Are you interested in Bluetooth but concerned it will cost you an arm and a leg to go hands-free? Worry no more - inexpensive headsets that get the job done are here! If you are not working in a construction zone and are seldom in the company of a crying baby while you converse on your Bluetooth headset, you might not need the impressive noise-cancellation technology offered by the higher-end models such as the Jawbone 2, BlueAnt V1, and Plantronics Discovery 925. While these headsets are more than worth the money, if you intend to use your Bluetooth only in the car with the windows up, or when you are alone in your home, you may be equally satisfied with a more economical headset.

Jabra BT2020 - $49.99

The Jabra BT2020 offers a unique shape for a Bluetooth headset. With the technology wrapped right around your ear, this headset is easily hidden by hair or a hat and is much less conspicuous than the headsets that extend towards your mouth. For those that worry about the headset falling off, the snug fit provided by the Jabra JB2020’s shape ensures your headset will stay right where it’s meant to be. With its behind-the-ear style and up to 8 hours of talk time and 360 hours of standby time, this headset is perfect for a consumer looking for a Bluetooth headset to wear all day.

LG HBM730 - $59.99

The style and lightweight, comfortable feel of this mid-range headset are impressive and allow the LG HBM-730 to compete with products beyond its price range. The LG HBM730 also measures up with higher-end models with its EZ Pair technology, and some noise and echo suppression characteristics as well. The rotating earloop allows you to choose to wear the headset on either your left or right without having to carry around extra earloops or worry about changing parts.

Bluetrek Mini Bluetooth Headset-$59.99

With up to 7 hours of talk time and up to 10 days of standby, this headset is a dream for a customer without the ability to charge up frequently. The Ergobud allows for loop-free use, which you will appreciate doubly if you wear glasses, and the multi-functional buttons on the Bluetrek Mini provide easy operation when your handset is out of reach.

Argard M11 - $79.99

This brand new headset is one of the smallest on the market. At only 10.5 grams, Argard succeeds in producing high-quality, low-weight headsets once again. The M11’s predecessor, the Argard M10 is a tiny bolt-like headset that sticks in your ear without an earloop and is smaller than a quarter. Both the M10 and the M11 work sans earloop for added comfort and have state of the art energy-saving technology to stretch the battery life of these tiny devices. With over 3 hours of talk time and 100 hours of standby for the Argard M10 and 5.5 hours of talk time and 170 hours of standby for the Argard M11, the comfort and small size comes without any sacrifice of usability.

While these headsets offer functionality at a low price, they might not satisfy everyone. The Jawbone 2 and Plantronics Discovery 925 offer unparalleled style in addition to state-of-the-art technology, not to mention a variety of colors. Depending on your needs, it’s important to find the right Bluetooth option for you -and Gammoth can help! Let us know what you’re looking for and we’ll help pair your lifestyle with the perfect Bluetooth solution, at any price level.

Overall Gammoth Rating: 9.1

Reviewed by: Peter Dykstra

The Good:

• Small size
• High quality audio
• Light and comfortable

The Bad:

• Button commands

The LG HBM-730 is an extremely small and lighweight Bluetooth earpiece that easily converts for either ear. The earloop holds the earpiece securely to the user’s ear, and is thin enough that it doesn’t interfere with glasses or sunglasses. Weighing in at 9.4g (0.3oz), the LG HBM-730 is one of the lightest Bluetooth headsets on the market and it seems to fit very comfortably. The HBM-730 also includes a convenient detachable lanyard for when the device is not in use. The small design offers all of the necessary features and technology for everyday use, and the buttons are relatively easy to find while wearing the device. Learning the power button commands, however, definitely requires referencing the manual for instruction and is still slightly confusing until the commands are memorized. When the HBM-730’s power button is pressed, the user’s finger covers the LED light making it difficult to determine whether the unit has actually powered on/off. Although its compact size restricts the available talk time to an estimated 3.5 hours, the average cell phone user will likely find this to be an adequate charge. Despite the small size, the sound quality was surprisingly good, and the range of about 8 meters was more than enough for normal use.

As a cell phone user who hates the bulky, heavy Bluetooth headsets, I personally found the HBM-730 to be one of the most comfortable and simple headsets available and would highly recommend it for the average user.

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