The original Jawbone was the Geek Gold Standard in Bluetooth headsets, with first class and unmistakable industrial design by Yves Behar. It wasn’t small though, and some folks found it hard to position properly.

The new version solves its predecessor’s issues, and even improves on its strengths. This Jawbone is 50% smaller than the one it replaces, and manages to keep the same design cues while looking even cooler than the original. It’s also got a new earhook arrangement that’s said to be more accommodating to different size ears. And while the original touted its “Noise Shield” military-grade noise-cancellation technology, the new version boasts “Noise Assassin” technology that’s said to be even more effective.