1. Aliph Jawbone Icon
The Aliph Jawbone Icon ($99) not only offers best-in-class audio, a slim profile, and 6 stylish designs to choose from, it also has an internal programmable chip that allows users to alter the functionality of the headset via “apps,” which can be downloaded from the Jawbone MyTalk website. The apps do things like change the device’s computerized voice or map speed dial numbers. For iPhone users, the chip also allows the headset to add a battery icon next to the iPhone’s battery icon on the home screen—a nice and helpful feature.
The Icon features Jawbone’s best-in-class ambient-noise canceling technology, called NoiseAssassin. Only the Plantronics line of headsets comes close in terms of quality. The headset is small in size, weighing a slight 03 ounces and has a length of 1.77 inches. It is available in 7 stylish designs, each with their own names: Ace, Rogue, Hero, the Catch, the Thinker, the Hero, and the Bombshell. The styles also correspond with different computerized voices that come with the headset, but which are also changeable via the aforementioned “apps.” The headset can be worn with or without an earloop (a curved piece of rubber that fits around the ear).
The Aliph Jawbone comes with a good amount of accessories, including 1 earloop, 3 different sized earbud with loops, 4 different-sized regular earbuds, a MicroUSB cable, and an A/C Wall adapter.
Helpful Links:
Official website for the Jawbone Icon
Amazon.com: Aliph Jawbone Icon $99
2. Plantronics Voyager Pro
The Plantronics Voyager Pro ($45) focuses on performance, offering the best overall audio quality and battery life of all Bluetooth headsets. But to achieve that, it sacrifices in the area of size (it’s bulky due to its large battery pack). The Voyager Pro has two methods of noise cancellation. First, its dual microphones are covered with several layers of wind screens, and there is also an electronic noise filter. The headset also uses ambient-noise canceling software that does the best job of removing background noise of all Bluetooth headsets. The headset’s microphone boom is flexible and can be repositioned to bring it closer to your mouth.
The Voyager Pro gets excellent battery life at 6 hours of talk time and 120 hours of standby. This is due to it’s large battery pack that sits behind the ear and adds extra bulk to the headset. The Voyager Pro comes with 3 earbuds, 2 foam earbud covers, and a wall charger with an attached USB connector.
Helpful Links:
Official website for Plantronics Voyager Pro
Amazon.com: Plantronics Voyager Pro $45
3. Aliph Jawbone Prime
The Aliph Jawbone Prime ($35) upholds the tradition of Jawbone headsets as the gold standard of the industry. At the forefront is Jawbone’s Noise Assassin noise-cancellation technology that removes ambient noise from the microphone, allowing your voice to come through clear. The Jawbone Prime is a small and stylish headset, and is relatively lightweight at only 10 grams. It’s available in 7 colors, including the traditional black. The Prime’s surface has a matte tone and is covered with a textured pattern of small ovals. It offers 4.5 hours of talk time along with 192 hours of standby and is packaged with a good range of accessories, including 2 earloops, 6 earbuds of 3 sizes, a USB cord, and a wall charger.
Helpful Links:
Official website for Aliph Jawbone Prime
Amazon.com: Aliph Jawbone Prime $35
4. BlueAnt Q1
