A Bluetooth headset practically is hard to be as small or as light as wired headsets, because it needs more room for the battery and other extra functions. This will be force you to how the headset placed on or around your ears.
Comfort
Generally there are two main styles of headsets for Bluetooth. Some are held into place with a loop around the ear.These models are more comfortable but in other way they may be less secure. The others are held in place by being jammed into your ear - and usually may be less comfortable.
Some facts to consider
Cost
The cost is an obvious issue to consider, something that you really need to think about and consider before you buy.
Ergonomics
- Check the device is easy to use and conveniently put on your ear then take it off again.
- Are the control buttons on the headset simple and easy to use?
- The headset should be comfortable to wear for long phone calls.
- Check to see if you can use it with a pair of glasses?
- Check the headset wearing ability with either ear.
- When you are not wearing it, check how to carry it with you.
- The weight is important as well, as you don’t want something that has the risk of falling off.
Ease of use
- The commands and controls should be user friendly and easy to remember.
- The volume level should be easy to adjust.
- The headset should turn on and paired with the handset quickly.
- The manual book should be easy to read, simple and well explained.
- Check to see if there is after sales support number for you to call if you have any types of problems.
Features
- You’ll need to know about the battery, the talk time, type, and how to tell when it is going dead or fully charged.
- How many devices can the unit be paired with?
- The ability to connect with other device such as the handset is also important, as well as the warranty period.
- Check to see the sound quality for sending and receiving audio.
- Check for variety type of range the headset to offer you?
Some other features which also important are transfer calls, 3 ways calling, voice tags, link to other phones, last number redial, call reject, and mute.You should consider also if it looks attractive and the size is too big or too small.
