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CNET's quick guide to Bluetooth headsets



Booms
If you favor the traditional headset look with a microphone that arches toward your mouth, a model with a boom might be the best fit. Most models use a standard ear clip, but others clamp on in alternative ways. Just be warned you may wind up looking like a pop star in concert on a good day and a professional telemarketer on a bad day.

1.  Jabra FreeSpeak BT250
 
CNETAsia rating: 8.3 out of 10
The good:  Comfortable; impressive volume and clarity; large buttons.
The bad:  Two-piece charger set.
The bottom line: You wind up looking a bit like a cyborg while wearing the Jabra, but this headset is a winner. The high volume and clarity makes it easy to forget you're even using it, while the unique, behind-the-ear design and rotating earpiece create a comfortable fit.
2.  Motorola HS850
 
CNETAsia rating: 7 out of 10
The good:  Comfortable fit; attractive design; decent sound quality.
The bad:  Hard-to-press buttons; somewhat loose on the ear.
The bottom line: The Motorola HS850 offers Bluetooth fans a stylish, well-performing headset that you won't mind wearing.

 

 

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