Bluetooth Stereo-Headphones and Headsets: Same or Different?

[Balgovind]

Is Bluetooth Stereo Headphones and Bluetooth-Stereo Headsets one and the same thing ? OR Is there a difference ?

[Simond]

There isn’t really any difference. It is simply a matter of which name the manufacturing company chooses.

[Regina]

The factors that sets them apart if a manufacturer does distinguish between the two are :

1. The main distinction between Bluetooth stereo headphones and Bluetooth stereo headsets is with the earpiece speaker.

• Headphones are generally circumaural, meaning the speaker covers the entire ear.
• Headsets are usually supraural, meaning the speaker sits on the outside of the ear.

2. Another major difference between Bluetooth stereo headphones and Bluetooth stereo headsets is the speaker configuration.

• Headphones are binaural - use two speakers, which cover both ears.
• Headsets are usually monaural - use only one speaker, covering only one ear.

[Bon-Z]

The applications of Bluetooth stereo headphones and Bluetooth stereo headsets are probably the biggest difference between the two.

Sometimes the two perform the exact same functions, however many times one offers something the other does not.

While Bluetooth stereo headphones allow you to listen to stereo music, they may or may not support hands free communication with your cell phone (Most new Bluetooth stereo headphones do support hands free communication).

On the other hand Bluetooth stereo headsets allow users the ability to listen to music and provide hands free communication. Bluetooth stereo headsets seamlessly switch between your Bluetooth cell phone and your favorite music so you'll never miss a call. When a phone call comes in, the headset with notify you (usually with a beep). Once your conversation has ended and the phone disconnects, the music will automatically resume playing.