Microsoft LifeChat LX-3000 Headset

Earbuds are worn in the opening of the ear, while over the head have a headband seen in most standard headphones . Over the ear are worn around the ear lobe and sit lightly on or over the ear. Behind the head fit around the back of the head or neck. Versatile headphones are usually made to have only one ear that hears the headphone's sound, leaving the other ear free to hear freely.

Select a compatibility option based on what you intend to use the headset for.

Consumer translates to a headset that is geared towards home or personal use, where as a Professional headset would be more for an office environment.

Connectivity\r\nWireless and cordless headsets operate without a cord. Wireless sets will have a transmitter (base) which sends a signal to the headset which in turn will have a built-in receiver and amplifier. "Wireless" sometimes refers to infrared-based systems and "cordless" to radio frequency (RF) transmission systems. Infrared systems have a relatively short range of 10M or so from the base unit and must be in "line of sight" of the base for clear reception. RF (Radio Frequency) systems can transmit up 100M from the base unit - even through walls.