The diagonal of the screen of an average smartphone today reaches 5 inches. Is it worth clarifying that not everyone is comfortable talking about such "giants"? Of course, you can buy a relatively compact device with a diagonal of 4-4.3 inches, and it will be noticeably more convenient. Here are just the most functional smartphones (and many mid-range models too) are equipped with either 5-inch or even larger displays. Girls especially suffer from this: they also want a large functional smartphone, buy it, and then face the fact that it is not so easy to keep such a “colossus” at the ear for a long time.

An ordinary "in-ear" Bluetooth headset is, of course, a solution to the above problem, but I personally don't like wearing a piece of plastic on my ear. I bought the first "ear with blue teeth" back in 2004 - it was some kind of model from Siemens. Then periodically I bought Samsung, Jabra and Motorola, but I failed to make friends with any of them - it is not convenient, annoying, I want to take off and stuff like that ... Meanwhile, lately I need a wireless headset very sharp - I took the 5.7-inch Lexand Antares for long-term tests, which, due to its size, hold passion at the ear as uncomfortable.

5.7-inch Lexand Antares

Recently I was visiting a friend and found this thing on his shelf:

This is the LG HBM-700 - it was sold under different names in the United States, South Korea and a number of other regions, only it was quite a long time ago, in the mid-2000s. The "friend" copy, alas, turned out to be inoperative - its battery "died" a couple of years ago. (This is normal for headsets, their batteries fail much faster than in smartphones.)

Meanwhile, I really liked the concept of LG HBM-700 - it is a kind of miniature “Bluetooth-phone” with a screen and buttons that allows you to leave your smartphone in your pocket and talk on a much lighter and more compact “stick” with the ability to dial numbers.

I did a little "research" and found out that HTC has something similar - we are talking about the HTC Mini +, this is both a headset and a kind of remote control for smartphones and the HTC Media Link HD set-top box. Everything would be fine, but this splendor costs 4,500 rubles - in my opinion, too much for a headset. And then: I'm not sure that it will work well with devices not manufactured by HTC.

HTC Mini +

TCL / Alcatel showed another similar product at IFA 2013. But when it goes on sale, how much it will cost and whether it will work with models from other brands is an open question.

Next, I came across a whole range of Bluetooth headsets from the Russian brand bb-mobile. He has three such gizmos: MicrON, MicrON-2 and MicrON-3. The first two resemble small mobile phones, and the third is just a rectangle with a speaker and control keys, that is, without a screen and number buttons. It so happened that I managed to get exactly the third version for the test - well, I’ll tell you about it, and at the same time “in absentia” I will compare it with the first two models.

bb-mobile micrON

bb-mobile micrON-2

Bb-mobile MicrON-3 comes in this package. The package includes a USB charger, a lanyard to be worn around the neck and a couple of books - instructions and a guarantee.

Two points: the first - the blister is scratched so well (although for 1,000 rubles it is forgivable). That is, Mikron is quite suitable for the role of a gift, but you may not be able to find packaging in the store without a single scratch. The second point is that with white versions of the headset there is a white cord, with black - black. In my opinion, white is not very practical: it quickly “gets dirty”, especially in the heat of summer.

There are four options for bb-mobile MicrON-3 - three white and black:

First and foremost, in bb-mobile MicrON-3, the developers have significantly simplified the concept. At first glance, this is an obvious disadvantage. For example, in order to make a call in the case of the two previous headsets, there was no need to take a smartphone out of a pocket or bag - the Mikron screens displayed contacts from his address book. Meanwhile, with the bb-mobile MicrON-3, you can only receive calls, as well as dial the last dialed number (two quick presses on the middle button). For everything else, you will have to take out your "shovel".

However, if you dig deeper, you will find out the following: firstly, the third Mikron costs 1,000 rubles, the second - 2,000, the first - 1,500. Yes, in principle, 500-1,000 rubles - the money is not gigantic, but just When buying a phone accessory, such savings are definitely pleasant. The second point is battery life: the bb-mobile website states that MicrON and MicrON-2 work on a single charge for no more than 7 hours. Meanwhile, the bb-mobile MicrON-3 lasted for 9 with a hook (specially tested in the “non-stop speech transmission” mode). Probably, it was possible to increase the operating time precisely due to the removal of "unnecessary" components.

