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The Importance of Bluetooth Hands-Free Kits for Safe Driving

As we all know, driving while using our phones can be hazardous and even lead to legal consequences in many countries around the world. In fact, did you know that it's illegal to drive while using your phone in 13 out of 52 countries? That's a lot of drivers who could benefit from a reliable Bluetooth hands-free kit. In this article, we'll explore the benefits of these kits and highlight some of the best options available on the market.

Bluetooth Hands-Free Kits: A Must-Have for Safe Driving

Bluetooth hands-free kits allow you to take phone calls while driving without having to hold the device or look at the screen. This can be especially helpful when driving, as it takes your eyes off the road and reduces the risk of accidents. There are two main types of Bluetooth hands-free kits available: those that attach to the car's Sun Visor and those that go directly into the ear. Both types have their benefits and drawbacks, which we'll discuss later in this article.

We've recently had the opportunity to test out 20 different Bluetooth hands-free kits, and we're excited to share our findings with you. We whittled down the list to the top five fastest kits, which are listed below. These kits all have one thing in common: they allow for easy connection to your phone via a simple button press.

The Top Five Fastest Bluetooth Hands-Free Kits

1. Jawbone Icon HD

We were impressed with the Jawbone Icon HD, which is one of the fastest Bluetooth hands-free kits on the market. It connects quickly and easily to most phones, and the sound quality is excellent. However, we did find that it can be a bit fiddly to use at first, as there's a small button on the back that you need to press to activate it.

2. Jabra Drive

The Jabra Drive is another fast and reliable Bluetooth hands-free kit. It connects quickly and easily to most phones, and the sound quality is good if not exceptional. We did find that it can be a bit noisy at times, but this is a minor complaint in an otherwise excellent product.

3. Plantronics M50

The Plantronics M50 is our favorite of the top five fastest Bluetooth hands-free kits. It connects quickly and easily to most phones, and the sound quality is excellent. We also appreciate that it's easy to use, even for those who are new to using Bluetooth technology.

4. Parrot Mini Kit Smart

The Parrot Mini Kit Smart is a great option for those who want a small and discreet Bluetooth hands-free kit. It connects quickly and easily to most phones, and the sound quality is good if not exceptional. We did find that it can be a bit tricky to use at first, but this is a minor complaint in an otherwise excellent product.

5. SuperTooth Crystal

The SuperTooth Crystal is another fast and reliable Bluetooth hands-free kit. It connects quickly and easily to most phones, and the sound quality is good if not exceptional. We did find that it can be a bit noisy at times, but this is a minor complaint in an otherwise excellent product.

Testing the Top Two Kits: A Head-to-Head Comparison

After narrowing down our list to the top two kits – the Plantronics M50 and the Jawbone Icon HD – we decided to test them out in a head-to-head comparison. We drove both kits at high speeds, saying phrases into each device and listening for the other person's response.

We were impressed with both kits, but ultimately declared the Plantronics M50 as our winner. While it may not be the most stylish or discreet option on the market, its ease of use and excellent sound quality make it a must-have for anyone who wants to stay safe while driving.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Bluetooth hands-free kits are an essential tool for any driver. They allow you to take phone calls while driving without having to hold the device or look at the screen, reducing the risk of accidents and making driving much safer. We've tested out 20 different kits and highlighted some of the best options available on the market.

If you're in the market for a new Bluetooth hands-free kit, we highly recommend considering the Plantronics M50. Its ease of use, excellent sound quality, and reliability make it an excellent choice for anyone who wants to stay safe while driving.

But before you make your purchase, be sure to check out our list of frequently asked questions, which answers common queries about Bluetooth hands-free kits. We also provide tips on how to choose the right kit for your needs and how to get the most out of your device.

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do you answer so you heard it ringing very simple to use very intuitive but there's a tiny button on the back which is a bit fiddly but you know you'd get used to it attention I call that seven that's seven times back to me super tooth crystal looks not great we found it quite difficult to attach and he found it pretty tricky to use if I try and adjust it I've got a tech nice copy off the road it's the normal days driving we loved the intuitive layout of this jabber drive the fact that it's got a big button so it's really easy to press soon the rocks easy to answer but it's very quiet however we were quite disappointed by the sound quality let me give that oh okay the Plantronics m50 claims to block noise and wind and we found that it did it pretty well Oh dirty to me to talk dirty to sound quality was very good both for Jason and for myself apparently legionary wants a better seven the parent minikit smart are only docking device and for that reason I thought that Jason would really like it however by having your phone up there doesn't make you want to look at it what about ease of use then if it was a bumpy road you can occasionally knock a button and maybe terminate the call when you were trying to change the volume so for those reasons okay great I think we've got our final take the Plantronics n50 and jawbone icon HD time for the grand finale right we're both gonna drive down this runway at a hundred miles an hour with the roofs off I am going to say a phrase to Jason he's gonna say a phrase back to me we'll compare notes at the end see if we heard each other correctly I start the Plantronics will each wear the same device and we're starting with the cheap one one hundred miles an hour in a cab relay is as tough a tester as they'll ever face both of us could pretty much hear what each other was saying when we were flat out at a hundred miles an hour yeah really good good bake it highly recommended within tested the jawbone icon HD what's the longest chicken flight ever recorded the longest chicken flight ever recorded but I know it's that kind of time the day when men switch off but genuinely I couldn't hear anything sistemas it don't work it might be your hair you know wafting on it so the winner of today's test it's the Plantronics m50 a triumph for the cheaper device the Plantronics m50 is 20 quid well spent youright time for a test of the gadget no driver should be without a Bluetooth hands-free kit we've enlisted the help of Technology Queen Suzi Perry to help decide which unit most deserves your hard earned cash I have got a question for you how many countries do you think it's illegal to drive whilst using your phone well obviously the UK yep 13:52 so no I didn't even think there's that many countries in the world so we've got our tester Dave is gonna find out or help all those drivers in those 52 countries avoid going to jail Bluetooth hands-free kits allow you to legally take phone calls whilst driving and come in two styles some go in your ear and some attached to your car Sun Visor we've got 20 of the most popular models but which is best first we're gonna Whittle them down by getting rid of any that take too long to connect to your phone three two one go this is your volume here wanted control touch control you can rub it is that sorry some would only work when plugged eg car cigarette lighter you've got to be in the car I swear I only works off the electric car yep and some was so complicated that we didn't get them working at all they're taking a while longer the trouble is I mean with these kind of things you don't have to read the instructions you just want to press code okay here are the top five fastest enjoyed forth with a jawbone icon HD and jabarut drive-in third was this super tooth crystal the Plantronics m50 came in second the fastest of all and therefore our favorite so far was the parrot mini kit smart now that we found the five fastest bits of kit it's time to whittle them down to a final pair so we thought we'd come up with a little test to find out how easy they are to use when you drive it exactly around is stolen Susie's gonna call me footprint chat I'll mark each device out of ten depending on ease of use and the top two will go through to a head to head file all she's ringing with this the jawbone icon HD hello do you answer so you heard it ringing very simple to use very intuitive but there's a tiny button on the back which is a bit fiddly but you know you'd get used to it attention I call that seven that's seven times back to me super tooth crystal looks not great we found it quite difficult to attach and he found it pretty tricky to use if I try and adjust it I've got a tech nice copy off the road it's the normal days driving we loved the intuitive layout of this jabber drive the fact that it's got a big button so it's really easy to press soon the rocks easy to answer but it's very quiet however we were quite disappointed by the sound quality let me give that oh okay the Plantronics m50 claims to block noise and wind and we found that it did it pretty well Oh dirty to me to talk dirty to sound quality was very good both for Jason and for myself apparently legionary wants a better seven the parent minikit smart are only docking device and for that reason I thought that Jason would really like it however by having your phone up there doesn't make you want to look at it what about ease of use then if it was a bumpy road you can occasionally knock a button and maybe terminate the call when you were trying to change the volume so for those reasons okay great I think we've got our final take the Plantronics n50 and jawbone icon HD time for the grand finale right we're both gonna drive down this runway at a hundred miles an hour with the roofs off I am going to say a phrase to Jason he's gonna say a phrase back to me we'll compare notes at the end see if we heard each other correctly I start the Plantronics will each wear the same device and we're starting with the cheap one one hundred miles an hour in a cab relay is as tough a tester as they'll ever face both of us could pretty much hear what each other was saying when we were flat out at a hundred miles an hour yeah really good good bake it highly recommended within tested the jawbone icon HD what's the longest chicken flight ever recorded the longest chicken flight ever recorded but I know it's that kind of time the day when men switch off but genuinely I couldn't hear anything sistemas it don't work it might be your hair you know wafting on it so the winner of today's test it's the Plantronics m50 a triumph for the cheaper device the Plantronics m50 is 20 quid well spent you\n"