Bluetooth headset designs just keep getting better and better. For the past couple of years, new models have been smaller, less obtrusive, and much more fashionable than their predecessors. The only problem: They still sounded tinny and robotic.

The latest round of products we've seen has finally changed that. All of the top-rated units now have effective noise cancellation and wind suppression—so walking on the street on a windy day or driving with the window down isn't an issue. And the best ones even sound good enough to fool your listeners into thinking you're speaking directly into your handset.

Ready to amp up your hands-free calling experience? We've got reviews of the five best Bluetooth headsets below. You're bound to find one that suits your fancy—and your ear.

Need more advice? Check out our buyers' guide, which outlines the eight things to look for when choosing your headset.

Products Featured in This Roundup:

Aliph Jawbone Prime

$129.99 direct
The third-generation Aliph Jawbone looks almost identical to last year's model, the lone physical difference being that the earhook is now optional—although I certainly still need it. But the latest version sports improved wind resistance and a more comfortable design. It sounds as good as ever and is available in myriad colors. Aliph's latest model is still short on battery life and earpiece volume, however.

BlueAnt Q1

$129.95 list
BlueAnt has been on a tear with Bluetooth headsets, launching wave after wave that last year culminated in the ultra-high-tech, voice-controlled V1 model. The Q1 builds on that idea but looks much classier. Its interface is a joy to use, it sounds good (though still a bit robotic to other callers), and its noise-cancellation technology works well. Battery life could be better, though.

Motorola MotoPURE H15

$129.99 direct
Motorola has atoned for its past sins—notably, the subpar MotoPURE H12—with the sharp, bean-like MotoPURE H15. It offers top-notch noise cancellation and wind suppression and fast RapidConnect pairing, though on voice quality and overall comfort it falls slightly short of the Aliph Jawbone Prime and the Plantronics Voyager Pro. On the other hand, you can grab this headset supercheap these days: I've seen it for as little as $55 on Amazon.com.

Plantronics Voyager Pro

$99.99 list
Our reigning Editors' Choice, the Plantronics Voyager Pro continues in the fine tradition of the venerable Voyager 510, with an oversize but very comfortable design, an extended boom mic, and superb voice quality on both sides of the conversation. It also has long battery life and much better noise cancellation than past Plantronics models.

Sound ID 300

$119.99 direct
The Sound ID 300 is a very lightweight (0.3-ounce), minimalist headset that despite its small size also offers decent battery life—over 6 hours, more than 2 hours longer than the Aliph Jawbone Prime. What's more, it sounds great and has plenty of gain in the earpiece. Callers will have no problem understanding you, although they can easily tell you're on a headset with this one.