Motorola Finiti and bb-mobile MicrON-3

Actually, the "superfluous" was removed, but what is left? bb-mobile MicrON-3 is a thin (less than 7 millimeters) and light (30 grams) rectangle made of glossy plastic with a speaker, microphone and three "transparent" control buttons. The assembly is neat, the quality of the materials is nothing at all. Also on the case there is a loop for a lanyard, a connector for a charger and a bb-mobile logo, which has a built-in LED - that is, in fact, all. By the way, speaking of charging: I would very, very much like to see MicroUSB here.

Using the keys, you can do the following: accept / drop / end calls, hold a call, switch between a pair of calls, adjust the speaker volume, switch a call from the phone to the headset and vice versa, turn on / off the microphone. In fact, there is no difference with most "in-ear" Bluetooth headsets. Well, except that multipoint bb-mobile MicrON-3 supports - but this function is far from unique in recent years.

In the bb-mobile case, MicrON-3 performed well - the quality of voice transmission / reception is high, there are no unnecessary rustles. The melody, however, is played not from the smartphone, but another one recorded in the headset memory. But this is the case with Android devices. I haven't tested it with iPhone, but the developers promise that in his case your ringtone will play.

The headset also connects to the computer - test with Skype, everything works like a clock.

Lexand Antares and bb-mobile MicrON-3

There is not much more to talk about - the device is simple, but useful. I personally do not speak on the phone very much, and more often I just receive calls, and do not call myself. So the lack of a screen and keyboard in the bb-mobile MicrON-3 does not bother me too much. For 1,000 rubles (compare with 4,500 in the case of the HTC Mini +) the product is worthy and can be recommended. If you call yourself more often, then you can look, for example, at bb-mobile MicrON-1 - it is devoid of all the disadvantages of the "troika".

Good day to all. Today we are not talking about a tablet, not a smartphone, or even a phone. Although at first glance the bb-mobile micrON-4 looks very much like the latter, in fact it is not a mobile phone, but a Bluetooth headset made in the form of a telephone. There is logic in this step of the developers: I know that many people do not like wearing a wireless headset on their ear, while talking on large smartphones is also not comfortable for everyone. But there are also tablets with 3G-modems that support voice communication ... This is for such comrades bb-mobile micrON-4 is intended - you seem to be talking on a regular mobile phone, which is noticeably more compact than the same Nokia 105, but at the same time the headset is connected to a head unit in your pocket or bag. And nothing hangs on your ear at this time.

I would like to stress again that bb-mobile micrON-4 is not a phone. This is exactly a headset (accessory), so there will be no sense from it without a smartphone or tablet.

bb-mobile micrON-4 and Samsung Galaxy S4

The four in the product name hints that three more models of this family were released earlier. And there is. bb-mobile micrON and micrON-2 are also made in the form of small mobile phones, but micrON-3 resembled a plastic card - without a screen and keyboard. So the hero of this review is more likely the heir to the micrON-2 model.

Specifications

Packaging and equipment

bb-mobile micrON-4 is sold in a blister, it looks like this:

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The set includes a lanyard for wearing around the neck, a cable for charging from a USB port of a computer (you will have to buy a block for an outlet separately), a warranty card and instructions.

Design and controls

The headset looks like a very small and neat phone or, if you prefer, a telephone. The body is white with silver chrome inserts. The build quality is very high, bb-mobile micrON-4 is perceived as a monolithic block. The headset weighs no more than 40 g, which is three to four times less than the average modern smartphone. It is also worth noting that micrON-4 is somewhat more compact than micrON-2: 92 x 35 x 8.7 mm instead of 104 x 38 x 12 mm.

