Bluetooth Headsets Test

Reviews on Bluetooth Headsets

"Logitech Cordless Headset"

Published on: 4/2008

On test: Logitech Cordless Headset for PC & Mobile

With its bundled USB Bluetooth adaptor, the Logitech Cordless Headset can be used with both a mobile phone and a computer. → More

"Jays Bluestreamer 2 peripheral"

Published on: 3/2008

On test: JAYS BlueStreamer 2

The Bluestreamer 2 calls itself a Bluetooth stereo headset, but it's not designed for your head. Instead it clips to a shirt pocket and you can use the built-in microphone to make calls. → More

"Motorola Motopure H12 Bluetooth headset"

Published on: 3/2008

On test: Motorola MOTOPURE H12

David Beckham is the spokesperson for Motorola's stylish Motopure H12 Bluetooth headset because, according to Motorola, he "knows a thing or two about loud crowds". But he must not use the Motorola Motopure H12 while surrounded by hordes of LA Galaxy/Spice Girls enthusiasts--or if he does, he must not care that no one can hear what he's saying. Maybe that's why the expression "Talk to the foot" never became popular. → More

"Samsung WEP500 Bluetooth headset"

Published on: 3/2008

On test: Samsung WEP500

The Samsung WEP500 comes in four colours - blue, black, chrome, or silver-and-black - with a cute hard-plastic carrying case that plugs into an AC adaptor for charging. No USB adapter is included. Our test unit was light and small, shaped like a penny but a tad oblong. (In fact, it was so small that we lost it several times at the bottom of our bag.) → More

Bluetooth Headsets

Bluetooth is a new short wave radio technology that operates at high frequencies, around 2.45GHz and can reach currently reach speeds of 2.1MBit/s. The most essential component of any Bluetooth system is a small microchip which deals with all security and encryption features. This is essential as without sufficient security measures it would be possible for anyone within range to listen in to conversations or access Bluetooth enabled devices. For this reason once two devices have 'shaken hands' the pair will operate on an encrypted ad-hoc network and change communication channel up to 1,600 times a second to maintain a secure link. Bluetooth devices use very little power, and standby times can be extremely high. A Bluetooth headset is used in conjunction with a mobile phone and allows the wearer to make and receive calls while the actual phone is attached to their belt or in a pocket or handbag. The headset usually clips onto the ear and is so light it causes no problems for the wearer. When researching for a product pay special attention to talk- and standby-times and if possible ask to use a demonstration model to get an idea of sound quality.