Name: BackBeat 500
Brand: Plantronics
SKU: 68928
Rating: 3.9 (38 reviews)

3.8

based on all reviews

The 500s are superbly comfortable
They are also quite flexible thanks to the plastic
Battery life is also quite good

lack of overemphasis prevents things from getting too messy
higher-ticket cans using plastic construction
they barely covered the top half

Impedance: 32 Ω
Sensitivity: 113 dB
Frequency range: 20, 20000 Hz
Acoustic design: Closed
Sound output: Stereo
Style: On-Ear

Plantronics BackBeat 500 - Pros & Cons

The 500s are superbly comfortable
They are also quite flexible thanks to the plastic
Battery life is also quite good
clean
well-rounded audio
are responsive and easy to use
well represented highs and mids and
The plastic build is durable and
most importantly
Sound quality is impressive and the range is great
sound quality is quite impressive across the board
Folding flat is great for transport
stamina is impressive
the headband sits free of pressure points
The snares are present and quick
functionality is great
The included cable is a nice touch
are great headphones that deliver respectable audio
ear cups have ample padding that makes them quite comfortable
BackBeat Fit 500 will fit comfortably for most people
BackBeat Fit 500 are damn comfortable for extended use
sound mix is really good for this price range
Powerful bass response matched with bright highs
the fit is quite secure on the head and should stay in place during most exercise routines
moisture-resistant design manages to feel both comfortable and secure at the same time
great sound and connected to all my devices perfectly
They are comfortable and fit nicely
Nice sound quality and side buttons for control
affordable and very good value for
sound quality was all right
Battery life is excellent
Fit comfortably on ear
good padding
Plantronics is a very good value nevertheless
fit and sound quality
good battery life at 18 hours
works decently as a headset
affordable
stylish on-ear model
are also more comfortable and use a more recent version of Bluetooth
control scheme is better and easier to use
excellent breathability and very good stability
comfortable
have better controls
and a better battery life
fairly compact and come in a couple of different color schemes
more stable
BackBeat FIT 500 are a really good value for the money
battery life of the Plantronics BackBeat FIT 500 is good
durable
comfortable
lightweight and give you crisp and clear sound
highs
lows and mids and offer a crisp sound

lack of overemphasis prevents things from getting too messy
higher-ticket cans using plastic construction
they barely covered the top half
These are not a one-trick pair of headphones
The rotating socket feels fragile
mind-blowing sound quality or bass
headband plastic construction does not seem as sturdy as I wanted
Songs with a lot of bass sounded hollow and weak
The cable lacks a mic and remote
the max volume is a little limiting
not tiny earbuds that got lost or tangled
cross that ever-so-thin line of being overpowering
lack of NFC and an even longer battery life
the headphones just fail to stand out amidst its many competitors
build quality
sound performance or a lack of features
entry-level on-ear wireless headphones
the earbuds move around a bit
sound relatively thin
noticeably muffled
and lacking in detail
these headphones changes a bit depending on the color
No cherry-picked units sent by brands
poor noise isolation and poor sound quality
a lacking mid-bass and no sub-bass
there is no fast charging here
Toy trends change every year
opted not to add too much padding to the top band
short micro USB charging cord and a drawstring carrying pouch
No inline remote on the included cable
The cable lacks an inline remote control or mic

Plantronics BackBeat 500 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Driver size	40 mm Best: Hauppauge XFones Driver size: 400 mm
Impedance	32 Ω Best: Stax SR-L500 Impedance: 145000 Ω
Weight	155 g Best: Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002 Weight: 0.11 g

Plantronics - Video Reviews (8)

Plantronics BackBeat 500 Series How-to Video

Plantronics BackBeat 500 | review en español

Plantronics BackBeat 500 On Ear Sealed Bluetooth Headphones

Plantronics BackBeat 500 - Full Specifications

Sound output	Stereo
Style	On-Ear
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)	yes

Weight	5.47 oz

3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter included	yes
Audio streaming via bluetooth	AVRCP HFP HSP
Bluetooth version	4.1
Bluetooth profile	AVRCP HSP HFP
Wireless connection	Bluetooth
Wireless range	10
Type of connector	3.5mm
USB	yes
Type of USB connector	Micro-USB
Detachable cable	yes
Multi Point connection	yes

Battery operated	yes
Battery life	18.0 h
Standby time	480.0 h
Talk time	16.0 h
Charging via USB	yes

Colour of product	Black Green Grey Orange White
Acoustic design	Closed
Attachment type	Headband

Impedance	32.0 Ω
Sensitivity	113.0 dB
Frequency range	20 - 20000
Driver technology	Dynamic
Driver size	1.57 in

Buttons	Answer button Next song Play/Pause Previous song Volume

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Plantronics BackBeat 500 Plantronics - Editorial Reviews (10)

3.8

Based on 10 reviews

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PCMAG

Published: 09.01.2018

Plantronics BackBeat Fit 500 Review

4.0

If you like an on-ear fit and big bass response for your workouts, the wireless Plantronics BackBeat Fit 500 headphones get just about everything right.

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TechRadar

Published: 21.03.2017

Plantronics BackBeat 500 Series review

3.0

Perfectly adequate in every way

Plantronics BackBeat 500 Plantronics BackBeat 500 Review

SoundGuys

Published: 17.01.2018

Plantronics BackBeat 500 Review

The BackBeat 500 headphones from Plantronics aren't perfect, but they're good enough for anyone looking for Bluetooth headphones with rock solid battery life.

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Good Housekeeping

Published: 27.06.2017

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The GHI's Tried & Tested verdict of the Plantronics Backbeat 500

CNET

Published: 31.03.2017

Plantronics' BackBeat 500 is the budget Beats alternative

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.

Plantronics BackBeat 500 Plantronics BackBeat Fit 500 review: balanced sound with big bass

Mashable

Published: 31.07.2018

Plantronics BackBeat Fit 500 review: balanced sound with big bass

4.3

You won't be disappointed with these high-quality, affordable headphones.

Plantronics BackBeat 500 Plantronics Backbeat 500 Review: Amazing, Affordable Wireless Headphones

Gotta Be Mobile

Published: 23.03.2017

Plantronics Backbeat 500 Review: Amazing, Affordable Wireless Headphones

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Plantronics BackBeat 500 Plantronics BackBeat Fit Wireless Review

RTINGS.com

Published: 21.06.2018

Plantronics BackBeat Fit Wireless Review

3.8

The Plantronics BackBeat Fit Wireless are above-average sports headphones but mediocre for more casual everyday uses. They have a sturdy and flexible build quali...

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Published: 29.01.2019

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The BackBeat 500 are a stylish colourful headset offering all your needs bar ANC. ANC seems to be the talk of the day but these headphones are durable,comfortable,lightweight and give you crisp and clear sound killing most of the outside world regardless. Built well,these are robust and will last with a nice matt finish on […]