The keyboard, I would not call it very convenient - the buttons are located on a plastic plate and have a small stroke. If the keys were needed only to search for phones in the address book, then it would be fine. But bb-mobile micrON-4 allows you to write SMS - more on that below. In general, if you have dealt with any Motorola RAZR (a clamshell, not a smartphone), then you will understand what kind of keyboard this headset has. You can live, but you have to get used to it.

Nokia 105 and bb-mobile micrON-4

The device control system is simple - it is about the same as in many push-button telephones. There are a couple of soft-buttons, arrows "up" and "down", keys for accepting and rejecting calls. There is also a key with a note: in the menu it duplicates the left soft-button, opening sections and sub-items; if music is playing on the head unit, this key will open access to the playback control interface. Switching between songs is done with buttons 1 and 3 on the keyboard, and the 2 key pauses the music. bb-mobile micrON-4 can also act as a stereo Bluetooth headset - the device has a standard 3.5 mm jack for connecting almost any headphone.

Screen

Compared to the bb-mobile micrON-2, the display diagonal has grown from 1.1 to 1.44 inches. The technology has also changed - from OLED to TFT. At the same time, the display became color - in terms of quality it is quite comparable to the screens of Nokia 105, Samsung Keystone 2 and other ultra-budget devices. The colors are pleasant to the eye, the image is more or less readable in the sun, although the viewing angles are small.

At work: what can bb-mobile micrON-4 do?

Immediately, the following fact should be noted: bb-mobile micrON-4 is intended primarily for Android devices. It is also compatible with iOS devices, but most of the functions will not work - you get a regular Bluetooth headset. Meanwhile, bb-mobile micrON-4 is by no means an ordinary headset, which is proved by its capabilities in conjunction with Android.

So, after the first connection to a smartphone or tablet based on the operating system from Google, bb-mobile micrON-4 downloads all contacts from there. It took about a minute to synchronize about 250 contacts, that is, this process does not take much time. Searching for subscribers from the headset keyboard is supported, and we are talking about both Cyrillic and Latin. If the subscriber's card has two numbers in the smartphone, then in the address book they will be displayed, for example, as "Kolya (1)" and "Kolya (2)". Well, I have only one claim. In my smartphone, it is specified that contacts without phone numbers are not displayed at all: as a rule, numbers are not indicated by mail addresses in Gmail, and I do not need them in the phone book. So, bb-mobile micrON-4 shows all contacts in a row - both with and without phones. You can call, of course, only to those where the numbers are indicated. Meanwhile, it is not possible to hide contacts without numbers, which is somewhat frustrating.

The call log is also downloaded from a smartphone / tablet and displayed on the bb-mobile micrON-4 screen, so you can call the last contacts without taking the head unit out of your pocket. When a call comes in, the headset plays the only melody stored in its memory, which cannot be changed. At the same time, the smartphone / tablet also "sings", but the ringtone that is set in it. The bb-mobile micrON-4 has four alert modes for an incoming call: "sound", "vibration", "sound + vibration", "mute". The vibration is not the most powerful.

The most, in my opinion, the main innovation is the following: bb-mobile micrON-4 allows you to exchange SMS and displays notifications from clients of social networks and other applications installed in the head unit. This is achieved using the BTNotification application, which must be downloaded from the bb-mobile website (there is a link in the instructions), installed on a smartphone or tablet computer running Android and activated in the settings.

After installing the app, your messages appear in bb-mobile micrON-4. They can be read and answered using the headset keyboard. It is very convenient, especially in the case of a tablet with a 3G modem - it is usually too lazy to take it out of the bag.

In the BTNotification app settings, you can specify which apps can send notifications to the headset. For example, in the case of Instagram, the nickname of the person who liked you is displayed. And in the case of VKontakte, even a personal text. This feature is unique and makes bb-mobile micrON-4 similar to Samsung Galaxy Gear watches, which cost 5-7 times more.

