Name: BackBeat 505
Brand: Plantronics
SKU: 70789
Rating: 4.2 (39 reviews)

3.8

based on all reviews

definitely a note-worthy upgrade
the smartphone is also very easy and straightforward
Battery life is excellent

not convenient to wear for long hours as your ears will start to get warm and feel quite a bit of discomfort
The bass is weak
and the treble often gets drowned by the lows

Sound output: Stereo
Style: On-Ear
Connectivity technology: Wired & Wireless

Plantronics BackBeat 505 - Pros & Cons

definitely a note-worthy upgrade
the smartphone is also very easy and straightforward
Battery life is excellent
Nice sound quality and side buttons for control
Fit comfortably on ear
good padding
They are comfortable and fit nicely
sound quality was all right
great sound and connected to all my devices perfectly
affordable and very good value for
Exceptional Design and Audio
ample battery life and easy controls are
durable
the controls are practical as well
BackBeat FIT 500 can musically support more than a half-month of workouts
The rubberized controls are easy to understand and navigate
the fit is quite secure on the head and should stay in place during most exercise routines
Plantronics BackBeat 500 FIT is a great value
impressive sound
sweat protection and an affordable price point
it makes the headphones reliably secure for most activities
moisture-resistant design manages to feel both comfortable and secure at the same time
Powerful bass response matched with bright highs
fit and sound quality
affordable
stylish on-ear model
Plantronics is a very good value nevertheless
it fits my comparably small head fine
good battery life at 18 hours
works decently as a headset
produce crisp and clear audio with good levels
It is very comfortable to use and fashionable to boot
Great fit
even better sound and amazing battery life
a good battery life and plenty of features
BackBeat 5050 is really good for casual use
Plantronics BackBeat 505 is a decent package
renewable and portable energy
better sound performance and enhancement
the BackBeat stays comfortably on the ears
design is well suited for when the user is on the move
ability to be able to be paired with 2 different Bluetooth devices simultaneously

not convenient to wear for long hours as your ears will start to get warm and feel quite a bit of discomfort
The bass is weak
and the treble often gets drowned by the lows
The battery life is claimed to be up to 18 hours on a single charge
the max volume is a little limiting
Plantronics BackBeat 505 wireless headphones
make it feel super cheap or easily broken
Sony TV Wi-Fi No Internet Access Issue
the bass is really weak and the treble often gets drowned by the lows
headband plastic construction does not seem as sturdy as I wanted
Songs with a lot of bass sounded hollow and weak
not tiny earbuds that got lost or tangled
No inline remote on the included cable
highs don t suffer much in the Punch Brothers Sometimes
the discomfort is hard to push past the 45-minute mark
Willett s voice is lost to the roar of the guitar
but does a poor job alleviating pressure from the ears
audio-visual lag that makes watching videos aggravating
of any pair of wireless headphones after a few sweaty uses
Long commutes can become uncomfortable with the consistent pressure definitely becoming uncomfortable over time
service does not include all providers or all products available in the market
Wallet Pty Ltd is not a bank and does not offer banking services
entry-level on-ear wireless headphones
No CONNECTS TO PC (3
spending too much on the price tag
short micro USB charging cord and a drawstring carrying pouch
The cable lacks an inline remote control or mic
gym bag can get a little bit dirty
it only works if your headphones are turned on
Tech and Healthcare
Bose and Beats are not in this category
nano-coating to protect from sweat
rain and spills
Very occasionally and only for a specific exercise
have a single time when they inadvertently fell off during a set
it is largely dependent on the device the headphones are connected to
prolong use of the headphones causes some discomfort to the user
Vocals does feel slightly muddy with the bass sometimes overpowering
pretty faces and handsome presenters

Plantronics BackBeat 505 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Driver size	40 mm Best: Hauppauge XFones Driver size: 400 mm
Weight	155 g Best: Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002 Weight: 0.11 g

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Plantronics BackBeat 505 - Full Specifications

Sound output	Stereo
Style	On-Ear
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)	yes

Weight	5.47 oz

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
Detachable cable	yes

Battery operated	yes

Colour of product	Grey,White
Attachment type	Headband

Driver size	1.57 in

Noise-canceling	yes
Buttons	Answer button Next song Play/Pause Previous song Volume

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Plantronics BackBeat 505 Plantronics - Editorial Reviews (12)

3.3

Based on 12 reviews

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Published: 18.12.2017

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Published: 03.01.2018

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3.0

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Published: 08.03.2018

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Published: 19.07.2017

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