Name: BackBeat Fit 500
Brand: Plantronics
SKU: 142876
Rating: 4.2 (39 reviews)

4.1

based on all reviews

Plantronics is a very good value nevertheless
ear cups have ample padding that makes them quite comfortable
sound mix is really good for this price range

cross that ever-so-thin line of being overpowering
Toy trends change every year
opted not to add too much padding to the top band

Impedance: 32 Ω
Frequency range: 50, 20000 Hz
Acoustic design: Half opened
Sound output: Stereo
Style: On-Ear
Connectivity technology: Wireless

Plantronics BackBeat Fit 500 - Pros & Cons

Plantronics is a very good value nevertheless
ear cups have ample padding that makes them quite comfortable
sound mix is really good for this price range
BackBeat Fit 500 are damn comfortable for extended use
moisture-resistant design manages to feel both comfortable and secure at the same time
Powerful bass response matched with bright highs
the fit is quite secure on the head and should stay in place during most exercise routines
BackBeat Fit 500 will fit comfortably for most people
are great headphones that deliver respectable audio
fit and sound quality
good battery life at 18 hours
works decently as a headset
affordable
stylish on-ear model
perfectly balanced and rich and sound
Foam is a great material to use for sound isolation
Foam is also great because it is form fitting
dependable audio quality
comfort
and wireless convenience
more stable
Plantronics BackBeat 500 FIT is a great value
The rubberized controls are easy to understand and navigate
durable
the controls are practical as well
ample battery life and easy controls are
BackBeat FIT 500 can musically support more than a half-month of workouts
excellent breathability and very good stability
comfortable
have better controls
and a better battery life
are also more comfortable and use a more recent version of Bluetooth
control scheme is better and easier to use
fairly compact and come in a couple of different color schemes
BackBeat FIT 500 are a really good value for the money
lighter and lets more external sound through
battery life of the Plantronics BackBeat FIT 500 is good

cross that ever-so-thin line of being overpowering
Toy trends change every year
opted not to add too much padding to the top band
these headphones changes a bit depending on the color
there is no fast charging here
entry-level on-ear wireless headphones
short micro USB charging cord and a drawstring carrying pouch
The cable lacks an inline remote control or mic
No inline remote on the included cable
lack of NFC and an even longer battery life
awkward spots
hunger
lack of opportunity (in work and education)
build quality
sound performance or a lack of features
the headphones just fail to stand out amidst its many competitors
the discomfort is hard to push past the 45-minute mark
poor noise isolation and poor sound quality
a lacking mid-bass and no sub-bass
the earbuds move around a bit
sound relatively thin
noticeably muffled
and lacking in detail
audio-visual lag that makes watching videos aggravating
No cherry-picked units sent by brands
highs don t suffer much in the Punch Brothers Sometimes
Willett s voice is lost to the roar of the guitar
but does a poor job alleviating pressure from the ears

Plantronics BackBeat Fit 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 (6)

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Plantronics BackBeat Fit 500 - Full Specifications

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

Weight	5.47 oz

Bluetooth version	4.1
Bluetooth profile	AVRCP HSP HFP A2DP
Wireless connection	Bluetooth
Wireless range	10
Type of connector	3.5mm
USB	no

Battery operated	yes
Battery recharge time	1.5 h
Battery life	18.0 h
Standby time	480.0 h
Charging via USB	yes

Colour of product	Black,Teal
Acoustic design	Half opened
Attachment type	Headband

Impedance	32.0 Ω
Frequency range	50 - 20000
Driver size	1.57 in
Total harmonic distortion (THD)	3.0 %

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

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Plantronics BackBeat Fit 500 Plantronics - Editorial Reviews (8)

3.9

Based on 8 reviews

Plantronics BackBeat Fit 500 Plantronics BackBeat Fit 500 review; Affordable price and great sound

Mashable

Published: 31.07.2018

Plantronics BackBeat Fit 500 review; Affordable price and great sound

4.3

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

Plantronics BackBeat Fit 500 Plantronics BackBeat FIT 500 review

SoundGuys

Published: 30.11.2021

Plantronics BackBeat FIT 500 review

With a nano coating to repel sweat, the Plantronics BackBeat 500 FIT have a lot to offer budget-minded gym rats. However, they aren't perfect for everyone.

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.

Plantronics BackBeat Fit 500 Plantronics' BackBeat 500 is the budget Beats alternative

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 Fit 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...