Top 10 Bluetooth Headsets

We get asked all the time for recommendations of Bluetooth Headsets. Our recommendations are; Jabra Extreme2, Plantronics Marque M155, BlueAnt Smart Q2, Jabra Supreme, Plantronics Savor M1100, BlackBerry HS-700, Jawbone ERA Aliph, Plantronics Voyager Pro HD, Jawbone ICON Nerd and the Sennheiser MM 400. We've created this special page, and extensively researched today's top ten very best bluetooth headsets. The results were based mainly on ease of use, overall quality, design, form and function. We didn't factor price into the equation. We are judging based on overall performance. Much of the research was carried out by very reputable technology magazines and other trusted sources. We hope you find the guide useful.

Jabra Extreme2 Jabra Extreme2 Bluetooth Headset Free Shipping Rating 8 / 10 - Excellent. Best Points; Easy Setup Very comfortable Great noise cancellation Downsides; Sound is very good, but could be excellent Best Features; Noise Blackout™ 3.0 - reduces ambient noise HD Voice for even better sound quality. Voice Guidance talks you through setup, pairing, battery and connection status Connect up to two active Bluetooth® devices at the same time All day comfort with Ultimate-fit Eargels™ and ear hook Transmits media with A2DP technology Up to 5.5 hours talk time and up to 10.5 days standby time $69.95	Plantronics Marque M155 Plantronics Marque M155 Bluetooth Headset Free Shipping Rating 8.4 / 10 - Very Good Best Points; Style and size Great sound and comfort Value Downsides; Noise cancellation should be better at the price point Best features; Answers when you say "Answer" Smartphone app for tips and tools Listen to music, podcasts and more 2-in-1 cable charges headset and smartphone Amazingly lightweight and comfortable iPhone Metre Works with almost any smartphone Slim and stylish, the new Plantronics Marque M155 Bluetooth headset is the perfect companion for your smartphone. Talk while you work and plug in the 2-in-1 cable to charge your headset and smartphone simultaneously. When a call comes in, just say “Answer” – no buttons to press. You can also listen to music, podcasts or GPS directions from your smartphone. Download the free MyHeadset app for tips and tools on how to get even more out of your Marque. Plantronics Marque - the smart way to connect with your smartphone. $84.80
BlueAnt Q2 Smart BlueAnt Q2 Smart Bluetooth Headset Free Shipping Rating 9 / 10 - Excellent. Best Points; Outstanding sound quality Excellent voice control Works flawlessly with Android and BlackBerry Downsides; Noise cancellation is very good but not excellent Small buttons Best Features; Voice Control. Voice Dial. Voice Answer. Caller name announce with Text to Speech (TTS) Listen to your messages on the go A2DP Audio Streaming Voice control sensitivity adjustment Connect two phones to the Q2 at the same time and answer whichever one rings. Voice Access to the World Bing-411 BlackBerry® and Android users can install the Vlingo SafeReader application to hear email and SMS messages read out automatically on their connected BlueAnt device. Depends on carrier and phone support $88.00	Jabra Supreme Jabra Supreme Bluetooth Headset in Black Free Shipping Rating 8 / 10 - Excellent. Best Points; Brilliant Voice Controls Noise cancellation that works very well Downsides; Size Best features; Active Noise Cancellation technology Noise Blackout™ 3.0 dual microphone technology HD Voice* technology for superior sound quality Voice Control and Voice Guidance for hands-free operation Connects to 2 Bluetooth devices simultaneously Streams media with A2DP. Interchangeable soft ear cushions for all-day comfort * Phone and Network Dependant $99.00
Plantronics Savor M1100 Plantronics Savor M1100 Bluetooth Headset Free Shipping. Pre-order - Due late May Rating 8.9 / 10 - Outstanding Plantronics Savor M1100 - Advanced Bluetooth Headset The Plantronics Savor headset is your concierge for the next level of advanced hands-free smartphone communication. You’ll feel the full promise of a hands-free lifestyle as your voice takes control to answer a call without lifting a finger. Or use the dedicated voice button to call for news updates, read email or get driving directions. Go beyond conversations and indulge your ears with streaming music or access Plantronics Vocalyst™, the hands-free text and voice service. You’ll be heard with rich clarity thanks to the triple-mic precision and Plantronics signature audio quality. This is hands-free on a whole new level. Plantronics Savor. Raise the Power of Your Voice. Key Features iPhone Metre; iPhone® battery meter to monitor headset battery level on-screen Noise-canceling; AudioIQ3 uses advanced DSP technology to reduce background noise for clear conversations between you and your listener Audio Streaming; Stream music, podcasts, GPS and other audio applications