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You may not think that there is a lot that goes into choosing the perfect headset. I mean, a headset is just a headset, right? Wrong. I felt this way prior to my online quest for the perfect set— that is until I Googled the term. Try it. It’s pretty intense. If you Google the word, “headset,” about 31,100,000 results come up as matching your request. But, don’t worry, we’ve done all of the hard work for you. Here are the top four categories to consider when shopping for that perfect headset:

Where will you be wearing your headset? Office headsets vary from Motorcycle Headsets, otherwise known as CSRs, which are completely different from gaming headsets like those used for the new age Wii. Once you figure out whether you need the headset for conference calls or beating the pants off of your best friend in Playstation online, you’re golden to start browsing through the vast selection of headsets in the world of technology.

You may not realize it, but headsets probably come in about as many styles as washes of jeans. From over-the-head headsets to over-the-ear headsets to jawbone headsets like the Bluetooth, styles of headsets vary and each type is different from the next. Comfort is tied to design and if you don’t want a band digging into your head for an hour and a half while you are closing a business deal at work, you should to try out different styles to see which one works for you before swiping that credit card.

Alright, let’s get the difference between these two terms straight. When a headset is marked “hands free” that does not necessarily mean that it is wireless. Wireless means that there are no wires tying you down and that you can move about when using the headset. Hands free on the other hand, means just that. You can use your hands, but you may have to resort to twiddling them as you sit at your desk and talk on your very corded headset. Make sure to check features worded like this thoroughly before purchase.

Like anything else available for purchase, headsets vary in price. Cost goes hand and hand with brand, model and type of headset you are looking for so make sure to check out reviews posted on our website to see just how much that perfect headset costs and if it’s worth the dent it may or may not make in your wallet.

With these tips firmly in mind, you are now ready to begin your quest for the perfect headset. God speed!