A few words about the interface and software options. It is designed as a carousel. It is curious that the bb-mobile micrON-4 has a stopwatch - a trifle, but nice. The headset also has a Bluetooth connection break notification function - it is triggered if the head unit is 7-10 meters away from Mikron. In this case, the headset starts to howl quite loudly, so you will probably remember that you forgot your tablet or smartphone and come back for it. (It remains to be hoped that no one will steal it during this time.)

You will have to charge the bb-mobile micrON-4 every 5-7 days. Although if you receive a lot of faces / likes / letters, then the headset can be installed in 3-4 days.

Conclusion

In my opinion, it turned out to be an excellent product - both for myself and for a gift. Fortunately, bb-mobile micrON-4 is not that expensive: about 2 thousand rubles. The body of the headset is neat, the screen is also good, the quality of speech transmission is decent, the design is nice. Plus, there are several unique functions that make it akin not even with Bluetooth "ears", but with a "smart watch". So if you are tired of talking on a 5- or 6-inch smartphone or on a 7- or 8-inch tablet there, then you can take it, such an accessory will definitely come in handy on the farm. The bb-mobile micrON-4 also has disadvantages (see below), but there are many times more positive sides.

pros
+ Great design
+ High build quality
+ Ability to exchange SMS
+ Possibilities of displaying a notification
+ Voice quality
+ Nice screen
+ Stability of work
+ Competitive price

Minuses
- The keyboard will take some getting used to
- Demonstrates all contacts in a row - both with phones and without

Equipment

• Headset
• Cable for charging the device from a computer
• Neck strap
• detailed instructions

The device is supplied in a compact blister pack. In comparison with previous generations, they decided to abandon the bundling of the headset with a separate charger, which, in my opinion, is a minus.

Appearance, controls, assembly

Previous MicrON models were made in the form of miniature phones, while in the third generation they decided to follow the path of simplification and abandoned all unnecessary buttons and display.

Outwardly, the device looks like an unusual compact "gadget". The manufacturer on the official website uses a comparison with a credit card, but it is only appropriate in terms of dimensions, but to say what the MicrON 3 looks like if you do not know its purpose is very problematic.

Most of the front side is occupied by two plastic plates, separated by a transparent key block. The bezel of the device is silver in the white version and dark brown in the black one.

The earpiece is located at the top of the headset.

Just below the center, you can see three buttons made of transparent plastic and a microphone hole. The side keys are responsible for changing the volume, and the center one for receiving a call. It's funny that in my white version of the headset the buttons were pressed very tightly, but in the black version there was no such problem.

There is also an LED above the transparent panel. It blinks blue once every six seconds, lights up red when charging, and when making a call, their fast "winking" is used.

At the bottom there is a connector for charging the device.

There is a groove at the back for the included strap.

There will be four color versions of the headset on sale: black, white, white-blue and white-pink. It is important to note that the white version is made of glossy plastic, while the black version is made of matte rubberized.

I had both a black and a white sample on my test. A part of the front plastic plate was slightly removed from the white one, while the assembly of the black one had no complaints.

Dimensions (edit)

The device is slightly smaller than a credit card in size, but if you put three cards on top of each other, then their thickness will be the same as that of this headset. The weight of the "miniphone" is only 38 grams, thanks to which you can comfortably communicate with it even for a long time.

• BB-Mobile MicrON-3- 90x53x7 mm, weight 38 grams
• BB-Mobile MicrON-2- 104x38x12 mm, weight 17 grams
• BB-Mobile MicrON- 88x40x5 mm, weight 15 grams

As you can see, the new product has become twice as heavy, but according to the sensations, the difference between 17 and 38 grams in the hand is not very noticeable.

Connection and management

The device uses Bluetooth v3.0, class 2. Using the headset, you can receive incoming calls, put them on hold and call back the last called subscriber. Also, the headset can work with desktop computers, only in the settings you must first select it as the main microphone and speaker. The radius of comfortable use is 2-2.5 meters, further (in rooms) interference begins and the quality of communication deteriorates. The headset supports working with two devices simultaneously, there are no complaints about this function.

The list of functions performed by the three buttons is quite impressive. Below, let me give you a quote from the instructions, which describes in as much detail all the actions of the buttons and the LED as possible:

Make a call to the last dialed number
In standby mode, quickly press the headset multifunction key twice.

Change volume
While talking through the headset, press the volume up or down keys on the headset.

Switch from headset to phone or vice versa
While talking through the headset, press and hold its multifunction key for 1 second.

Put the current call on hold
During a call, press the multifunction key and the headset volume up key at the same time. A melody will sound in the opponent's handset until you press the same key combination again or break the connection.

Manage two incoming calls
If during one conversation another call comes in, you will hear a double beep once every 5 seconds. To accept a call and put the current call on hold, press the multi-function volume up key on the headset at the same time. To reject the second call, quickly press the headset multifunction key twice. To switch between calls, press the multifunction key and the volume up key on the headset again. If you have already established two connections and another call comes in, you can accept it with a single short press of the headset multifunction key. This will interrupt the active connection.

Mute microphone
During a call, quickly press the headset multifunction key twice. You will hear a double beep from the headset speaker once every 5 seconds. To unmute the microphone, repeat quickly double-pressing the multifunction key.

Delete the list of connected main devices
In standby mode, press and hold the multifunction key and the headset volume up key at the same time for 5 seconds.

Check battery level
If the headset is turned on but is not currently in use for a conversation, press the volume up and down keys on the headset at the same time. The battery charge level is displayed by flashing red indicator: 1 time - low charge, 2 times - medium charge, 3 times - battery charged.

Also, despite the presence of only two LED colors, the headset has a large number of operations that these LEDs inform about.

Amazingly detailed and detailed instructions for the device for a thousand rubles. Those wishing to familiarize themselves with its full version can follow the link. However, as you understand, an ordinary user is unlikely to go into the complexity of the instructions, however, even if you do not read it, the intuitiveness of the work does not raise questions (when it comes to banal functions, such as taking a call, calling back a subscriber or changing the volume level) ...

Battery life

The headset has a non-removable lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 420 mAh. The manufacturer claims up to 250 hours of standby time and up to 10 hours of talk time.

Surprisingly, for once the figures from the official website turned out to be true. I used the headset for about 10 days with a constant Bluetooth connection and talked for about 40 minutes, which leaves the device with about half its charge.

By the way, you can check the battery charge by pressing two volume keys at the same time:

• 3 flashes - the headset is charged,
• 2 flashes - medium charge,
• 1 blink - low charge.

The device takes about four hours to charge from the computer.

Voice quality and speaker

When using the headset in tandem with a smartphone, there are no complaints about speech transmission, you and your interlocutor hear each other perfectly. But in conjunction with a computer and Skype, everything is not so smooth: they can hear you perfectly, but you hear the interlocutor's voice with a characteristic background noise.

The ringer speaker is very loud, it is interesting that when a call comes in, both the smartphone itself and the headset ring.

Conclusion and personal impressions

The cost of the headset is 1,000 rubles, and it is already on sale in retail.

I liked that the device costs half the price of the previous miniphone, I was pleased with the materials in the black version, and, of course, I was pleasantly surprised by the battery life.

I didn’t like that BB-Mobile went down the path of simplification. Personally, I expected completely different functions from the third MicrON. I assumed that the company would increase the screen diagonal and optimize the phone book synchronized with the device. I hoped that with the help of the new "miniphone" I could not only make full calls, but also send SMS from the device and (maybe) even watch the latest notifications. I thought that, among other things, they would improve the work with headphones and add unpretentious plugs to the kit. Instead, almost all interesting functions were removed from the third version (number buttons, screen, 3.5 mm jack) and the bundle was reduced to a minimum.

However, the company can also be understood. It is possible that there are much more people who want to have a cheap Bluetooth-handset for their tablet or smartphone than geeks who would be interested in the option I have described.

All in all, if you are looking for a cheap tablet companion accessory for making calls, the MicrON-3 is perfect for this role.

