convenience of talking without having to get the phone out of your pocket is very important. But today, wireless headsets are used everywhere - in large part due to the significant cost reduction, ease of use and a huge number of different models that are produced by hundreds of manufacturers.

A good headset should be reliable and comfortable to stay in your ears. But if you, for example, like listening to music, then the choice should be approached from one side, and if you just need to quickly receive voice calls, then the selection criteria will be slightly different.

Below we will consider the most important characteristics of Bluetooth headsets, and then offer you a dozen of excellent models that are on sale in our catalog.

The main characteristics that are worth paying attention to

Traditional Bluetooth headsets, which are attached to one ear, have only one channel of sound - mono. Such models are designed for those who need to be constantly connected due to their professional activities. They are very compact and weigh little (often - only about 10 grams), but listening to music on such headsets in an acceptable quality will not work - simply because the earpiece is only one. The controls for these headsets are located directly on the body.

Stereo headphones will suit almost everyone - they offer high-quality two-channel sound, and with calls usually cope at least as well. The microphone and controls at them can be located both on the case, and on wires - all depends on a design. For obvious reasons, these models are usually heavier and not as compact as traditional ones.

Bluetooth Version

When choosing a Bluetooth headset, do not consider models that support protocol versions older than 3.0. Bluetooth version 3.0 and above is enough for both high-quality music transfer (as far as the protocol itself allows), and for conversations without any serious distortion. As a rule, newer versions of Bluetooth mean more economical battery power consumption, but in this regard it is better to rely on reviews and tests of specific models - the operating time depends more on the battery capacity and internal logic of the headset.

Not so long ago, the standard Bluetooth 5.0 was finalized, which provides even greater economy, but the headset with its support has not been released yet.

Range of action

In 99% of cases, you will use the headset when the phone is in your pocket or on the desk. But if you are going to, for example, constantly move within the office, and the phone will be on your workplace, then the range will be an important parameter.

Almost always manufacturers specify the maximum range, which in real conditions is strongly (up to 50%) is reduced due to walls, doors and other obstacles - this must be taken into account when choosing.

Headphones type

By type of design, the headset is divided into plug-in ("gag") and overhead.

The first are more compact and comfortable to use. Once their sound was considered to be much inferior to the sound of overhead models, but in recent years, the development of technology has made it possible to bring its quality closer to the quality of "full-size" headphones. In this respect, everything depends heavily on a particular headset.

Overhead headsets offer a quality sound - they completely cover the ears and better protect them from the outside world. In addition, they often have more capacious batteries. At the same time they are more cumbersome and heavy.

Headphone jack 3.5 mm

Some models (mostly overhead) have a 3.5 mm audio output so that they can be used as wired if the battery is discharged. In addition, there are models without the headphones in the kit, which are a small plastic case with an audio output.

The presence of support for NFC technology allows you to quickly connect the headset to the phone - for this it is enough to bring it to a close distance, after which the pairing will happen automatically. A very useful feature for those who always do not have enough time.

A2DP, AVRCP

Support for the A2DP profile allows the headset to receive a higher quality signal. For conversations, this is not so important, but to listen to music is almost necessary. In this case, even the sound quality of A2DP is inferior to the sound quality of conventional wired headphones due to the peculiarities of the Bluetooth protocol.

The AVRCP profile allows you to remotely control media devices - for example, TVs or music centers   with Bluetooth support.

Battery

Most often, Bluetooth headsets use standard lithium-ion batteries for the mobile device industry. They are quite capacious and provide a long work in talk mode - up to ten hours (in some cases - even more).

Lithium-polymer batteries are used less often - they are more expensive, but they weigh a little less. In addition, they do not tolerate blows.

Additional Features

If you use several smartphones at once, then the headset must support Multipoint technology, which will allow it to switch between devices without problems.

The most demanding music lovers can choose a headset with the support of the Apt-X codec, which makes the sound of music virtually indistinguishable from the sound of MP3. Also, music lovers may like a separate DSP chip, which processes the signal, reducing the noise level and increasing the volume.

It is worth paying attention to the number of microphones in the headset. If there are two or more, additional ones are usually used to ensure the operation of the noise cancellation system - this makes sound isolation good even in "gags". Thanks to noise reduction and listening to music, and the conversation will be easier and more enjoyable.

Finally, sport lovers and HLS should pay attention to the headsets with a waterproof housing. Most of them are not afraid of sweat and rain, and some can be used even under water.

For a long time only a wired headset was connected to the mobile phone. But in the middle of the 2000s, Bluetooth technology was a great development. Mobile phones with its support have learned to transmit sound through the air. This could not take advantage of the manufacturers of headsets. The first models were inserted in one ear, and their main task was to release hands while driving. But with the further development of technology Bluetooth wireless   The headset has got a second ear and stereo effect support. Of course, until now there are also mono heads, as you will be sure, having got acquainted with today's material.

Select a headset

On the shelves of stores you can find a huge number of headphones designed for mobile phone. Some of them have at their disposal a microphone and the ability to connect wirelessly. This makes them a full-blown Bluetooth headset.

When choosing a particular model, you should focus on its purpose. If you want to free your hands in a car, then you will be satisfied with a "one-ear" copy. Its main advantage is the longer autonomous operation. Well, lovers of listening to music should pay attention to stereo headsets, of which there are a lot of lately. It remains only to decide on the form factor, because there are large overhead and miniature plug-in devices.