A bluetooth headset can be used to connect to a phone or computer. Key factors when choosing - ease of placement in the ear, reliability of fixation, functionality (the ability to answer a call, dial a number using a voice assistant, etc.), type (mono, stereo) and sound quality, for which impedance, sensitivity, other characteristics. I studied customer reviews, expert reviews and prepared the TOP 10 best headsets for 2019.
Xiaomi Mi Bluetooth Headset
The rating is opened by a cylindrical Bluetooth headset without fastening, dimensions - 10 × 56 × 10 mm. Has passive noise cancellation. Radius of action - 10 m. Powered by a battery. Operating time - 5 hours of talk time, while listening to music and 180 - in standby mode. Charges for 2 hours. The control button is located at the top, slightly below is the call answer key. The Multipoint function allows connection to two phones at once. There is a voice dialing, the last number can be repeated. The LED below confirms operation. The connector for the micro-USB cable is located at the bottom. The set includes 3 replaceable ear pads.
Benefits:
- Nice design.
- Small size.
- Good build quality.
- The convenience of use.
- Volume control.
- The ability to answer calls.
- The battery level is visible on the smartphone.
Disadvantages:
- Small battery, discharges quickly.
- Quiet sound when listening to music.
- Poor noise reduction.
- Not very comfortable fit in the ear.
Xiaomi Mi Bluetooth Headset costs only 850 rubles. Call quality is not bad, but the sound is a little weak for music. Although, according to the principle of operation, the functionality is almost the same as in more expensive models. It is inferior to Samsung MG900 in terms of battery life. Almost 70% of buyers are satisfied with the quality of the headset.
HARPER HBT-1723
The rating continues to be a conversational headset for motorists. The kit includes a cigarette lighter charger with a magnetic holder, a Bluetooth headset and two interchangeable earcups. Reproduces the frequency range 80-18000 Hz. It features high sensitivity (107 dB), low impedance (16 Ohm), which is responsible for the purity of sound. Supports standard profiles. Powered by a 40 mAh Li-Pol battery for 4 hours (100 hours in standby mode). Charges from the cigarette lighter for 1 hour. It can be stored in the same position. Operated by one button. It connects to a smartphone easily (it can also be charged in the car via USB from a headset).
Benefits:
- Small, lightweight device.
- Sits comfortably in the ear.
- High quality microphone.
- Quickly connects to your phone.
- The sound is good.
- Cigarette lighter charging.
- Can be connected to two smartphones at once.
Disadvantages:
- Little working time.
- The volume is not adjustable.
HARPER HBT-1723 for 1180 rubles allows you to listen to music or have a telephone conversation in the car without being distracted from the road. It is compact, comfortable, and provides good sound. 80% of users recommend it for purchase.
Samsung MG900
Samsung MG900 is similar to Xiaomi Mi Bluetooth Headset in principle of operation and characteristics.It differs in size (18 × 48 × 10 mm), the presence of an ear hook in the form of a bow, an active noise reduction system: you can have a conversation or listen to music even in the wind. The working time is longer - 9 hours (while waiting - 330 hours). The control is carried out by a multifunctional button. In addition to the functions available with the Xiaomi Mi Bluetooth Headset, there is volume control, automatic pairing, call waiting or call hold and S-Voice (advanced voice assistant). The set includes replaceable temples and ear pads.
Benefits:
- Ergonomic. The plug is comfortable, the bow is soft, the ear does not get tired.
- The range is sufficient.
- Fast connection.
- The sound is clear.
Disadvantages:
- Silent ringtone. In a noisy place, you may not hear it.
- Open connector for charging.
The Samsung MG900 headset costs 1,800 rubles. Provides good balanced sound. It surpasses Xiaomi Mi Bluetooth Headset in terms of battery life and configuration. 69% of buyers are satisfied with the quality of the model, especially at this price.
