Bluetooth headset for phone reviews which one is better. How to choose a good headset

Modern man is hard to imagine life without mobile phone. But there are situations when using a mobile phone is inconvenient, for example, while driving a car. In such situations, rescues such a thing as a bluetooth headset! This device allows you to free your hands, thanks to the possibility of its connection to various types of devices that support the Bluetooth protocol.

Connection is possible:

To telephone;
  - to the smartphone;
  - to the computer;
  - to the player, etc.

The Bluetooth headset works with the listed devices as a “device” that outputs and introduces sound, in simple words - as a microphone and headphones.
  If you need to purchase such a device, you face the question: "How to choose a Bluetooth headset?". Let's try to figure out and help you answer this question.

What to consider when choosing a Bluetooth headset?

All bluetooth headsets are divided into 2 main types:

Mono headsets (transmit monosignal; suitable for those who need and only important voice);
  - stereo headsets (transmit audio in stereo format; suitable for listening to music; some models have a retractable microphone).

Thus, choosing a headset, you should first decide on the view.

Inserts (invested in the ears),
  - invoices (fixed by the bow);
  - plug-in (inserted into the ear).

The next moment is the bluetooth talk time. Today there are models that work from 4 to 9 hours in this mode.
  In addition, there are a number of other points that are worth paying attention to during the selection process.

1. Dimensions and weight. If you use the phone a lot and for a long time, the bluetooth headset should be easy and convenient.
  2. The size of the headset. This moment  Especially important for those who wear glasses. Try on the device and decide if you are comfortable.
  3. Interface version. From the choice of version depends on the speed of data transmission, signal quality, etc.
  4. Charging time. Modern headsets have time to charge for 2 hours.
  5. Functional. The presence of the function " voice dialing", Call hold, etc.

Bluetooth headset: advantages and disadvantages

The advantages are:

Wireless technology;
  - long distance use;
  - the ability to free your hands;
- ability to connect to any device that supports Bluetooth-protocol;
  - simplicity and ease of use, etc.

Among the shortcomings are:

Need ;
  - higher cost than a wired headset.

However, none of these shortcomings can not be compared with the convenience and practicality of using a Bluetooth headset.

Using mobile phones while driving a car is prohibited by law. And such a rule is fully justified, while speaking, the driver is distracted from the road and one hand is busy with a telephone. Such a situation may arise not only in cars, but also anywhere else where it is necessary for two hands to be free.

Of course, you can use the headphones that come with the phone, but problems may arise with the wires. Therefore more convenient option  will be use bluetooth  headsets. What is a Bluetooth headset? Under this name is the headset with a microphone and headphones, which uses Bluetooth to transmit information.

Varieties of Bluetooth Headsets

By the number of sound channels emit: mono and stereo devices. Accordingly, mono bluetooth headset comes with one channel of sound, and stereo - with two. The choice of bluetooth headset should be made depending on the purpose - to communicate by phone good option  there will be a mono headset, and it is better to play music through stereo. Yes, it doesn’t compare to full-fledged headphones, but the advantage of not having wires attracts many.

Bluetooth Features

Bluetooth is not used as a data transfer method for the first year, so it has updates and improvements on its account. The first Bluetooth had version 1.0, now they are using versions starting from 2.0 and above. Versions differ depending on range and data transfer rate. In addition, an important fact is energy consumption. Naturally, the higher version will have the best performance. When choosing a Bluetooth headset, pay attention to which version of Bluetooth is on the headset and on the phone for which it will be used. Bluetooth versions are backward compatible. At present, it is preferable to choose a Bluetooth headset with a version from 2.0.

How much does Bluetooth headset weigh?

The accessory in the form of a Bluetooth headset is worn on the ear, so it should not bring discomfort. Therefore, the weight of the device depends on how it will be ergonomic and comfortable. It is important to understand the pattern: with a smaller weight of the device, it will contain fewer modifications and time battery life  will be shortened due to battery size. Plus small headsets in their compactness, but they can be inconvenient to mount. Therefore, when buying, you should not rely solely on the weight of the device, pay attention to the convenience of form and fasteners.

Autonomy Bluetooth Headset

The duration of the headset drive is comparable to that of the battery at the phones. In the case of a low battery, the headset can not be used, so the role of the battery is very significant. The best option Bluetooth headset will be with the continued ability of the battery to work offline. The average battery life of the headset is 5-7 hours.

