Bluetooth headsets have become
increasingly popular in recent years. More people are using their
mobile phones more than ever. This increase in usage coincides with
many states restricting mobile phone usage while driving a
car.
Consequently, between state
vehicle regulations and people discovering that mobile phones are
not the most comfortable things to hold against your head for long
conversations, many people are buying and using two-way headsets
for their mobile phones.
Bluetooth headsets are designed
to be as small and as light as possible. Unlike traditional wired
telephone headsets that go completely over the head, Bluetooth
wireless headsets are designed to attach only to the users ear.
Some models of Bluetooth headsets have wrap around the users ear
while others simply sit inside the users ear.
This design necessitates a
compact and light-weight headset. Some manufacturers have
successfully produced some extremely small Bluetooth headsets in
the quest to produce the smallest Bluetooth headset.
There are certainly some
advantages of small Bluetooth headsets. Many Bluetooth headset
users complain that their wireless headset is too bulky or too
heavy. Another frequent complaint about Bluetooth headsets is that
users feel that the headset flops around too much and they are
afraid of losing the headset when turning their head or moving
around.
This is a valid concern because
Bluetooth wireless headsets are not inexpensive. Some people pay
more for their Bluetooth headset than they pay for their mobile
phone! Manufacturers attempt to make Bluetooth headsets small and
light to help alleviate these complaints.
Ultra-light and ultra-small
Bluetooth headsets tend to me more comfortable for users to wear
while they are talking on their mobile phones.
The smallest Bluetooth wireless
headsets are only around the size of a coin. The smallest Bluetooth
headsets are weighed in grams rather than ounces because they are
so light. The small size and light weight of the smallest Bluetooth
headsets are very popular features with consumers.
Some consumers report certain
disadvantages to small Bluetooth headsets though. One immediately
noticeable drawback to the smallest Bluetooth headsets is their
price.
The smallest Bluetooth headsets
often cost several hundred dollars whereas a standard Bluetooth
headset will cost less than one hundred dollars. The high cost
dissuades many consumers from trying out the smallest Bluetooth
headsets.
Another complaint about the very
small Bluetooth headsets is that the control buttons can be
confusing and difficult to operate. The smallest wireless headsets
usually only have two or perhaps three control buttons. These
buttons are usually very small and are used for multiple functions.
Many consumers find the controls too confusing.
Another disadvantage to small
Bluetooth headsets is actually their size. In an ironic twist, many
consumers find them just too small. The small batteries result in
limited talk time and standby time.
These wireless headsets also fit
directly into the ear and many users fear losing their expensive
Bluetooth headset because it is not securely attached to their
ear.
There is an ongoing debate as to
which Bluetooth headset is the smallest. Manufacturers are
continually trying to outdo each other by developing a smaller
headset with each company claiming that theirs is the smallest
wireless headset on the market. There are actually several ways to
measure the headset - weight, length, thickness, or
shape.
There are several headsets that
are in competition for the smallest Bluetooth headset designation
though. The Nextlink Bluespoon arguably leads the field though
Samsung and Anycom also have very small Bluetooth headsets on the
market.
Manufacturers are sure to
continue making Bluetooth wireless headsets smaller. As microchip
and battery technology continue to advance manufacturers will be
able to produce smaller and smaller Bluetooth wireless
headsets.