Budget: Rs 2,000 – Rs 3,500
Models: Logitech Mobile Express, Sony Ericsson HBH-610, Motorola H500, Plantronics Explorer 320, Nokia HS-36W
In this age of wireless and mobile connectivity, a variety of spiffy and feature-rich Bluetooth headsets are available in the market. When you are planning to buy a Bluetooth headset,remember that you will be wearing it for a considerably long period and so the headset should feel comfortable when placed against your ears. Entry-level headsets are best suited for those who are looking for basic Bluetooth functionality such as making and receiving calls. The Logitech Mobile Express is a basic Bluetooth headset without any frills and fancies and is light on the pocket. However, it is not comfortable to wear. If you want no compromise on performance within a tight budget, try the Motorola H500. It has a sleek, streamlined design and an ergonomic ear hook, which feels comfortable when placed against the ear. But as the headset is a tad bulky, it is advisable not to use it for a long durations. The headset has a range of 15 meters and offers average sound clarity. Therefore, don’t expect it to sound good in a noisy environment.
Mid-range
Budget: Rs 3,500- Rs 6,000
Models: Logitech Mobile Traveller, Jabra BT250v,Motorola H700, Plantronics Discovery 640
Headsets in the mid-range category include features like a good microphone, one-touch functionality like receive, end, and reject calls. Also, these headsets are lightweight and comfortable. The Jabra BT250v is the best headset in this category; it looks like something out of a sci-fi movie-it is sleek and comfortable with plenty of features. It is contoured to fi t nicely behind your ear with a bendable, soft rubber ear bud arm on the top. This headset offers a talk time of 5 hours and a range of 30 meters. Another contender that you could look at in this category is the Motorola H700-a perfect blend of comfort, performance, price and appeal. A lightweight headset, it sports good looks and is very comfortable to wear. It offers a talk time of more than 6 hours. On the front of this headset, you will fi nd a large call button which handles call answer, end and pairing functions as well as powering on and off the headset-this is good as it reduces the overall weight of the headset. However, the range offered by this headset is nothing to rave about-a conservative 12 meters.
High-end
Budget: Rs 6,000 and above
Models: Jabra JX10, Jabra SP500, Plantronics Pulsar 590A
Headsets in this category are headturners that people would like to fl aunt. These are sexy, sleek, lightweight and don’t compromise on the comfort factor. Also, these headsets cater to the entertainment needs of users. The Plantronics Pulsar 590A,for example, provides wireless compatibility for any device with a headphone jack such as laptop, home stereo, MP3 player including the iPod and multimedia device such as the Sony PSP. It is fashioned in the headband type instead of the usual ear bud type. The headband offers add-ons not found in other headsets such as USB charging cable, desktop charging stand, etc. So if you don’t mind spending a little extra, you should check out the Pulsar 590A. The Jabra JX10 is a lightweight headset and features a comfortable ear loop. It offers a talk time of more than 6 hours. The volume buttons and the charger port are placed on the top while the Answer/End button is positioned on the left. You can easily press these buttons while wearing the headset without having to look. The JX10 comes with compromise on performance.
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