Auxiliary options

• Auxiliary functions of Bluetooth headsets include the following:
• Multipoint. The multipoint option allows headsets to be connected to multiple mobile devices. This feature is convenient for those who use multiple mobile phones.
• Option voice control. Facilitates headset management, instead of pressing buttons, you can use voice commands.
• The presence of interchangeable panels. The ability to change the panels of the device is convenient because you can change the design in accordance with the hairstyle or headdress.

Bluetooth headset connectivity

The first step is to turn on the mobile device and headset. On mobile device  turn on the bluetooth and see if the visibility option is on for everyone. As a rule, the device is connected in automatic mode. If the headset is not connected, you need to activate the search mode on it, then turn on device search on your mobile phone. Such an assistant will help facilitate your life ..

• Transfer

The importance of headsets is often underestimated. A lot of IT freelancers and technical support specialists spend a myriad of man-hours, communicating with customers and users via voice messengers and VoIP. But few people think about what an important role is played by the purity and high quality of the sound that their interlocutors hear. But it can subconsciously influence their attitude towards you, towards your company and products. And to help fellow IT people we want to give a number of tips that should be guided when choosing headsets and other equipment for voice communication.

Five "not" for professional voice calls

  Let's start with some basic tips on what not necessary  to do when choosing equipment, if your work involves frequent negotiations using voice messengers, VoIP, etc.

• Do not rely on headsets that come with anything. Only in rare cases, complete devices can boast of high quality.
• Do not buy the cheapest models. In the end, the developer can afford a good thing.
• Do not forget about the people around them. No one wants to hear your interlocutors or music because of the poor sound insulation of your headset.
• Do not buy wireless models in the lower price range.
• Do not be satisfied with "quite good" sound quality.

  If you are a professional, then your speech should be professional, and you should be “sound” for the interlocutors qualitatively, and not mediocre. Even as the owner of a fresh laptop and flagship smartphone, do not rely on standard equipment to communicate with customers and users. Just sound cards and built-in microphones do not provide the proper sound quality. If this were not so, the audio equipment market would not be so developed.

Of course, notebook microphones are quite sensitive and convey your voice well, but at the same time, your interlocutors will hear a lot of extraneous sounds and noises made by your surroundings. Probably, it makes no sense to tell you all the shortcomings of the built-in microphones when organizing professional audio communication. As for the bundle "smartphone-wired headset", then, in the absence of the best, it can be used. However, most complete headsets have a rather short cord, which is inconvenient from an ergonomic point of view, especially with frequent use.

If you "cheat" and get a cheap headset with a long cord, then keep in mind that the joy of saving will pass quickly, but the poor quality of the product will stay with you for a long time. Do not think that you are offered to lay out a lot of money for a pathetic device; quite decent headsets can be bought relatively inexpensively.

If you have already purchased excellent equipment, but your interlocutors still periodically note the low sound quality? It is probably worthwhile to carefully analyze your environment in terms of the presence of extraneous noise, echo formation, and intensive air movement (winds and strong drafts).

If you work at home, a wireless headset can be a good help. For example, you will be able to discuss work issues while doing something around the house, sipping tea / coffee in the kitchen or looking after children and pets. True, many wireless headsets  look not too attractive, especially cheap. Also important is the battery life. In general, if you make several calls on a daily basis and discuss business and personal matters for hours, then it is better to choose a wired headset. Well, or have it as a spare, in case of an unexpected discharge of the wireless headset.

So, you have a good headset and there are no problems with extraneous noises. Now you need to achieve a decent sound quality. After all, if you regularly communicate with clients, it is better to exclude the possibility of loss and distortion of speech, this will not benefit your professional image.

Headset selection

  Unfortunately, there is hardly any one universal solution suitable for any needs. Otherwise this post would be very short. We all have different needs and habits, therefore, choosing a suitable model, answer a number of questions:

• Will you use the headset in any one place, at home or in the office?
• How often do you travel and work on the road?
• Do you prefer to work in nature, in a cafe, on the veranda?
• How often do you receive and make calls, use a conference call?
• How much time a day and a week do you spend on voice communication?
• Will you use the headset on different hardware platforms?
• Do you need to simultaneously communicate with your colleagues or loved ones during calls?
• Do you need a headset with one headset or two?

If you work exclusively or mostly in the office or at home, then you are unlikely to have trouble finding the right headset. You control your environment, always use the same devices, the level of background noise is probably small. It is unlikely that you will need a headset or noise-canceling microphone.