from A2DP-enabled phones Voice Alerts; Now you can talk to your headset and your headset will talk to you whispered voice alerts keep you aware of low battery, lost connection and more Voice Commands; Use your voice to answer an incoming call by simply saying, Answer, or use the dedicated voice button for a host of convenient commands. Quickpair; Supports quick initial pairing with Bluetooth phones and/or devices Bluetooth Transmit Range 30 feet and Multi-Point Audio - DSP Voice Commands Spoken Cues and Enhanced Services from Plantronics Vocalyst™ Battery Power 4 hours Charger Type; Micro USB Weight 9 grams Microphones, Triple-Mic, A2DP, Noise-cancellation and Wind Noise Reduction Controls; Call Answer/End, Dedicated On/Off, Volume +/- and Mute Key Download Product Datasheet Plantronics Savor M1100 Datasheet (278 KB) Download Plantronics Vocalyst Guide Plantronics Savor M1100 Vocalyst Guide (534 KB) For users in Australia and New Zealand, please make sure you go to www.plantronics.com/myheadset to update your headset before activating Vocalyst service. This headset is compatible with most Bluetooth-enabled phones CES Innovation Award Honoree 2011 $109.00	BlackBerry HS-700 Bluetooth Headset BlackBerry HS-700 Bluetooth Headset Free Shipping Rating 8.9 / 10 - Excellent Best Points; Excellent BlackBerry optimisation and easy setup High quality sound and music Voice prompts Downsides; Style is not for everyone More comfortable headsets available in price bracket Best features; Voice Commands Instant sync with address book Voice prompts Built for your BlackBerry, works with all smartphones Advanced noise-cancellation technology Automatic volume control Designed and made by Plantronics, the best brand in the business Optimised for BlackBerry smartphones and compatible with all Bluetooth® enabled mobile phones, (Not PlayBook) the ultra-light and comfortable BlackBerry HS-700 Wireless headset is made to simplify your life. The BlackBerry HS-700 speaks to you, listens to you, and works for you. Once you’re connected, voice prompts alert you with battery status updates, mute status and more. When a call comes in, just say “answer” or “ignore”. You can also dial, mute, swap calls, redial and more. Made to make your life easier the HS-700 enables you to listen to audio files saved on your smartphone and get turn-by-turn directions from third-party GPS mapping apps. NOTE: Does NOT work with PlayBook $119.00
Jawbone ERA Aliph - Shadowbox Jawbone ERA Aliph - Shadowbox Free Shipping Rating 9.2 / 10 - Excellent. "The Jawbone Era knocks it out of the park with high-end features, amazing audio quality and innovative design" C-NET “The Jawbone Era is the best Bluetooth headset available today, and its powers will grow” PC MAGAZINE "Simply the best headset on the planet" NoiseAssassin® 3.0, HD music & audio, motion controls, and works with MyTALK. Audio NoiseAssassin® 3.0 with wind reduction 10mm wideband speaker (HD audio) Automatic volume control Voice announcements Technology Built-in accelerometer (motion sensor) MotionX™ technology Dual micro-processors Serial flash Power and Battery Up to 5.5 hours talk time Up to 10 days standby time Built-in rechargeable Li-ion polymer battery Jawbone battery meter automatically displays on iPhone® (BlackBerry® & others available at MyTALK) On/Off Switch Micro USB connector interface (charging and MyTALK) Size and Weight Length: 2.02 inches (51.3 mm) Width: 0.57 inches (14.5 mm) Height: 0.95 inches (24.1 mm) Weight: 10.2 grams Bluetooth Bluetooth V2.1 compliant Range up to 33 ft (10 m) Support Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) Profiles Supported: Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) 1.2, Hands-Free Profile (HFP) 1.5, Headset Profile (HSP) 1.1 Supports Simultaneous Multipoint (two live audio connections) Design Four sophisticated, architectural designs: Midnight, Shadowbox, Smokescreen, and Silver Lining PC Compatibility MyTALK apps & software updates Windows 7, Vista XP Mac OSX 10.5 and higher Environmental Information and Requirement Operating Temperature 0° to +55° C RF Regulatory Radio FCC Part 15 certified EN55022B Contact & Air Discharge EN61000 Safety UL and EN 60950 certified Hazardous Substance RoHS/WEEE compliant In the Box Jawbone ERA headset Spout earbuds (4) Round earbuds (4) Binaural earloop (optional) Micro USB cable A/C wall adapter Carrying case User guide Kill Background Noise Jawbone ERA™ is the only Bluetooth® headset equipped with military-grade NoiseAssassin® 3.0, the latest version of Jawbone's industry-first noise and wind canceling technology. Originally developed for use by tank commanders and helicopter pilots, NoiseAssassin 3.0 eliminates background noise better than any other headset. It also auto-adjusts inbound call volume and intelligibility to your environment. Whether you're at a noisy ball game or