Plantronics BackBeat 500

15 reviews

Dec, 2024

Positive
price (10)
sound (4)
comfort (4)
mids quality (2)
design (2)

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reliability (1)
bass quality (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 15 reviews of Plantronics BackBeat 500. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Views about the mids quality and design are on the whole positive. The sound and comfort also get good feedback. Some have doubts about the reliability and bass quality.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Plantronics BackBeat 500 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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

Plantronics BackBeat 500 raises the bar for cheap on-ear Bluetooth headphones

Plantronics is trying to attract younger users with its $80 BackBeat 500 Series, an affordable, stylish on-ear model that performs well for the money.

The Plantronics BackBeat 500 is an attractively designed, affordable on-ear wireless Bluetooth headphone that's fairly comfortable and sounds good for the money. It has good battery life at 18 hours, works decently as a headset, and comes with a...

Not as comfortable as the step-up BackBeat Sense; finishes on darker colored models are prone to showing scratches over time.

Small drawbacks notwithstanding, the Plantronics BackBeat 500 Series raises the bar for entry-level on-ear wireless headphones.

Mar, 2017

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Plantronics BackBeat 500 raises the bar for cheap on-ear Bluetooth headphones

Plantronics is trying to attract younger users with its $80 BackBeat 500 Series, an affordable, stylish on-ear model that performs well for the money.

Not as comfortable as the step-up BackBeat Sense; finishes on darker colored models are prone to showing scratches over time.

Small drawbacks notwithstanding, the Plantronics BackBeat 500 Series raises the bar for entry-level on-ear wireless headphones.

Mar, 2017

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Expert review by : Will Greenwald (pcmag.com)

Plantronics BackBeat 500

The Plantronics BackBeat 500 offer surprisingly good audio quality for sub-$100 Bluetooth headphones.

Affordable. Crisp high-mids and highs with full low-mids. Comfortable. Includes carrying pouch and 3.5mm cable for passive listening.

Sub-bass response could be stronger.

The Plantronics BackBeat 500 headphones are impressive for $80. They don't boast the style of the BackBeat Sense or the noise cancellation of the BackBeat PRO 2, but they're less than half the price of either pair and deliver clean, full sound with a...

Mar, 2017

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com.au)

Plantronics BackBeat 500 raises the bar for cheap on-ear Bluetooth headphones

Plantronics is trying to attract younger users with its $80 BackBeat 500 Series, an affordable, stylish on-ear model that performs well for the money.

Not as comfortable as the step-up BackBeat Sense; finishes on darker colored models are prone to showing scratches over time.

Small drawbacks notwithstanding, the Plantronics BackBeat 500 Series raises the bar for entry-level on-ear wireless headphones.

Apr, 2017

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Expert review by : Pete Hernandez (techaeris.com)

Plantronics BackBeat 500 review: Affordable price, high-end sound

The Plantronics BackBeat 500 has me thinking music, not business. Read on for the full review of the Plantronics BackBeat 500.

Great sound ; Great reception and call quality ; Amazing battery life ; Price is great

Styling is not for everyone ; Can get uncomfortable

Plantronics may be best known for their communication headsets, but if the BackBeat 500 wireless headphones are any indication of the direction they are headed, then it’s time to start paying attention to their whole line of headphones. Sure the...

Apr, 2017

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Expert review by : Jason Million (gstylemag.com)

Plantronics BackBeat 500 Series Headphones Review

Plantronics has come a long way in establishing their wireless headphones portfolio geared towards those that want to enjoy their music in the best way possible with little compromise. They achieved those goals with the BackBeat Pro and then following...

For $80, the BackBeat 500 Series by Plantronics can easily find its place in the Under $100 Club. Providing superb sound and impressive battery life is good to see without having to break the bank. These can be good for yourself or even as a gift to...

Apr, 2017

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