Mobile Phone Hands Free Kits Test

Reviews on Mobile Phone Hands Free Kits

"Jabra BT8040 Bluetooth headset review"

Published on: 4/2008

On test: Jabra BT8040

Jabra looks to impress with this small, light Bluetooth headset. → More

"Plantronics Voyager 855 Bluetooth headset"

Published on: 3/2008

On test: Plantronics Voyager 855

The Plantronics Voyager 855 is a Bluetooth headset for making voice calls and a stereo headset for listening to music. → More

"Etymotic Hf2 sound-isolating earpones"

Published on: 3/2008

On test: Etymotic Research hf2

With its recessed earphone socket, the iPhone can present an awkward situation if you want to use your own headphones rather than the bundled pair. Etymotic's new sound-isolating hf2 'phones help ease the struggle and will fit that very socket. Plus, they should make iPhones sound a hundred times better than they do through the bundled earphones. → More

"Jabra BT8040 Bluetooth headset"

Published on: 2/2008

On test: Jabra BT8040

Bluetooth headsets are two a penny these days and Jabra has become something of a household name in this domain. But does the tiny headset impress? We get calling to find out. → More

Mobile Phone Hands Free Kits

A mobile phone headset allows for hands free use of a phone and usually comprises a monophone earpiece and microphone. Some headsets offer stereo earpieces and are therefore perfectly suited to mobile phones which include MP3 playing capabilities. The modern trend is towards Bluetooth headsets which have the benefit of not needing a cable between the phone and headset but which require a battery or regular recharging. Bluetooth headsets are also more practical than a standard cable solution. Whereas a traditional headset was limited to the connection conventions of a particular manufacturer, bluetooth headsets are interchangeable between different makes and models. When using a headset it is important to still be aware of your surroundings, a stereo headset will detract more from your sense of perception than a monophonic set, this can be useful in a crowded room, but quite dangerous on the streets. A mobile phone headset will often offer extra functions like volume control and one touch call answering. The cheapest headsets can cost less than ten pounds while the most expensive and feature rich can cost in the hundreds.