This is my 2nd Blue Parrot i still have the first one and its still going strong this one is better it has longer talk time 10 hrs. This is really a noise canceling headset. the microphone is right by your mouth not by your ear where it can p/u other noises. Those of you who ever owned a noise canceling mic for you cb know you have to have the mic close to your mouth for others to hear you while it won,t p/u other noises. This company also stands by there products should you have any problems.comparing this to like a jawbone there is no comparison i have friends who have them both and you can hear the difference. Many other friends all share this opinion even those who don,t own one can hear the difference. The volume for what i hear is loud and crisp that i have to actually turn the volume to medium .The only other headset that can compare somewhat is the one by motor trend.