Headsets Inc. Pilot USA LightSpeed Bose
8001 * BluLink Zulu * A20 *
Bluetooth Phone Connection (HFP)** Yes Yes Yes Yes
Bluetooth Streaming Audio (A2DP) Yes Yes Yes No
1/8" Audio Input for iPod, etc. Yes No Yes Yes
Wired Satellite/Cell Phone Interface Yes No Yes No
1/8" Audio Output (camera, MP3 recorder, etc.) Yes No No No
Caller ID Yes No No No
Color Screen with Numeric Keypad Yes No No No
Backlit Controls for Night Use Yes No No No
Rechargeable Battery Yes No No No
Voice Dial Yes Yes Yes Yes
Phonebook support Yes No No No
Call Lists Yes No No No
Premium Audio Circuitry Yes No Yes Yes
E6B Flight Computer Yes No No No
Stopwatches and Timers Yes No No No
Smart Power ON / OFF On / Off No OFF only OFF only
Remote Power ANR Headsets Yes No n.a. n.a.
Usable Unplugged from Intercom/Panel*** Yes No No Yes
Configurable Squelch Level Yes No No No
Battery Level Indicator Yes No Yes Yes
Upgradable Software Yes No No No  
FCC Approved Yes No Yes Yes
CE Approved Yes No Yes Yes
Bluetooth Qualified Yes No Yes Yes
Price (MSRP, U.S.) $600 $249/$274/$299 $850 $1,095
iPod interface +$59.99
1/8" interface +$75
* These are complete headsets
** Basic phone features (does not include caller id, phonebook, etc.)
*** Example: If your radio/intercom loses power or malfunctions you can still make a Bluetooth call through your headset.
**** Will be available to all existing customers through free software update