on the road, you'll always hear and be heard. Listen in HD Music, video and calls never sounded better. With its 10mm wideband speaker—our biggest, most powerful speaker yet (25% larger than previous models)—podcasts, Pandora® tunes, YouTube® videos, driving directions and more come vibrantly to life in full-spectrum, HD-quality sound. Jawbone ERA is also the most convenient way to enjoy all your mobile media and calls in one place. No more clunky headphones, no more tangled cords. You'll be totally hands-free and never miss a beat. Check out some great apps to enjoy in HD here. Magical Motion Controls Jawbone ERA is the first headset with a built-in accelerometer and patented MotionX™ technology. Out of the box, you can ShakeShake® Jawbone ERA into pairing mode or TapTap® to answer phone calls. And because Jawbone ERA is completely integrated with the online MyTALK platform, it will continue to gain functionality as we develop new motion applications. ShakeShake and TapTap is just the beginning. Get Apps & Updates Via MyTALK Like other Jawbone products, Jawbone ERA gets better with time when synced with Jawbone's industry-first MyTALK platform. Download apps, customize new features like Caller ID by Name (exclusive to Jawbone ERA), set different voices or language options, even program Jawbone ERA to send emails and text messages using your voice. Just sign into mytalk.jawbone.com, plug in your headset, and sync whatever apps and updates you want. Make it yours at MyTALK. Keep Tabs on Battery Life You'll never run out of juice with Jawbone ERA. To check battery status, glance at the battery meter that automatically displays in the status bar of your iPhone® (Blackberry® and Android™ available at MyTALK). Or, if your phone is out of reach, just press the TALK button on Jawbone ERA to hear an update: "About 5 hours of talk time remaining". Or just do nothing: when your battery is running low, you'll hear a reminder to charge up whispered in your ear. Jawbone ERA rechargeable lithium-ion now holds an additional hour of battery life—up to 5.5 hours of continuous use. It's All in the Details - Perfect Fit Every Jawbone ERA comes with eight earbuds and an optional binaural earloop, ensuring the perfect fit in either ear, no matter what your size. It's so light and comfortable, you'll probably forget you're even wearing it. Jawbone ERA also includes Jawbone's innovative Spout earbud, a breakthrough design that channels audio directly into your ear, providing the clearest sound. Eco-Friendly Jawbone takes great care in creating the highest quality products with minimal impact on the environment. Our packaging is recyclable and made from only two materials: recycled paper and PET plastic. The total volume of Jawbone's headset packaging has also been reduced by over 50% from previous years. When it comes to the environment, less is more. $119.00	Plantronics Voyager Pro HD Plantronics Voyager Pro HD Bluetooth Headset Free Shipping Rating 9.5 / 10 - Outstanding Best Points; Outstanding sound quality Functions and features, especially smart-sensor Noise cancellation Downsides; Size and style not to everyones taste No caller ID or announcement Best features; Senses if you’re wearing it Eliminates noise, delivers HD audio Plantronics® MyHeadset™ app for Android™ phones Vocalyst™ voice and text service Streams music, podcasts and more On-screen battery meter for Android™ and iPhone Ergonomic all-day fit Smart Sensor™ technology simplifies hands-free calling The Plantronics® Voyager™ PRO HD with Smart Sensor™ technology redefines hands-free convenience. This headset is so smart, that by simply placing it on your ear, it automatically answers your phone or transfers calls back and forth between your phone and headset. Voyager PRO HD takes you beyond the headset, with our Vocalyst™ service that lets you manage email, check weather or update Facebook, and the Plantronics MyHeadset™ app that gives you tips, tricks and tools for Android™ and iPhone. Brilliant HD audio for natural sounding conversations and superior comfort make this the smartest headset for smartphones. $119.00
Jawbone ICON HD + The Nerd Jawbone ICON HD + The Nerd - World Bestseller Free Shipping Rating 9.4 / 10 - Outstanding The world's best-selling intelligent headset just got better. Now includes HD audio. Talk hands-free, listen in HD, and easily connect to any Mac or PC. No Bluetooth setup, The Nerd does it all for you. Plug and Play. Kill Background Noise Jawbone® ICON HD™ comes standard with military-grade NoiseAssassin® 2.5 with integrated wind reduction, the world's most advanced noise cancellation technology. Originally developed for use by military tank commanders and helicopter pilots, NoiseAssassin is a proprietary technology that eliminates unwanted background noise when you talk on the phone. It gives you the freedom to enjoy quiet