Speedlink ACCORDO, Kopfhörer, Kopfband, Calls/Music, Schwarz, Binaural, 1,7 m

These are not flashy - at the price I would hardly expect them to be - but they do the job. And I love them! I usually hate wearing headsets and avoid doing so whenever possible, as the pressure around my ears generally gives me a headache. However these are so light that they cause no problem. The sound quality is perfectly adequate for Skype, gaming etc (although hardly for HQ music listening). The microphone can be positioned unobtrusively. The only control is an On/Off switch on the cable. But what more is needed? It is the simplicity that makes it so light, and the lightness that makes it so useful. Yes, the lightness means that it is not robust enough to withstand harsh usage, but neither is it particularly flimsy or of shoddy construction. In normal use, I expect it to last adequately. The only caveat is that they are a little old-fashioned. The connection is a double jack, rather than the single expected by modern laptops.

Good cheap and cheerful headset for family Skype chats but not comfortable for long periods of use and although great value for money, you get what you pay for so I wouldn't recommend these for a great listening experience where music is concerned.

These seem like they will break when someone accidentally sits on them. I wonder if "lightweight" is a way of saying "cheap and nasty"? I hate the sensation of the foamy ear covers. These have a separate microphone (pink) and earphone (green) jack. My MacBook Pro only has one socket — a 3.5 mm jack — like my iPhone and iPad. Perhaps this is good for older devices that have separate ports. (I tested this with my iPhone, using Skype; the boom mic from the headphones don't send anything; the phone uses its built in microphone). [I'm not docking marks for this — it's just an observation.] The audio fidelity is a little poor, but I suppose fine for the price, and for conducting phone conversations — not listening to music. The lead is certainly long enough. (Actually, it feels excessively long.) Perhaps I am biased? Just because I don't like them doesn't necessarily mean that you won't.

This is a basic set of headphones with a mic - the sound quality is not going to blow anyone away, and neither is the design. Its got foamy covers for both headphones & mic (the feel of which, incidentally makes my skin crawl, but that may just be me...), and a basic, reasonably comfortable plastic headband. If you want a cheap set for the odd skype meeting etc, then these are fine. If you're looking for high quality voice calling on a day in, day out basis, I'd maybe recommend spending a bit more on these.

This is, for the price, a very good little stereo headset. It is simple and not hugely robust but, if you treat it with respect and a little care, it will do a great job for you when you are Skyping, on Facetime or gaming. I love that the cord has a decent length lead (2m), the mic is adjustable - and the earphones are comfy. They are an excellent price for something the whole family will use - especially the kids - as it is usually a pretty expensive thing to replace when the inevitable happens, as it will do eventually. At least, with these, they are a very good price.