Jabra Talk 15
It differs from Samsung MG900 in large dimensions (17 × 54 × 24 mm). Reproduces a small frequency range - in the range of 300-7000 Hz. The sensitivity corresponds to the norm - 108 dB. Sufficient impedance for sound purity (32 ohms). It works less because of the small capacity battery - 80 mAh. Only 6 hours (192 hours standby time). Provides automatic volume control.
Benefits:
- It looks elegant.
- Little weight.
- Great build.
- Can be worn with or without a hook on the right or left ear as you choose.
- Capacious battery.
- High quality sound with volume control.
- Decent noise reduction.
Disadvantages:
- The on / off key is located on the inner surface, which is not very convenient.
- Too sensitive call button.
- Plastic bow.
Jabra Talk 15 price - 1900 rubles. Reproduces normal sound, the volume of which is automatically adjusted, although not very balanced. In terms of battery life it loses to Samsung MG900, but surpasses Sony MBH22 in functionality. 80% of buyers rated the headset's performance positively.
Sony MBH22
The model is slightly smaller (18 x 47.7 x 9.1 mm). Technical parameters are identical to the previous rating model. Differs in the absence of mounting and noise reduction, support for the AAC codec. In standby mode, it does not require recharging longer - 200 hours. Charges for 1.5 hours. No voice assistant, last number dialing function. Headphone jack - USB Type-C. Supplied with USB cable.
Benefits:
- Low weight.
- Decent run time.
- Modern Bluetooth protocol.
- Adjustable volume.
- Acceptable sound.
Disadvantages:
- No shackle.
- There is no last number dialing, voice assistant.
Sony MBH22 price is 2050 rubles. The model provides a good balanced clear sound. 75% of users rated the functionality and quality of the headset excellent. It is slightly inferior to the Plantronics Explorer 500 in terms of operating time and functionality.
Plantronics Explorer 500
On-ear model. Two microphones, active noise cancellation system. It works longer without recharging - 7 hours (288 hours while waiting). Allows you to dial the last number. Has a DeepSleep mode that extends the working time. Charged by computer. The kit includes a car charger from the cigarette lighter.
Benefits:
- Dimensions, weight are optimal.
- Assembled well.
- Convenient management.
- Sits comfortably in the ear.
- Holds charge for a long time.
- Good noise canceling microphone.
- Perfect audibility.
- The sound is clear.
- Decent equipment.
Disadvantages:
- Inability to choose your own ringtone.
- Quiet speaker.
Plantronics Explorer 500 for 3,780 rubles produces excellent sound. Compact, lightweight, with a smart fit on the ear for a secure fit. 87% are satisfied with the functionality and sound quality of the headset. Although the model loses to the Jabra Talk 45 in terms of sound purity.
Jabra Talk 45
Model with large dimensions - 24 × 66 × 16 mm. In terms of technical characteristics, it is in many ways similar to the Plantronics Explorer 500. It reproduces not the largest frequency range - 200-8000 Hz.The sensitivity is slightly higher than the standard (112 dB), which is why long-term use is not recommended. Low impedance (16 ohms) for very clear sound. It differs from the previous model with a large radius of action (30 m). But it works less - only 6 hours (240 hours in standby mode) due to a not very capacious battery (80 mAh). Endowed with NFC.
Benefits:
- Beautiful stylish design.
- Comfortable to wear.
- Sufficient reach.
- Simple controls.
- The microphone and speaker are great.
- Good sound.
- Decent noise cancellation.
- Volume control.
- It communicates with the phone and tablet without problems.
Disadvantages:
- Quiet voice commands.
- To turn the headset on or off, it must be removed, since the button is on the inside.
- Noise reduction in the wind works poorly.
- There is no automatic volume adjustment.
- Expensive.
The price of the Jabra Talk 45 headset is 4350 rubles. It is quite convenient, it connects to the phone without any problems. The battery is worse than the Plantronics Explorer 500, but lasts for a working day. Good quality sound. 82% of buyers are satisfied with the device.
