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Plantronics BackBeat Go 3

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Pros

  • phone functionality is exceptional
  • and call clarity was great
  • Controls are well designed with voice commands

Cons

  • the sound quality is terrible
  • lack of power is just freakin annoying
  • a slight harshness in the upper mid-range

Key specs

  • 32 Ω
  • , 102 dB
  • 20, 20000 Hz
  • Closed
  • In-Ear

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Plantronics BackBeat Go 3 - Pros & Cons

Plantronics BackBeat Go 3

Pros

  • phone functionality is exceptional
  • and call clarity was great
  • Controls are well designed with voice commands
  • The controls are functional and easy to use
  • BackBeat Go 3 are fairly compact and comfortable to wear
  • wireless convenience
  • impressive audio quality and a comfortable fit
  • BackBeat GO 3 is predictably easy
  • and sweatproof design
  • secure fit
  • and decent battery life

Cons

  • the sound quality is terrible
  • lack of power is just freakin annoying
  • a slight harshness in the upper mid-range
  • wooden veneer layered with a glossy sheen
  • only a single connection maintained
  • Plantronics was targeting sports users
  • tightens the cord behind your neck had snapped
  • only one connection can be maintained at any one time
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  • Nunes lower register is occasionally lost to the commotion
  • monstrous dongle-headphone jack device

Plantronics BackBeat Go 3 - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
6 mm
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Driver size: 400 mm
IconImpedance
32 Ω
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Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
13 g
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Plantronics BackBeat Go 3 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
StyleIn-Ear
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
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Dimensions
Weight0.46 oz
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Connectivity
Inputs supportedBluetooth
Audio streaming via bluetooth
  • A2DP aptX
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
Bluetooth version2.1
Bluetooth profile
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
Bluetooth codec
  • aptX
  • SBC
Wireless connectionBluetooth
Wireless range10
USByes
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
Multi Point connectionno
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Power
Battery operatedyes
Battery life4.5 h
Standby time336.0 h
Talk time6.5 h
Charging via USByes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Beige
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Grey
  • Orange
  • White
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeEar canal
Body material
  • Plastic
  • Rubber
  • Silicone
CategoryAudiophile
Foldableyes
Water resistantyes
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Sound
Impedance32.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 102
Frequency range20 - 20000
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size0.24 in
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Features
Playback controlsyes
Buttons
  • Answer button
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume

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Plantronics BackBeat Go 3 Plantronics - Editorial Reviews (10)

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Plantronics BackBeat Go 3 Basslessness: Plantronics’ BackBeat Go 3 reviewed
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Pickr
Published: 29.11.2016
Basslessness: Plantronics’ BackBeat Go 3 reviewed
3.5

At $199, Plantronics' BackBeat Go 3 could be a good deal, coming with a case that charges them. Are they that, or could you do better?

Plantronics BackBeat Go 3 Plantronics BackBeat GO 3 review: Lose the wires but not the cash
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AndroidGuys
Published: 29.04.2016
Plantronics BackBeat GO 3 review: Lose the wires but not the cash
4.2

Wireless earphones are a dime a dozen, but that doesn't mean that it's easy to choose one. On the contrary, making sure that you nab a hit instead of a miss can take some know-how. We're hoping that we can help on that front with our headphone coverage. I was glad to accept one such promising headset from a company who knows wireless communication - Plantronics. That name may be more recognizable with the Voyager Bluetooth earpieces, but if you weren't aware, Plantronics also makes some solid headphones. Today, we're taking a look at a brand new release, the BackBeat GO 3. Plantronics has had some time to refine the line, so let's find out if they're the perfect pair for you. Design The BackBeat GO 3 isn't a departure from the typical wireless in-ear method, especially the sport-ready ones. It's two earpieces bridged by a short cable, which is meant to route around your neck. We studied the human ear to create earbuds with a natural stable fit that also seal in bass and block out noise - Plantronics But the similarity ends when you gander at the earpiece design. The housing has the common capsule shape, but the eartips are oriented at a sharp angle. There is also a peculiar loop at the top. This is Plantronics' method for a better fit. You insert the earpieces at an angle, so that the eartip follows the orientation of your ear canal. The loop (flexible) rests against your inner ear to help support the fit. These are designed with active use in mind, and it would be a shame if they fall out. The GO 3 have a little more style than their predecessor. We're still looking at a plastic build, but you'll get different cap finishes to choose from: Cobalt Black, Copper Grey, Granite Black. Our review unit is the Cobalt Black. The colored part is a smooth glossy finish, while the black portions are a rubbery-like material. A nice thing is that the GO 3 have a sweatproof nano-coating. But be careful, because this isn't the same thing as being waterproof. