Best Bluetooth Devices in Every Price Range
Posted on Jul 25th 2012
This month the CAFL Web Team reveals its picks for the top-quality Bluetooth devices in four different categories: entry level, mid-range, high end, and visor speakerphone. Find out which Bluetooth device is best for you!
Best Under $40: Jabra EASYGO
The Jabra EASYGO is our pick for the best entry-level Bluetooth headset. At $35.99, this device won’t break the bank, but it has great sound quality and a ton of little extras. This headset comes with two eargels in different sizes that ensure user comfort, Multipoint to connect to multiple devices, “low battery” announcements so your conversations will never abruptly be cut short, and a dedicated On/Off switch so you can turn it off in between calls, which extends the battery life.
For those who need something more than just a basic headset, but aren’t ready to shell out $100 for a top-of-the-line Bluetooth device, the Plantronics M155 Marque hits the sweet spot in between. Its design pairs well with the Apple iPhone and features such goodies as voice commands, audio streaming, an iPhone battery meter, Multipoint technology to connect to two phones and answer the one that rings, and a 1-year subscription to Vocalyst, which allows users to dictate emails and text messages or receive and post social media updates (this feature will make you compliant with a new California law allowing hands-free text messaging in 2013). The Plantronics M155 Marque is also light as a feather, weighing in at only 7 grams.
If you’re a heavy Bluetooth headset user, you’re going to want a product with all the bells and whistles. The CAFL Web Team stands behind the Plantronics Voyager PRO HD as a top-quality, high-end headset. The Voyager PRO HD has sharp sound quality, noise reduction, a comfortable design for extended use, Multipoint technology to connect to two phones, and Smart Sensor technology that knows whether you can answer the call on your phone or headset. Paired with the Vocalyst service, the Voyager PRO HD allows users to stay connected with text messages, email, and social media through voice commands.
If you prefer using a speakerphone over wearing a headset, you might consider a visor speakerphone, which can be used in the office or the car. The sleek BlueAnt S4 is the CAFL Web Team's recommendation for visor speakerphones. The BlueAnt S4 reads out the names and numbers of incoming callers and users can answer or ignore a call with voice commands. Featuring noise reduction technology, A2DP for streaming music, podcasts, and GPS directions, and a standby time of up to 700 hours, the BlueAnt S4 is a visor speakerphone of excellent quality. Just clip it to your car’s visor and this handy, little assistant stays out of the way while you’re behind the wheel.