We were a tad disappointed in the performance of the Belkin Bluetooth Hands-Free Headset. Its five hours of talk time and 120 hours of standby time were good but were still on the low end of our testing spectrum, and definitely didn’t jibe with its price.

Admittedly, though, there is beauty to be found in this headset, and that beauty lies in its simplicity. The users manual is easy to follow and very helpful. Using the Bluetooth Hands-Free Headset, you can control every function of your phone or smartphone (whether you are turning the device on or off, answering a call, or adjusting the volume) from a single toggle switch. We also appreciated Belkin’s two-year warranty, which is double that of most warranties you’ll find on the majority of headsets we looked at.

As you can see from our ratings, the Bluetooth Hands-Free Headset didn’t fare the greatest in our tests, but its performance was stable. Our biggest complaint with this device is in the comfort and fit department. Despite our best efforts, we simply could not get the headset to stay put. Even after trying all of Belkin’s three interchangeable ear pieces, we still didn’t feel like the 0.7-ounce Belkin was secure on our ear.

Maker Belkin
Model Bluetooth Hands-Free Headset
Price $129.99
Wireless Technology Bluetooth v1.1
Range 30 feet
Talk Time 5 hours
Standby Time 120 hours
Weight 0.71 oz

Category Rating:
Receiver Quality 3.5
Microphone Quality 4
Comfort 3
Overall 3.5