Now that the economy has firmly embraced all things wireless, it only makes sense that Bluetooth mobile headsets are becoming the norm. But just because wireless headsets have become the newest fashion accessory, you have to wonder if it's simply that. Is style taking precedence over performance? Or, to be specific, do you want to sacrifice the security and performance of wired headsets for comfort and for the freedom from wire tangles?

The good news is that you don't have to. With excellent outgoing and incoming sound and a range of features, many new products ensure that you can have access to comfort and to great performance. Here are some of the better wireless headsets on the market today.


Nokia BH-900 Bluetooth Headset

Product design is what will bring most people to the Nokia BH-900. With its sliding boom mic that activates calls, the headset is definitely sleek and eye-catching. Meanwhile, the extra few inches provided by this sliding boom makes for excellent outgoing sound. The only downside is the occasional need to re-pair the device with your phone. Otherwise, this is a very stylish option for consumers.

Nokia BH-900 Bluetooth Headset

Plantronics Discovery 655DSP Bluetooth Headset

The Discover 655DSP has probably the best design for a headset on the market today. The entire earpiece fits into a carrying case that is shaped like a pen, which can be clipped to your shirt pocket or discreetly slipped into your purse or pants. Meanwhile, an AAA battery charges the headset and, should you receive a call, the case will buzz. By simply removing the headset from the case, your call is engaged. When recharging is not needed, the Discovery 655DSP is also very lightweight and comfortable to wear. As for performance, outgoing and incoming sound excellent.


Cardo Scala 700 Bluetooth Headset

The design of the Scala 700 is fairly straightforward, but performance is anything but ordinary. With excellent incoming and outgoing sound, this headset performs much better than the majority of headsets on the market. The product also has an excellent battery life at about 10 hours of talk time and ten days of standby. But the handiest of the Scala 700's features is the headset locator; whenever you lose your headset, simply make a call with your phone and press your phone's volume button, and voila. Your misplaced headset will buzz.


Motorola HT820 Bluetooth Stereo Headset

This product is designed with the audiophile in mind. With comfortable and surprisingly lightweight over-the-ear speakers, the Motorola HT820 Bluetooth Stereo Headset lets you listen to music over your phone, in stereo. When a call arrives, the music is paused and you can talk freely. Though the microphone could stand some improvement (noisy offices or windy environments can cause problems), the incoming audio for this product is exceptional -- as is the battery life. In order to get top-notch performance, your phone needs to be compatible with the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), which allows for high-quality audio streaming.

Motorola HT820 Bluetooth Stereo Headset

Sony Ericsson HBH-DS970 Bluetooth Stereo Headset

This product is designed for people who use their phones for standard calling and MP3 playing. So if you want to listen to music wirelessly from your phone, but you don't want the audio quality and phone features to suffer, this may be the product for you. The control pod has an LCD that displays caller ID information and track names. The LCD also allows you to browse through your music library. Unfortunately, the control pod is worn around the neck, so you're basically getting a wireless headset with wires. Otherwise, the headset is very good for making and taking calls and most consumers will appreciate the lengthy battery life and numerous extras such as voice dialing.