Even if you have land-line phones in the office, you probably use your cell phone there, too. On the other hand, maybe your company relies solely on cell phones as a cost-effective option. Perhaps you accomplish a lot of business while you're driving. Cell phone headsets let you work more efficiently, multi-task while on the phone and do things that were previously impossible when you either couldn't take your hand off the phone or you were constantly fighting a phone that started slipping out from between your ear and your shoulder.

Today’s cellular headsets provide different options that let you make the most of a mobile phone. Not only can you now talk without using your hands, but also using a wireless phone headset lets you move to the next room, leaving your cell phone on the desk while you make copies or pour a cup of coffee.

When considering options in your search for the best cell phone headset:

1. Decide if you want a Bluetooth wireless headphone.

2. Research different types of noise reduction or noise cancelling headsets.

3. Consider the safety feature of an RF3 headset.

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Identify your preference for corded vs. wireless cell phone headsets

Typically, the corded cell phone headset will cost less than a wireless headset. Corded headsets work fine, but if you're moving around, you can easily pull the ear buds out of your ears when you snag the cord (even when attached to a shirt clip) on something. A Bluetooth cell phone headset gets rid of the cord connecting you to your phone and lets you move around without fear of accidentally snatching the corded headset out of your ear.

I recommend: Visit Hello Direct website and check out their selection of corded and Bluetooth wireless headsets. Check out Price Grabber to compare prices. If you know you're going with a Bluetooth cell phone headset, browse the selection at the Cell Phone Shop.

Research features like noise-cancelling or wind noise reduction for your Bluetooth phone headset

There's nothing worse than conducting business on a cell phone in a noisy location, so consider noise filtering as another criterion in your search.

I recommend: Compare prices at Shopzilla for the Aliph Jawbone, a Bluetooth headset that's received very strong reviews. This headset boasts military-grade noise cancellation; it identifies your voice, virtually eliminates background noise and enhances incoming audio. Also visit NexTag and check out other noise-cancelling headsets.

Buy an RF3 headset for your health

Concern about exposure to electromagnetic radiation (EMR) emissions from cell phones continues to grow. Fortunately, you can easily find an RF3 headset with AirCom Technology that reduces EMR exposure to the head. With AirCom Technology, an air-filled wireless tube replaces the wire inside a corded headset that connects the phone and the headset's earpiece.

I recommend: Check out the selection and then buy an RF3 headset at Unical, or you can also buy an RF3 headset at RFSafe.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Before you buy a cell phone headset, check for compatibility with your phone. One way you can accomplish this is by visiting your cell phone supplier online and browse among compatible headsets. On most other websites where you can order cell phone headsets, they usually let you begin your search with your phone model and then find compatible headsets from there. Finally, if you find a particular cellular headset you like online but you're just not sure about compatibility, call your cell phone provider and ask.