Plenty of motorists still flout the new mobile law, despite the heavier penalties which could now see them banned from driving for holding a phone behind the wheel. But it’s easy to protect your wallet and licence with a portable Bluetooth hands-free kit. Choosing the right one is a balance between comfort, light weight and performance; heavier units generally work better and have a longer battery life. We hit the road with 12...

The test
Headset comfort is key, as is weight, ease of fit and how firmly units are held to the head. In addition, we wanted a choice of chargers, with mains and in-car ones topping the list and PC USB useful.