On the other hand, if you travel a lot and consider yourself a “digital nomad”, then choosing a good headset will be a little more difficult. Most likely, you need a fairly compact model, which will not occupy half a backpack. For example, plug-in type (with headphones, "droplets"). Also, the headset must be compatible with different platforms. For wired, this is not a problem, but in the case of Bluetooth headsets it is better to check the specification in advance.

If you work in different places, then you should look at the headsets with noise reduction and a windproof microphone. There are two options: active noise cancellation or an external microphone with passive noise cancellation. Each solution has pros and cons. Active noise cancellation can be used in very compact headsets, but such models are much more expensive. Passive noise reduction is much cheaper and gives a more stable result, but in this case, you have to put up with the microphone sticking out.

When choosing a headset it is very important to keep in mind how often and for how long you will be talking. If you need to receive or make calls a couple of times a week, the ergonomics and battery capacity of wireless headsets are clearly not the most important criteria. But with daily calls, when you spend hours discussing work issues with customers and colleagues, the ergonomics and comfort of wearing and using come to the fore, and it’s better not to look at wireless models at all.

Pay particular attention to battery life if you plan to pick up a Bluetooth headset. It is also useful to find out how easy the procedure for pairing a headset with a phone, tablet or computer. This can be important for those who need to quickly connect a headset to quickly make a call.

And finally, if you are not working alone and you need to hear colleagues during calls, you should answer an additional question: your colleagues will take part in conference calls with you, or you will communicate with interlocutors yourself, if necessary tips and tricks to others? It may make sense to organize a separate meeting room with appropriate audio equipment. Or, it will be enough for you to confine yourself to a headset with one earphone in order to freely hear your colleagues. And for those who are uncomfortable with one earpiece, or you need to keep your hair, you should look at the headsets with bone conduction. However, they are not suitable for everyone. Usually they are wireless, with a headband around the neck / neck and are designed for those who lead an active lifestyle.

Ergonomics

  The question of ergonomics should be approached very thoughtfully, if you spend several hours a week on voice communications. We all have a different head size, its own characteristics of the structure of the skull and ears. A headset that is too tight or too small speaker cups can cause your ears to get sick soon. Pay attention to the convenience of adjusting the headset headphones, if you choose the classic configuration. If you wear glasses, think for yourself if the headset will not create discomfort by crushing the arms.

If size and weight are of great importance to you, then choose a headset with plug-in headphones or "clips". The first are more popular due to its compactness and, in general, a lower price. But in most cases, these headsets have a rather short cord, as they are designed for use with smartphones. So you probably will be inconvenient to use such a headset with a laptop or desktop computer.

Large overhead headphones and remote microphones most often provide the greatest comfort and sound insulation, for which gamers especially like them. Most professional headsets have exactly this design. Therefore, decide whether you are ready to put up with the large size and weight of the overhead type headset. It is better not to choose from the most compact models with small cups. It is better then to take a better headset with plug-in headphones or headband around the neck / neck.

Many wireless headsets have excellent ergonomics, since they do not wire the user to a computer or smartphone. Modern models that use Bluetooth 4.0 are very compact and can be regular-sized in-ear headphones with a small microphone and remote. As a rule, good Bluetooth headsets last longer than regular wireless ones. Professional models are often equipped with a remote noise-canceling microphone. But they are more expensive.

Well-equipped call centers use headsets with remote microphones that have a noise canceling function, robust, with good ergonomics. Often these headsets can connect via USB or Bluetooth. However, the best professional models are not cheap, more than $ 200.

If you are a gamer and do not use voice communication on working issues too often, you can save money and use a gaming headset. Usually they are bulky, have good sound quality, but not the highest quality microphones. Of the manufacturers in this case, we can recommend Logitech, Sennheiser, Razer, SteelSeries.

Among the freelancers often moving from place to place, standard smartphone headsets are popular. But they usually have a number of drawbacks: a short cord and a mediocre microphone. In addition, the microphone is usually located in the console, and if it is not equipped with a clip for attaching to clothes, the friction of the console on the fabric will create unpleasant noises.

If you decide to take a relatively inexpensive Bluetooth-headset, and especially if you travel a lot, then take care to purchase an external universal battery for recharging, so as not to remain without a headset during an important call or shortly before it. Professional models usually work longer than consumer models, but even in this case the risk cannot be discounted. In addition, batteries eventually degrade and lose capacity.

If periodically it is necessary that your colleagues take part in the conversation, then you can purchase a Bluetooth speaking device. Among them, you can hardly find professional models, but some have quite good quality speakers and a microphone. In any case, this should not be your primary means of communication with customers.

Clean, loud, professional

  So, to summarize all of the above.

• Avoid very cheap models, this is the case when it is better not to save. You do not buy headphones for the gym, but a tool to communicate with customers. And in your best interest so that the lack of equipment does not affect the perception of you as a professional.
• “Enough Good” Quality not good enough  to communicate with customers.
• Decide on your needs and wishes before you start choosing a headset.
• When choosing, proceed, first of all, from how customers will perceive you.
• Always have a spare headset on hand. Is always.

  One last thing: no matter how smart your equipment is, nothing can be more important than good old etiquette and good communication skills.

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More recently, a law has appeared in the law that prohibits the use of a mobile phone while driving. Such a ban can be fully understood - when talking on the phone, at least one hand is busy, and attention is diverted. Such inconvenience of using the phone can be felt not only in the car, but also in other places where you need to use two hands. To avoid this, you can use standard wired headphones, which are in the configuration of almost all mobile phones, but the wires themselves can create no less inconvenience. Today's talk will focus on a more convenient solution of such issues - we will talk about the features and which wireless Bluetooth headset is best for your phone.

For a long time I was interested in the question of what Bluetooth (blue tooth) means and why modern devices received such a name. It turns out that the word stuck to the gadgets through the memories of the ancient Viking king, who just really had such teeth. Since the aforementioned king united disparate tribes into a single kingdom, for a technology that allows you to combine several devices, this name has a symbolic meaning.

  - This is a type of headset with a microphone and earphone (headphones), which uses Bluetooth to transmit information.

Consider the main bluetooth headset specifications:

1. Type Bluetooth headset.

There are two main types of bluetooth headsets by the number of sound channels - mono and stereo. AT mono bluetooth headsets  - Only one channel of sound. AT stereo bluetooth headset  There are two such channels.

For ordinary conversations, an inexpensive mono Bluetooth headset is quite enough, but for listening to music it is better to use stereo, here you can focus on your needs.

Of course listening to music through a bluetooth headset may not be as fun as through a full-fledged, but the lack of wires can compensate for this.

1. Bluetooth specification.

Bluetooth, as a way to transfer information, has already some history of updates and improvements. The first version was Bluetooth 1.0, now mainly versions from 2.0 and higher are used.

The difference of versions lies in such basic characteristics as the range and speed of information transfer, as well as the level of energy use.

The higher the version, the better characteristics it possesses.

When making a Bluetooth headset, you need to pay attention to its Bluetooth version and version Bluetooth phone. Bluetooth versions are backward compatible, that is, a Bluetooth 3.0 headset will work with Bluetooth 2.1.

1. Headset weight

A Bluetooth headset is an accessory that needs to be worn directly on such an important organ as the head or, to be more precise, on the ear.

It is clear that the weight of the device is important in terms of ergonomics and convenience. Here you need to know this pattern - the smaller the headset weighs - the less it has all the gadgets, as well as less time to work without recharging, due to the size of the battery. Small bluetooth headsets are compact, but they may not be very comfortable mount.

So, it’s not always worth chasing down weight, a couple of extra grams of weather will not do, but such a device can be more efficient to use. It is better to pay attention when buying a Bluetooth headset for the convenience of its shape and mounting.

1. Battery life

The battery life of a Bluetooth headset is an indicator inherently similar to that of a telephone. If the battery "sits down", then you can not use the headset, so the battery for the Bluetooth headset is a very important detail.

The best Bluetooth headset will be the one with which the battery lasts longer.

On average, a headset can work without recharging for 5-7 hours in talk mode and 5-7 days in standby mode.

1. Additional functions.

Main additional Bluetooth headset features  can be considered the following:

• Multipoint. The Multipoint function (in translation means multi-point) allows you to connect one headset to two phones, which can be very useful for people who use more than one device.
• Voice control. This control allows you to use the headset with voice commandsand not pressing the buttons.
• Replaceable panels. Changing the headset panels in unison with the hairstyle or headdress can be an interesting nuance of the look of its owner.

Give also a quick look. how to connect bluetooth headset.

First you need to turn on both the phone and the headset, the phone must have Bluetooth turned on and visibility for all. In many cases, the connection of the Bluetooth headset will occur automatically.

If this does not happen, you need to activate search mode on the headset (often you need to press and hold the power button for this), and then start searching for devices on the phone.

When the phone detects a headset, you need to connect to it and enter the headset pin code (most often 0000 or another code specified in the instructions).

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Well, I wish you to get the best Bluetooth headset.