phone conversations wherever you are. Whether you're at a noisy airport or on the road, your speech will sound crystal clear. Listen in HD Music, video and phone calls never sounded so good. With the wideband 10 millimeter speaker (the biggest, most powerful speaker yet) — Jawbone ICON HD lets you listen to music, podcasts, YouTube® videos, sports, phone calls and more in private full-spectrum, HD quality sound. It's the most convenient way to enjoy all your mobile media and calls in one place. You'll be totally hands-free and never miss a beat. Get More from Your PC Jawbone ICON HD + THE NERD is the all in one solution for anyone who wants to talk hands-free or privately stream audio from their PC or Mac. To instantly connect and start using ICON HD with any Mac or PC, just plug in THE NERD (Wire-Free™ USB Audio Adapter). You'll never have to fumble with your Bluetooth® settings ever again. ICON HD also connects simultaneously with two devices. You can talk or stream music from your computer and receive calls from your mobile phone at the same time. Keep Tabs on Battery Life You'll never run out of power with the Jawbone ICON HD. Check battery status, glance at the battery meter that automatically displays in the status bar of your iPhone® (BlackBerry® and Android™; available at MyTALK). Or, if your smartphone is out of reach, just press the TALK button on ICON HD to hear an update: "About 5 hours of talk time remaining". Or when your battery is running low, you'll hear a reminder to charge up whispered in your ear. Jawbone ICON HD's rechargeable lithium-ion battery gives you up to 4.5 hours of continuous use. Download the Datasheet Jawbone ICON HD and Nerd Datasheet (85 KB) Power and Battery Up to 4.5 hours talk time Up to 10 days standby time Built-in rechargeable Li-ion polymer battery Jawbone battery meter automatically displays on iPhone® (BlackBerry® & Android™ available at MyTALK) On/Off Switch Micro USB connector interface (charging and MyTALK) Size and Weight Length: 44 mm Width: 18 mm Height: 25 mm Weight: 8 grams Bluetooth Range up to 33 feet (10 meters) Bluetooth V2.1 compliant Supports Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) Profiles Supported: Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) 1.2, Hands-Free Profile (HFP) 1.5, Headset Profile (HSP) 1.1 Supports Simultaneous Multipoint (two live audio connections) Connect up to eight paired devices In The Box ICON HD headset THE NERD Wire-Free® USB Audio Adapter. Auto Bluetooth setup Spout earbuds (3) Round earbuds (4) Biaural earloop (optional) Micro USB cable User guide $129.00	Sennheiser MM 400 Bluetooth Sennheiser MM 400 Bluetooth Headphones Free Delivery Rating 10 / 10 - Outstanding Best Points; The sound is mind blowing Superior German quality Downsides; Size and style not for everyone Price. Not overpriced but still very expensive (Pre-order today, shipping from late February 2012) The MM 400 is a state-of-the-art Stereo Bluetooth® headset for multimedia smartphones. With one touch of a button, you can quickly interchange between calls and music both of which are delivered in superb stereo sound. The invisible intelligent microphone ensures that conversations are crystal clear, making this MM 400 the perfect all-in-one Bluetooth sound solution from Sennheiser. Features Bluetooth 2.1 guarantees hands-free perfection and the advanced A2DP profile for Stereo Bluetooth® delivers outstanding hi-fi stereo sound Invisible intelligent microphone – with high-performance sound quality for crystal clear conversations Direct cable option – for use on airplanes, with an airline adapter included Simple headset controls – in one intuitive cluster Sennheiser world class sound quality – superior dynamic range, detailed and excellent bass Design comfort – padded ear-cushions provide an excellent soft fit, even on long trips Easy-2-GO – the headset folds into a compact bundle for travel and storage, Design longevity; the headband is metal-reinforced Recharge via any USB port on your PC, car or the supplied lightweight wall charger with different plug fittings for Europe, the USA, the UK and Australia Connect everywhere – to mobiles, laptops, MP3 players, or in-flight entertainment systems with an all-in-one headset solution Peace of mind – 2-year international warranty Technical Specification Wearing style: Supra-aural Transducer principle: Closed acoustics Technology: Bluetooth® 2.1 + EDR Talk time: 20h Listening time: 10h Charging time: 3h Range: 10m Weight: 105g Frequency response: 15 – 22.000 Hz THD, total harmonic distortion: Less than 0.1% at 1 KHz Sound pressure level (SPL): 107 dB Frequency response: 100 – 10.000 Hz Pick-up pattern: omni-directional What's in the box? USB wall charger for US, EU, UK and AU plus USB charging cable In-flight adapter (3.5mm double mono adapter) 3.5mm audio cable Carry case $348.00