Whether you're planning to use it for a personal telephone or cell phone or you intend to implement it as a new piece of equipment in your business, having the right hands-free headset can make talking on the phone or teleconferencing significantly easier. Unfortunately, with a multitude of options that may or may be right for your specific needs it can be difficult to choose the headset that will be best in your specific situation. In order to make sure that you purchase the headset that is closest to what you need, try to keep the following features in mind and base your decision on which features will best serve your needs and help you get the most out of the headset that you choose.

Hands-free Operation

Obviously, one of the main advantages of a headset is the ability to use it instead of a telephone receiver or the microphone and speakers of a computer or standard telephone. Different headsets feature different levels of hands-free operation, however; while some can be answered simply by speaking a set command into the boom mike, others require that a button be pressed or that the call be connected by manually answering the telephone or starting the headset on the computer. In order to help you get the most usage out of the headset that you choose, take the time to search for headsets that feature the level of hands-free operation that you desire before making a purchase decision.

Bluetooth Capability

Bluetooth wireless has changed the way that wireless accessories work for telephones, computers, and other electronic equipment; peripherals which use Bluetooth can switch from one device to the next without the need for drivers or other software to be installed in any of the devices. Bluetooth headsets can allow for the fast switching of your headset from one device to another, and depending upon what it will be used for can feature a variety of styles and features. With Bluetooth, it can be a simple matter to go from a computer or relay system to a telephone and back again so long as all of the devices involved are Bluetooth compatible.

Portability/Ease of Use

Major concerns when looking for a headset for personal or business use should be how easy the headset is to use and what is involved with moving the headset from one device to another or using the headset with a portable device. Taking the time to compare headsets against each other can allow you to determine whether a wired or wireless headset would better suit your needs as well as how easy it will be for you or others to adapt to the features of a particular headset design. This can also help you to choose the headset that will best fit your portability needs; you will know how easy it is to move the headset among several devices if needed, and whether or not a particular headset would serve you well if you have a need for the wearer to be mobile for some or all of the time that they will be using the headset.

Boom Mike/Earpiece Size

Another concern that you should have in regards to choosing the right headset for your needs is how well the size of the earpiece (or earpieces) and the boom mike fit your requirements in a headset. Headsets come in a variety of sizes and styles, including earbuds, single-earpiece sets, and double-earpiece sets... these can provide for different levels of mobility and hearing while wearing them, so be sure to take this into consideration when making your choice. Also stop to look at the boom mike, and whether it is solid, flexible, or adjustable so that you will know how well it can be used by you or others with minimal difficulty as needed.