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Plantronics BackBeat 500 vs Plantronics BackBeat 505

    Plantronics BackBeat 500 Headphones
    Plantronics BackBeat 500
      Plantronics BackBeat 505 Headphones
      Plantronics BackBeat 505
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      10
      3.8 out of 5
      4 user ratings
      5 stars
      		0 %
      4 stars
      		75 %
      3 stars
      		25 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      Read editorial reviews
      12
      3.3 out of 5
      4 user ratings
      5 stars
      		0 %
      4 stars
      		50 %
      3 stars
      		25 %
      2 stars
      		25 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
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      User rating
      38
      3.9 out of 5
      38 user ratings
      5 stars
      		28 %
      4 stars
      		36 %
      3 stars
      		31 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      39
      4.2 out of 5
      39 user ratings
      5 stars
      		41 %
      4 stars
      		43 %
      3 stars
      		12 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Technical details

      Plantronics BackBeat 500Plantronics BackBeat 500
      Plantronics BackBeat 505Plantronics BackBeat 505
      Sound outputStereoStereo
      StyleOn-EarOn-Ear
      Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes

      Design

      Plantronics BackBeat 500Plantronics BackBeat 500
      Plantronics BackBeat 505Plantronics BackBeat 505
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Green
      • Grey
      • Orange
      • White
      		Grey,White
      Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband

      Dimensions

      Plantronics BackBeat 500Plantronics BackBeat 500
      Plantronics BackBeat 505Plantronics BackBeat 505
      Weight5.47 oz5.47 oz

      Sound

      Plantronics BackBeat 500Plantronics BackBeat 500
      Plantronics BackBeat 505Plantronics BackBeat 505
      Driver size1.57 in1.57 in

      Connectivity

      Plantronics BackBeat 500Plantronics BackBeat 500
      Plantronics BackBeat 505Plantronics BackBeat 505
      Audio streaming via bluetooth
      • AVRCP
      • HFP
      • HSP
      • AVRCP
      • HFP
      • HSP
      Bluetooth version4.14.1
      Bluetooth profile
      • AVRCP
      • HSP
      • HFP
      • AVRCP
      • HSP
      • HFP
      Wireless connectionBluetoothBluetooth
      Wireless range1010
      Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm
      USByesyes
      Detachable cableyesyes

      Features

      Plantronics BackBeat 500Plantronics BackBeat 500
      Plantronics BackBeat 505Plantronics BackBeat 505
      Buttons
      • Answer button
      • Next song
      • Play/Pause
      • Previous song
      • Volume
      • Answer button
      • Next song
      • Play/Pause
      • Previous song
      • Volume

      Power

      Plantronics BackBeat 500Plantronics BackBeat 500
      Plantronics BackBeat 505Plantronics BackBeat 505
      Battery operatedyesyes

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

              Plantronics BackBeat 500 vs Plantronics BackBeat 505 - User Opinions

              • jalisa
                over 1 year ago
                The only difference between these two models is that the latter is an exclusive version from BestBuy.Dec 1, 2018
              • rob
                over 1 year ago
                The only difference between these two models is that the latter is an exclusive version from BestBuy. Therefore both units have the exact same features.Dec 1, 2018
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