Plantronics BackBeat Sense

111 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
sound (41)
portability (33)
comfort (29)
usability (13)
design (13)

Negative
mids quality (1)
noise isolation (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 111 reviews of Plantronics BackBeat Sense. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the design and price. The comfort and portability also get good views. Many are less positive about the mids quality and noise isolation, and views are divided on the bass quality.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Plantronics BackBeat Sense is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Plantronics BackBeat Sense

alaTest has collected and analyzed 32 user reviews of Plantronics BackBeat Sense from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the usability and comfort. The price and portability also get good feedback, whereas there are some mixed opinions about the reliability.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Michael Sawh (trustedreviews.com)

Plantronics BackBeat Sense

The BackBeat Sense are a pair of wireless on-ear headphones from Bluetooth audio specialist Plantronics. Like so many audio manufacturers in recent years, Plantronics clearly wants a piece of the lucrative headphone market and has already proved with...

Light, comfortable design ; Strong battery life ; Bright, detailed sound quality

Proximity sensor can activate when around neck ; Some optimising issues when listening from PC/Mac

The Plantronics BackBeat Sense are feature-packed Bluetooth headphones that deliver superb sound at a competitive price.

Oct, 2015

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Expert review by : Marc Chacksfield (techradar.com)

Plantronics BackBeat Sense review

BackBeat, the word is on the street that Sense headphones are worth a shout

Light and extremely comfortable ; Great design with minimal fuss ; Easy to use ; Decent battery

Sound isn't all-encompassing ; Lack of pure noise cancelling ; Definite headphone 'noise' when walking

The Plantronics BackBeat Sense is a great-looking, lightweight over-ear offering that boasts brilliant Bluetooth connectivity - we just wish the sound was a touch more impressive. Plantronics isn't a big name in headphones but it should be. The...

Oct, 2015

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.co.uk)

Plantronics BackBeat Sense SE review: It's OK to splash water on this top-notch Bluetooth headphone

This special-edition Plantronics BackBeat Sense adds water resistance to one of the best on-ear Bluetooth headphones currently available.

The water-resistant Plantronics BackBeat Sense SE is a lightweight, comfortable on-ear wireless headphone that delivers very good sound for Bluetooth. It senses when you have it on or off, and it works well as a headset for making calls. Battery life...

Its low-end may not be strong enough for those looking for fatter bass.

The well-designed Plantronics BackBeat Sense SE adds water resistance to one of the best on-ear wireless Bluetooth headphones in its price class.

Feb, 2016

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Expert review by : Richard Easton (expertreviews.co.uk)

Plantronics BackBeat Sense review

Plantronics' BackBeat Sense packs in plenty of handy features, with decent sound and a very reasonable price

Looking for a different pair of headphones? Have a read of our headphones buying guide for even more options.

Oct, 2015

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.co.uk)

Plantronics BackBeat Sense review: An on-ear wireless Bluetooth headphone done right

The well-designed Plantronics BackBeat Sense is one of the best on-ear Bluetooth headphones currently available.

The Plantronics BackBeat Sense is a lightweight, comfortable on-ear wireless headphone that delivers very good sound for Bluetooth and has a strong feature set, with dual microphones and a sensor that knows when you have the headphones on or off....

Low-end may not be strong enough for those looking for fatter bass.

At less than $200 USD, the well-designed Plantronics BackBeat Sense is one of the best on-ear wireless Bluetooth headphones currently available.

Jul, 2015

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Expert review by : Aaron Tan (techgoondu.com)

Hands on: Plantronics Backbeat Sense January 1st, 2016 | by Aaron Tan Audio-visual 0

The Backbeat Sense is a lightweight pair of cans that offers reasonable sound quality without breaking the bank.

Jan, 2016

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Plantronics BackBeat Sense review

Plantronics have a decades long history in headsets for comms, and the company is now branching out into consumer and leisure listening with its new Bluetooth headset, the Plantronics BackBeat Sense. Is it any good? We put one through its paces to find...

First off, the Plantronics BackBeat Sense is a very fancy dan looking headset with striking circular cups. It looks great, it's light and it's comfortable - in short it's a headset you can wear for hours without any discomfort

It's sadly not all good news though, and the fact these headphones don't feature closed cups means your fellow travellers are every bit as likely to hear your music as you are if you listen to EDM a little too loudly on the train. Still, the leakage...

The Plantronics BackBeat Sense headphones may lack the brand cachet of Beats, but we know which we'd rather be wearing (it's definitely these!) - they're absolutely great value for money.

Nov, 2015

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Plantronics BackBeat Sense review

The Plantronics BackBeat Sense are a great looking set of cans that are lightweight. The on-ear headphones come with great Bluetooth connectivity. The sound is good but should be better for the price.

Oct, 2015

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Expert review by : Elias Plastiras (goodgearguide.com.au)

Plantronics BackBeat Sense Bluetooth headphones

They aren't called Sense for nothing, you know

Comfortable ; Good sound ; Steady Bluetooth performance

Sensors sometimes unreliable

Aug, 2015

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Expert review by : Ted Kritsonis (digitaltrends.com)

Plantronics BackBeat SENSE review

The BackBeat Sense are among the best wireless on-ear headphones you can find at any price point.

Plantronics didn’t really take a risky approach with the BackBeat Sense, leaning toward neutral with both the design and audio performance. We can’t say these are ideal for any particular genre of music because they aim to treat them all the same. Bass...

Sep, 2015

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