Friday, June 27, 2014

How to buy Bluetooth Headphones: What EXACTLY you need to know about Bluetooth Headphones


Hello Readers,

Selecting a right Bluetooth device is a very tough choice especially if that if for a regular daily use. You need to do enough research before buying such device as you are not going to get to try this out before you buy. But don’t worry!! Once you have read this blog, you will be sure on what exactly you are looking for in your Bluetooth.


1st let’s see what configurations and features you should be looking at when you browse for a Bluetooth headphones:

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  • Battery Life: This is the 1st specification you should be looking before buying a particular Bluetooth. Nobody wants to keep their headphones stuck to a charging cable rather than ears.
  • Sound Quality: This is very important specification to look at especially if you are buying a Stereo Bluetooth headphone for Music. Also make sure you have the device with Noise Cancellation Technology to have a clear conversation on calls.
  • Ease of use: Remember what exactly you are buying this headset for. In the next section you will be able to find a perfect category for your specific use.
  • Comfort Level: There are several Bluetooth headphones which come with extra ear cups with different sizes and shapes. This will help you fit your headphones according to your comfort and you won’t get irritated after wearing the headphones after a while.
  • Bluetooth Technology: Right now Bluetooth v4.0 is the most current technology. Below is the comparison table for different versions for Bluetooth.



Specifications
Bluetooth 1.1
Bluetooth 1.2
Bluetooth 2.0
Bluetooth 2.1 plus EDR (enhanced data rate)
Bluetooth 3.0
Bluetooth 4.0
Voice dialing
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Call mute
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Last-number redial
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Improved resistance to radio frequency interference
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
10-meter range
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
100-meter range
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Fast transmission speeds
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Lower power consumption
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes


Now you have some idea on what are the features and specifications you should be looking at while comparing different Bluetooth headphones. 

Next step now is: Ask yourself the questions below to filter out the choices:


What is the Primary Use?

This will decide what type of Bluetooth headphones you would want to use:

  • Professional Use:

If you are looking for a Bluetooth device to use on business strips, then you should look for professional looking headphones. Below are some you may want to check out:
Ø  Motorola H730 ($46.45)





  • Normal Daily Use:

If you are looking for a device to use on a regular basis for mainly for talk and/or music, you need a Bluetooth with compact design. Check out the products below:
Ø  Plantronics M55 ($37.58)
Ø  Samsung HM1300 ($16.50)






  • For Music Lovers:

If you are a music lover (like me) and you want your Bluetooth to provide Stereo Music and the ability to talk, or you want to use it while in gym or running or exercise, you most probably will fall for one of the following devices.





So now you should have a complete understanding of what exactly you are looking for and also some products you may like. Let me know if you have any questions or suggestions in the Comment section below.

I would love to know if this blog has been any help for you.

Enjoy your Shopping!!! :)


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