Specifications:

• Bluetooth: v.3.0, class 2. Devices v 2.1 and higher are supported
• Battery: Li-ion, 420mAh, built-in
• Frequency range: 2.4 GHz - 2.48 GHz
• Talk time: up to 10 hours
• Standby time: up to 250 hours
• Full charge time: 3 hours
• Line-of-sight distance: up to 10 meters
• Working temperature: 0º - 45º С
• Dimensions: 90 x 53 x 7 mm
• Weight: 38g

Evgeny Vildyaev (

For a long time, only a wired headset was connected to a mobile phone. But in the mid-2000s, Bluetooth technology gained a lot. Mobile phones with her support have learned to transmit sound through the air. The headset manufacturers could not help but take advantage of this. The first models were inserted into one ear, and their main task was to free the hands while driving. But with the further development of Bluetooth technology, the wireless headset acquired a second ear and support for a stereo effect. Of course, there are still mono headsets, as you can see by reading today's material.

Headset selection

On store shelves, you can find a huge number of headphones designed for a mobile phone. Some of them got a microphone and the ability to connect wirelessly. This makes them a complete Bluetooth headset.

When choosing a specific model, you should focus on its purpose. If you want to free your hands in the car, then you will be quite satisfied with the "one-ear" copy. Its main advantage is longer battery life. Well, lovers of listening to music should pay attention to stereo headsets, of which a lot has been released recently. It only remains to decide on the form factor, because there are large overhead and miniature plug-in devices.

You can read more about how to choose a wireless headset in our separate article. After that, you will definitely not have any questions.

Jabra Talk

• Headset format: mono
• Wireless module version: Bluetooth 3.0

Price: from 1 599 rub.

Dignity

• High reliability.
• Simple connection.
• Convenient clip.

Flaws

Jabra MINI

• Headset format: mono
• Wireless module version: Bluetooth 4.0

Price: from 1 490 rubles.

The creators of this headset relied on long battery life. To do this, they endowed their creation with support for the energy-efficient Bluetooth 4.0 standard. They also slightly increased the capacity of the built-in battery, which is why the weight of the device was nine grams instead of the usual seven. As a result, you can talk through this mono headset for nine hours.

Dignity

• Compatible with any smartphones and phones.
• Convenient use.
• The presence of an LED indicator.
• There is an active noise cancellation system.
• Relatively low price.
• Long talk time.
• High reliability.

Flaws

• There are defective items.
• The volume of voice announcements is not regulated in any way.

Jabra BOOST

• Headset format: mono
• Wireless module version: Bluetooth 4.0

Price: from 2,000 rubles.

Dignity

• High reliability.
• Simple connection.
• Compatible with any device.
• There is digital noise reduction.
• Convenient clip.
• There are two buttons for handling calls.
• Support for HD Voice technology.

Flaws

• Not the longest work.
• Recharging only from the native charger.

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H5

• Headset format: stereo (gags)
• Wireless module version: Bluetooth 4.2

Price: from 12 490 rubles.

This device is a wireless headset, in which the cable is still present. They combine two headphones - this allows you not to lose them while jogging or simply during storage. One of the most recent versions of Bluetooth is used here. Its main difference lies in the support of AptX technology, which significantly improves the sound quality of music. It should be noted that if you are looking for a long-playing Bluetooth headset for your phone, then you definitely should not be looking towards the Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H5. The talk time of this device is only 5 hours.

Dignity

• Relatively low total weight (18 g).
• Convenient plug-in design.
• There is a LED.
• Using one of the most recent versions of Bluetooth.
• Dust and moisture protection (but you cannot dive under water).
• High reliability.
• Fast connection to most smartphones.

Flaws

• Very high cost.
• Not the longest running time.
• Poor interaction with MacBooks.
• Proprietary charger connector.

• Headset format: stereo (gags)
• Wireless module version: Bluetooth 4.2

Price: from 500 rubles.

The Russian manufacturer Defender produces simple, uncomplicated headphones with average sound quality. The claimed battery life reaches seven hours of talk time. There is a compact and convenient control panel on the wire. The price tag of the wireless device is also pleasing. You will definitely not find anything better for this money!