Samsung Galaxy Buds
In-ear dynamic Bluetooth headphones: compact (17.5 x 19.2 x 22.5 mm), with two microphones. In contrast to the described rating models, they are equipped with a waterproof case. Supports standard profiles and codecs AAC, SBC, etc. The operating range is less than that of the Jabra Talk 45 - 10 m. Battery capacity - 58 mAh. It provides work for 6 hours. A case with a capacity of 252 mAh with wireless charging is provided. The only model in the TOP with touch controls. Easily switches from two headphones to one. In addition to the standard functions (answering a call, disconnecting, automatic pairing), a voice assistant is provided. Ambient Sound technology allows you to hear ambient sounds. The weight of two headphones is only 12 g. The set includes 3 pairs of interchangeable ear pads.
Benefits:
- Convenient to carry, the case fits easily into a pocket.
- Good battery life.
- Compact case with magnets.
- Wireless charger.
- Intuitive touch controls.
- No connection problems.
- Excellent wireless headphones with good sound.
Disadvantages:
- Not a very good microphone.
- Poor soundproofing (speaking with headphones is problematic, the interlocutor hears poorly).
- Long charging case.
- There is no way to check the charge level in the case.
- Expensive.
Samsung Galaxy Buds headphones cost 9900 rubles. They look neat in the ears. In a quiet room, audibility is excellent, but in a noisy place the microphone sensitivity is reduced. The sound is quite voluminous, clean, but perhaps not quite high quality. According to users, it could be better for this price. But 84% of buyers recommend the model for purchase. It outperforms the more expensive Apple AirPods 2 with a waterproof case and touch controls.
Apple AirPods 2
The headphones of this model have minor differences from Samsung Galaxy Buds: there is no water protection, but there is support for AAC codecs. The radius of action is greater than all models in the rating - 45 m. They work for 5 hours. The capacity of the case is 398 mAh, which is enough for 24 hours of operation. Voice dialing, audio sharing: you can listen to any files through two pairs of headphones. The headphone weight is very small - only 8 g. The package includes a Lightning cable.
Benefits:
- Light enough to fit well in the ears.
- Fast charging mode.
- Good performance.
- One earphone can be used.
- They are normally mated with an iPhone.
- Good communication.
- Nice sound.
Disadvantages:
- No soundproofing.
- There is no volume control.
- The surface of the case is scratched quickly.
- Expensive.
The price of Apple AirPods 2 is 13,500 rubles. They are very compact, small, but the sound quality is decent. Just 15 minutes of charging is enough for 3 hours of work or 2 hours of talk time. Outperforms Samsung Galaxy Buds with a wide range. 88% of users are satisfied with the build quality, sound level, convenience.
Sony WF-1000XM3
They are distinguished by an unusual shape. The speakers are equipped with neodymium magnets. The diameter of the membrane is 6 mm. Reproduces the normal frequency range for good sounding - 20–20,000 Hz.The active noise canceling system, using a setting in the Sense Engine mobile application, adjusts this function depending on the location (house, subway, street) and the action performed by the person. The radius of action is less - 10 m. The operating time is 6 hours with the noise suppression turned on and 8 without it (in the case - 24 hours). Charging takes 1.5 hours. Case charging connector - USB-C. Supplied with replaceable ear pads.
Benefits:
- Interesting design.
- Normal build.
- With a specific shape, they fit perfectly in the ears.
- Simplicity, speed of connection.
- Quite good insulation.
- Good quality sound.
- They work separately.
Disadvantages:
- Not a very good connection.
- No wireless charging.
- It is impossible to know the charge level.
- Case material and size.
- No water resistance.
The price of the Sony WF-1000XM3 headphones is 17,990 rubles, but at the same time they have modern equipment, a rather interesting shape, and perfectly hold in the ears. Provide, although not perfect, but quite high-quality sound. They are somewhat inferior to Apple AirPods 2 in terms of range. 68% of buyers recommend them for purchase.
