Best Bluetooth Headsets for Business

It's almost unanimously accepted nowadays that we can no longer run our personal lives with the use of a cell phone. The same holds true for business. We are in the need for instant communication. Even that is no longer enough. Many, especially in the world of business, have found that to improve efficiency, they now not only need instant communication, but the ability to perform other tasks while talking. Our hands can no longer be tied down holding onto a phone and in some States, in order to talk while driving, the law requires a hands-free device. In walks Bluetooth technology to provide us with this ability. While it is not new, Bluetooth is continues to increase in functionality and in the number of users taking advantage of it. There are a few great Bluetooth headsets now on the market to consider should you be looking for one for your business needs. Here are the top six that you should be looking at before making a final decision.

Aliph Jawbone
The Aliph Jawbone wins marks for being the best looking and best designed Bluetooth headset on the market today. The headset is only 2.25 inches long and it comes in three colors: black, red, and silver. The body of the Jawbone has small slit-like perforations inside of which are concealed the control buttons that activate the functions by pressing on different areas of the body. The device includes noise cancelling technology that allows your listener to hear you clearly, even through extremely noisy environments. It comes bundled with several different earbuds and earhooks that will accommodate everyone, as well as both AC and USB battery chargers that fill the device up to its capacity of 6 hours talk time. The Jawbone sells for $80.00.

Plantronics Voyager 520
The Plantronics Voyager 520 notes marked improvements over its award winning 510 predecessor. Its noise cancelling technology is one of the best around and provides sharp, crisp clarity for both the user and the listener. One of the best features of the 520 is that it can be used with multiple devices, allowing the user to change between them with a flip of a switch so you can go from business to personal calls in only an instant. It comes with a desktop charging cradle and at full capacity allows for 8 hours of talk time. It runs for $99.99.

Sennheiser BW900
Sennheiser has been a trusted name in audio technology and are renowned for their quality. The BW900 business Bluetooth headset is only corroborates this claim. It can be used with desktop office phones as well as mobile phones The Adaptive Intelligence digital signal processing adjusts itself through memory of personal headset settings. The ActiveGard hearing system keeps tones and volumes at a constant level. Sennheiser claims the device has infinite talk time with its exchangeable battery system that allows for hot-swapping between the two. This piece features a desktop base and the headset itself has a boom adjustable to 180 degrees. It sells for $230.00.

Samsung WEP500
This device is very small and unobtrusive at about the size of a quarter, though slightly oblong instead of circular. Because it is so small, it doesn't use an earhook and some have complained that they are unaware of its presence which can be both good and bad. It comes in four colors: blue, black, chrome, and silver/black. The audio quality is first class and hard to be beat, but the battery life is limited to 3.5 hours. This device sells for $49.95.

Jabra BT8040
Jabra has a winner here with its moderately priced device. It sells for around $70.00 and can connect two phones simultaneously without a re-sync. It charges via USB or AC. The BT8040 is small and unobtrusive at only about 11.5 inches. It comes with three earbud sizes and so should work with most people, although some have claimed it is uncomfortable to wear.

Motorola Motopure H12
This product has a design second only to the Jawbone and those who love the Motorola brand will take to this device instantly. David Beckham is the official spokesman for the device and claims it is good for working in crowds. The aluminum case is stylish and the button layout exceptional. The fit is snug and comfortable to most every user. The talk time on the device is 5.5 hours and charges via either the included desktop or travel charger. The H12 sells for $84.00.

When you are ready for buying a Bluetooth headset for your business needs, you should not have to look further than one of these models.