How to choose a bluetooth headsets?

While Bluetooth itself may be easy to understand, choosing a Bluetooth headset for your phone isn't so simple. The number of Bluetooth headsets continues to grow rapidly. Styles, features, performance and compatibility vary, so it's important to take the time to find a device that's right for you.

Consider comfort

Smaller, lighter headsets are generally more comfortable than bulkier models but might be easily pop out like some of the smallest models insert into your ear canal if it is not perfectly fit. Then you should look for headsets that come with an assortment of ear adapters to improve the chance of getting a good fit.

Seek out high voice quality

Most of the Bluetooth headsets have at least good voice quality, which is adequate for most situations but some situations you may need some more features that is easier to converse in noisy or windy environments.Expect setup time
Bluetooth headsets and phones need to be electronically introduced, a sometimes-tricky procedure known as pairing where two Bluetooth devices are linking together, so that they can communicate and exchange information. Some headsets allow you to initiate the process with the press of a button. Some headsets make pairing much easier via a feature called multipoint pairing which lets you pair the headset with multiple devices, automatically connecting with whichever device is active. You can connect up to seven devices simultaneously at speeds of 500Kbps and up. Bluetooth does have limitations, however.

Consider charging convenience

Bluetooth headsets have batteries that run down, require recharging. Models with ample talk time on a charge minimize the need for recharging. While many headsets let you gab for about 8 hours or more between charges, others run for less than 4 hours. Nearly all come with a wall charger; some include a cable for charging via a computer's USB port. Others also include a car charger. Nearly all headsets indicate when charging is complete. An audible and visual low battery warning is also important.

Look for useful features

All mono headsets are designed to work in either the right or the left ear. Most headsets have a microphone mute control that prevents the caller from hearing what you say but allows you to hear the caller. Call hold mutes the call on both sides and is handy if you want to talk face-to-face with someone else without ending the call. Volume control and last-number redial are also useful. A plus for music lovers: stereo. Be aware that some headsets might not support some phones or some of their features. Check with the headset manufacturer to confirm that it is fully compatible with your phone.