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Best Bluetooth headsets

Which Bluetooth headsets performed best in our tests?

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We tested 25 bluetooth headsets to determine the best-performing models. Our expert lab technicians tested each Bluetooth headset based on the following criteria:

  • Talk time (hrs.)
  • Sound quality -- headphones
  • Ease of use
  • Sound quality -- talking
  • Sound quality -- listening
  • Weight (oz.)
  • Dimensions HxWxL (in.)

Below lists the Bluetooth headsets that rated best in each of the tests our experts looked for. Learn about how these tests were performed and find out which Bluetooth headset is rated best when you subscribe.

Consumer Reports Ratings for Best Bluetooth headsets

ratingsBest Bluetooth headset for Talk time (hrs.)
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Talk time, rounded to the nearest quarter-hour, is how long a headset can handle calls on a fully charged battery.


This Bluetooth headset which tested best for Talk time (hrs.) has the following features: Low battery alert--audible, Low battery alert--visual, Microphone mute, Call hold, Volume control and Last-number redial.

ratingsBest Bluetooth headset for Sound quality -- headphones
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Headphones score (for stereo models) is based mainly on judgments of music from a listening panel and frequency-response tests.


This Bluetooth headset which tested best for Sound quality -- headphones has the following features: Low battery alert--audible, Low battery alert--visual, Microphone mute, Call hold, Multipoint pairing, Volume control and Last-number redial.

ratingsBest Bluetooth headset for Ease of use
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Ease of use mainly reflects daily use, wearing comfort, instruction manual clarity, and pairing ease.


This Bluetooth headset which tested best for Ease of use has the following features: Low battery alert--audible, Low battery alert--visual, Volume control, Last-number redial and Standard connector.

ratingsBest Bluetooth headset for Sound quality -- talking
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talking, reflects what the other person hears. Tests were conducted in noisy and quiet environments. Loudness is also considered.


This Bluetooth headset which tested best for Sound quality -- talking has the following features: Low battery alert--audible, Low battery alert--visual, Volume control, Last-number redial and Standard connector.

ratingsBest Bluetooth headset for Sound quality -- listening
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Listening mainly reflects voice quality


This Bluetooth headset which tested best for Sound quality -- listening has the following features: Low battery alert--audible, Microphone mute and Volume control.

ratingsBest Bluetooth headset for Weight (oz.)
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Weight with battery to the nearest 10th of an ounce.


This Bluetooth headset which tested best for Weight (oz.) has the following features: Low battery alert--audible, Low battery alert--visual, Microphone mute, Volume control, Last-number redial and Standard connector.

ratingsBest Bluetooth headset for Dimensions HxWxL (in.)
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Dimensions (HxWxL) of headset are when unfolded, with the ear hook, to the nearest 10th of an inch.


This Bluetooth headset which tested best for Dimensions HxWxL (in.) has the following features: Low battery alert--audible, Low battery alert--visual, Microphone mute, Volume control, Last-number redial and Standard connector.