Dignity

• Support for A2DP, AVRCP and some other technologies.
• Nice appearance.
• The minimum price tag.
• Convenient design.

Flaws

• Decent weight.
• Not the best sound quality.
• Battery life is not great.

• Headset format: stereo (gags)
• Wireless module version: Bluetooth 4.0

Price: from 2 300 rubles.

The Xiaomi Mi Collar Bluetooth Headset has a reinforced neck strap, a comfortable flexible design and a nice price tag. The earbuds support the popular A2DP, AVRCP, AptX and AAC codecs and work for eight hours on a single charge. The claimed battery life is 200 hours.

Dignity

• Adequate battery life.
• Support for A2DP, AVRCP, AptX, AAC codecs.
• Convenient design.
• Minimum weight.
• The presence of a LED.
• Relatively good music sound.

Flaws

• Very thin wires.
• Not the most durable construction.

Plantronics BackBeat FIT

• Headset format: stereo (earbuds)
• Wireless module version: Bluetooth 3.0

Price: from 4 700 rubles.

Our top could not do without a sports model. It may seem that this headset is outdated, since it does not use the most recent version of Bluetooth. But in reality this is not so, because nothing prevented the creators from introducing support for AVRCP and A2DP technologies here. Enjoy quality sound on the run or commuting to work. At the same time, you will notice the approach of the car in time, since earbuds are used here as headphones, which do not hide external noise very much. You should not be afraid that they will fall out of your ears. The attachments are designed to exclude such a scenario. You can only complain about the operating time, which is only six hours of talk time.

Dignity

• Looks nice.
• Keeps well on your head while running.
• Weighs only 24 grams.
• There is a LED.
• Support for some modern technologies.
• Partial protection against dust and moisture.
• High quality sound.

Flaws

• Not very long run time.
• Overpriced price tag.
• Not suitable for people with small ears.

Marshall Major II Bluetooth

• Headset format: stereo (overhead cups)
• Wireless module version: there is no data

Price: from 4 577 rubles.

A smartphone headset does not have to be in the form of "droplets" or inserts. It may well be the same as the Marshall Major II Bluetooth. In fact, these are on-ear headphones that can also transmit the user's voice. It is one of the most advanced devices on the market, perfect for the music lover. AptX support makes the sound clear and deep - both bass and treble are well felt. But the main feature is the running time. You can listen to music for thirty hours! And when the charge runs out, you are allowed to connect the cable and continue listening in wired mode. Some people may be confused by the price. But in fact, it is quite acceptable for dynamic headphones with many supported technologies.

Dignity

• Supports AptX, AVRCP and A2DP.
• Wireless and wired modes of operation.
• High quality ear pads and headband.
• The LED signals on and off.
• Nice microphone.
• Very long battery life.
• Competently implemented management.
• Great sound.

Flaws

• Some may feel pressure on their ears.
• No hard case included.

• Headset format:
• Wireless module version: Bluetooth 4.1

Price: from 9 400 rubles.

The Sony WH-CH700N headphones are large on-ear headphones. It uses a multi-microphone system on different bowls for the active noise canceling function. As a result, you will not hear external sounds, even if nothing sounds in the headphones right now. The model stands out for its long battery life and high-quality sound. Ideal for fans of full-size models.

Dignity

• Supports A2DP, AVRCP, AptX, AptX HD, AAC.
• 35 hours of work in active mode.
• 200 hours standby time.
• Lightweight construction in 240 g.
• Reliable headband.
• Active noise cancellation.
• There is an indicator light.
• Can be used in wired mode.
• Very good sound.

Flaws

• Large and not always suitable size.
• There is no cover included.

Excluded from selection

Plantronics Marque 2 M165

• Headset format: mono
• Wireless module version: Bluetooth 3.0

Price: from 2 500 rubles.

This mono headset can seem quite expensive. But on the other hand, it is very well executed. So much so that for some users the device remained in working order even after being in the washing machine! Also, the gadget is able to boast of two microphones, thanks to which a competent voice transmission is realized here, cleaned of extraneous noise. As for battery life, it lasts about 7 hours of talk time. This is a typical indicator for a mono headset, it is simply impossible to achieve anything more while maintaining the weight of 7 grams.

