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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 281 reviews

The Bottom Line: Despite its quirks, the Aliph Jawbone 2 is quite possibly the ultimate Bluetooth headset in terms of design and sound quality. Read review

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 37 reviews

The Bottom Line: The BlueAnt V1 may not wow us designwise, but its voice controls and excellent audio quality more than make up for it. Read review

Specs: Microphone Built-in, Headset, In-ear ear-bud (with over-the-ear mount), 0.4 oz, Built-in DSP, Noise isolating, Echo cancellation, Upgradeable firmware, BlueGenie voice user interface, 2 years Limited warranty

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 54 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Jabra BT8040 is a compact yet powerful Bluetooth headset that offers more than enough features for the mobile professional at an affordable price. Read review

Specs: Microphone Built-in, Headset, Over-the-ear, 0.4 oz, Mono, Volume control, Answer/end button

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 306 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Aliph Jawbone Bluetooth headset is one of the best-looking headsets we've ever seen. Despite its quirky buttons, it delivers superior sound quality with a comfortable fit. Read review

Specs: Bluetooth

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 45 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Plantronics Discovery 925 is an eye-catching headset with a comfortable fit and great sound quality. Read review

Specs: Microphone Built-in, Headset, Ear-bud, Black, 0.3 oz, AudioIQ, QuickPair, Volume control, Voice activated, Answer/end button

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 65 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Plantronics Voyager 520 Bluetooth headset has a comfortable fit, easy-to-use controls, and solid performance, all at a good price. Read review

Specs: Microphone Built-in, Headset, Over-the-ear, 0.6 oz, Mono, Mute button, Volume control, Voice activated, Answer/end button, Noise canceling circuit

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 52 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you want a quality Bluetooth headset that can be either mono or stereo, then the Plantronics Voyager 855 is an excellent choice. Read review

Specs: Microphone Built-in Boom, Headset, Convertible, 0.5 oz, Stereo, QuickPair, Volume control, Answer/end button, Play/pause button, Track select buttons

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 144 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Motorola S9 Bluetooth Active Headphones offer a worthy choice for wireless cell phone sound. Read review

Specs: Microphone Built-in, Headset, Behind-the-neck, 1.1 oz, Stereo, Volume control, Answer/end button, Play/pause button, Track select buttons

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 37 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Jabra BT8010 can be converted from a mono Bluetooth headset into a stereo one with a second earpiece. Other innovative design features such as an OLED display, a jog dial, and a simple on/off slider makes this one of the best Bluetooth headsets out there, especially for those who want two Bluetooth headsets in one. Read review

Specs: Microphone Built-in, Headset, Clip-on, 1.3 oz, Stereo, Phone book, Built-in DSP, OLED display, Answer/end button, Mono/stereo switch, Phone/music mode switch, 1 year Limited warranty Parts and labor

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 232 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Motorola H700 wins plenty of points with its design; not only does it have a small form factor and sleek color scheme, but it also has a foldable boom mic that turns the headset on and off. Ergonomic comfort and great sound quality make this an exceptional Bluetooth headset. Read review

Specs: Microphone Built-in, Headset, Over-the-ear, Mono

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 92 reviews

The Bottom Line: The BlueAnt Z9 is a great-looking headset with outstanding sound quality at a very affordable price. Read review

Specs: Microphone Built-in, Headset, Over-the-ear, 0.4 oz, Mono, Built-in DSP, Volume control, Answer/end button, Echo cancellation, Upgradeable firmware, Noise canceling circuit, Voice Isolation Technology

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Jabra BT8030 is great for those who want a Bluetooth speaker and headphones all in one device, but beware of certain design pitfalls. Read review

Specs: Microphone Built-in, Headset, Convertible, 10.9 oz, Stereo, Speaker mode, Volume control, Answer/end button, Built-in amplifier

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 124 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Plantronics Voyager 510SL Plus comes with satisfactory performance and a generous range of accessories, but it needs a few tweaks to its design. Read review

Specs: Microphone Boom, Headset, Over-the-ear, 0.5 oz, Mono, Foldable, Mute button, Volume control, Answer/end button, Noise canceling circuit

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 23 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Cardo S-2 Bluetooth stereo headset is a great and affordable wireless music solution for those with stereo Bluetooth-enabled phones or music players. Read review

Specs: Microphone Built-in, Headset, Behind-the-neck, 2.8 oz, Stereo, Volume control, Play/pause button, 1 year Limited warranty

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 28 reviews

The Bottom Line: Despite a few minor quibbles, the LG Bluetooth Stereo Headset HBS-200 is a pretty good behind-the-neck headset for use with stereo Bluetooth-enabled phones and music players. Read review

Specs: Microphone Built-in, Headset, Semi-open, Stereo, Foldable, Hold button, Volume control, Answer/end button, Play/pause button

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 96 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung WEP200 is a delightfully small headset that fits comfortably in either ear and features quality sound. Read review

Specs: Microphone Built-in, Headset, Convertible, Black, 0.3 oz, Voice dialing, Call rejecting, Call waiting

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Jabra BT530 is a solid Bluetooth headset with great noise-cancellation at an affordable price. Read review

Specs: Microphone Boom, Headset, In-ear ear-bud (with over-the-ear mount), 0.4 oz, Mono, Mute button, Built-in DSP, On/off switch, Volume control, Answer/end button, Noise canceling circuit, Battery level indication

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 19 reviews

The Bottom Line: Despite a few quibbles in performance, the Motorola H680 is an affordable yet stylish Bluetooth headset with a long battery life. Read review

Specs: Microphone Built-in, Headset, Over-the-ear, Midnight black, 0.4 oz, Mono, Mini-USB Type B, Volume control, Answer/end button