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There is no question that Jabra is the leading choice when looking for a Bluetooth Headset. Let's see what consumers are saying on the Jabra BT500.

Bob G., New Jersey:

The Jabra BT500 has a hook that fits snugly over the ear, as well as a soft gel earbud that rests on the outside of your ear canal rather than forming a tight seal. The result is one of the most comfortable headsets I've tested. Also, it stays put even when subjected to vigorous head-banging. The lack of an airtight seal also lets you hear what's going on around you while you're not talking, unlike headsets that can block too much ambient sound. Two raised volume nubs make it easy to adjust volume without removing the headset.

The BT500 offers fairly clear visual feedback: A blue LED below the surface of the rubber outer rim indicates that the device is pairing, active, or on standby; red means that the battery is running low, or that it's successfully charging.

While indoors (recording direct to computer), the Jabra made voices sound slightly bassy and a little bit muffled, so if you're looking for a headset to use for VoIP as well as cell calls, you might want to look elsewhere. But it sounded clean during phone conversations. Although the device picked up a decent amount of interference from the wind, my voice was still audible during gusts. As for the range, I started to encounter crackling interference at about 30 feet from the phone without line-of-sight obstructions, which is to be expected from a Class2 Bluetooth device.

Sam N., Florida:

The Jabra BT500 Bluetooth Headset provides a comfortable fit with reasonable access to features. Probably the best things about this model are its thin design (0.6 inches) and its snug fit. The headset is very lightweight, and ear gels of various sizes can be affixed. Because these ear gels swivel, you get both increased comfort and better clarity. Unfortunately, the microphone manages to pick up a fair amount of noise when talking outdoors. Pairing for the headset is easy to accomplish, but it not particularly easy to adjust the volume while wearing the BT500, as the buttons are somewhat stiff. Charging can be accomplished via an outlet or via USB, which is especially handy when traveling.

Overall, the BT500 is a somewhat expensive yet solid buy for those seeking a thin and comfortable headset.