Dignity

• The interlocutor hears a clear sound, without any admixture of outside noise;
• High reliability;
• The weight has remained minimal;
• The presence of a light indicator;
• Ergonomic design
• Compatible with any device.

Flaws

• Not the lowest cost;
• No dust and moisture protection.

Defender FreeMotion B61

• Headset format: stereo (gags)
• Wireless module version: Bluetooth 4.0

Price: from 993 rubles.

Usually, wireless headsets from Russian manufacturers are only annoying after purchase. But the same cannot be said about the Defender FreeMotion B615. Yes, the device turned out to be quite heavy - its weight reaches 108 grams. And if it were not for the very low cost, it certainly would not have made it into our rating. The headphones here give out average sound quality, and the battery life reaches only four to five hours of talk time. But on the other hand, there is a convenient control panel located on the wire connecting the two headphones. You will definitely not find anything better for this money!

Dignity

• Support for A2DP, AVRCP and some other technologies;
• Nice appearance;
• The minimum price tag;
• There is a LED;
• Convenient design;
• Can work with multiple devices at the same time.

Flaws

• Decent weight;
• Sound quality is not the best;
• The battery life could be longer.

LG HBS-500

• Headset format: stereo (gags)
• Wireless module version: Bluetooth 4.1

Price: from 3 390 rubles.

Outwardly, this gadget is very different from many other wireless headsets. The South Koreans have provided their creation with an occipital arch. This made the device more reliable. It also freed up the hands of engineers, allowing them to add high-capacity batteries. With a 29-gram weight, this headset can work up to nine hours of talk time. One can only regret the lack of support for serious sound enhancement technologies. But on the other hand, the cost of the device is by no means cosmic, which allows you to buy a bluetooth headset without any special consequences for the budget.

Dignity

• Decent battery life
• Convenient design;
• Not very heavy;
• Such a headset is difficult to lose;
• The presence of a LED;
• The presence of a vibration motor;
• The music sounds relatively good.

Flaws

• During a telephone conversation, it may periodically "gurgle";
• Companion app doesn't work well;
• Very thin wires;
• Can't always connect to laptop.

LG HBS-910

• Headset format: stereo (gags)
• Wireless module version: Bluetooth 4.1

Price: from 7 990 rubles.

The flagship wireless headset from Electronics. Engineers have tried to endow their creation with support for a wide variety of technologies, including A2DP and AVRCP. The headphones themselves are located here on the occipital arch. This has two advantages: the device is difficult to lose and there is a place for a capacious battery on it. Talk time here reaches 16 hours. When listening to music, the operating time is reduced to 10 hours, but that's quite good! The best bluetooth headsets should work for a long time, and it is impossible to find fault with the LG HBS-910 in this regard.

Dignity

• Convenient design;
• Support for some modern technologies;
• Long working time;
• Recharges in the traditional two hours;
• Attractive appearance;
• Fast connection to a smartphone;
• Perfectly implemented noise cancellation;
• The music sounds very good.

Flaws

• Not everyone can afford it;
• Sometimes there is a “gurgling sound” (during a conversation).

Sony MDR-ZX770BN

• Headset format: stereo (full-size cups)
• Wireless module version: Bluetooth 3.0

Price: from 8 499 rubles.

If you regularly have to ride the subway and visit other noisy places, then the choice of a headset should be considered thoroughly. The ideal choice would be earplugs to prevent external noise. But if you don't like them, then you have to spend money on the Sony MDR-ZX770BN. These are large, on-ear headphones that use a multi-microphone system to implement active noise cancellation. As a result, you will not hear external sounds, even if nothing sounds in the headphones right now. Also, this model is able to boast of a long battery life and high-quality music sound. Ideal for those who like to use full-size headphones even outdoors.

Dignity

Flaws

• Big sizes;
• There is no hard case included.