Top 7 Bluetooth Headsets

If you haven’t jumped on the Bluetooth bandwagon yet, what are you waiting for? Not only is it now illegal in 5 states – California, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Washington – to drive without a hands-free headset, but it’s guaranteed that other states will soon follow suit. Here are our best picks for the hands-free headsets that will make you life a little easier, and help you avoid that traffic ticket.

1. Bang & Olufsen EarSet 2 (Above): A name synonymous with contemporary design and clean aesthetics, Bang & Olufsen has hit it out of the park again with the EarSet 2. The lightweight headset is the pinnacle of chic design and ergonomic comfort – with a price tag to match (but hey – the best never comes cheap!).

2. Aliph Jawbone Icon: Small, simple, and shiny, Aliph’s Icon comes in second for its highly customizable design. Available in 6 different jewelery-like colors and textures, such as the rippled-gold effect on “Bombshell,” and the red, slightly star-sapphire reminiscent “Rogue,” the clever in-ear design and pretty finishes deliver the perfect combo of beauty and brains for those looking for just a bit more from their Bluetooth headsets.

3. Plantronics Discovery 975: Although probably not the best for those of you with larger fingers, the slim and simple Discovery 975 is our pick for number three. The comfortable headset is known for its superior audio quality and fantastic noise-canceling and wind-noise resistance features – perfect for you convertible drivers out there!

4. BlueAnt V1: Featuring full voice-control, the BlueAnt headset is small and lightweight. As an added bonus, the earpiece comes with a variety of accessories and attachments, making it (in our opinion) one of the better values on our list and giving you the most proverbial “bang for your buck.”

5. Bluefox Extreme BF-401: The Bluefox Extreme is our top choice for all you fitness fanatics: the headset is lightweight and features an around-the-neck design that makes talking and walking (or running) a breeze.

6. Sound ID 510: Featuring a sleek, minimalist design, the Sound ID 510 is the best headset for you iPhone users out there. Combine the Sound ID 510 with its tangential iPhone application for cool features like Personal Sound mode, Environmental mode, and even a headset locator (so…can we get this feature for our car keys?).

7. Nokia BH-905: Although Nokia’s BH-905 model deviates the most from a traditional headset design and veers alarmingly toward the look and feel of a heavier pair of true earphones, the set is lightweight and comfortable, and features fantastic noise cancellation technology.