Parrot’s MINIKIT Slim is competent but not outstanding. Voice recognition and text-to-speech are excellent inclusions but build quality and controls aren’t the best.

The WEP300 is basic in terms of features and kind to your wallet. This is a solid and largely unremarkable Bluetooth headset that does what it’s supposed to with minimal fuss.

The BT2050 is small and light, and therefore its reasonably discreet when worn. It doesn’t deliver great audio, but at this price, there is little to complain about.

The PMK5800 is a reasonable but far from outstanding choice if you need a hands-free speakerphone in the car. The inclusion of FM transmission is a positive feature because it allows you to use your car stereo for audio; however, the technology itself is unreliable.

The Bluetrek Metal is a stunning piece of industrial design that is unfortunately let down by poor incoming audio. It scores points for its fantastic design, but needs to improve in quality to compete with the rest of the market.

This strange-looking device is actually a very useful speaker. Don’t let the design fool you, as Sony Ericsson’s MBS-100 is a commendable mobile phone accessory.

For anyone with an iPhone, the Vibe DUO headphones are certainly a viable option. Given their price, the sound produced should impress most people.

The MOTOROKR EQ3 is the perfect example of a basic portable speaker solution for personal audio devices. At this price, there is little to complain about.

As long as you don’t expect quality sound, the MOTOROKR EQ5 provides a reasonable solution, especially for travellers. This compact speaker system is versatile and it is handy as a speakerphone.

The MOTOROKR EQ7 is a versatile device that performs well for both music and mobile phone calls. This well-designed speaker system produces reasonable sound considering its size.

These headphones are an ideal replacement for the standard Apple headphones that come with the iPhone.