I think the hands-free things you stick in your ear or wear on your head are a complete pain. This device is similar to the integrated and hard install hands-free car kits without the expense and wiring. Just clip it on the visor and DONE! Even on the freeway I can hear well enough and be heard. It's one button to answer calls and you don't have to be a tech-brain to figure it out. The only down-side is remembering to keep it charged, but with the included car-charger you're covered. I also find the blinking bright blue "on" indicator light to be distracting when driving after dark, but have solved the issue to my satisfaction by attaching the device to the top of my visor and flipping the visor down when I need to use the hands-free. All in all, the perfect and cost-effective solution for a person like me who only infrequently talks on the phone while driving.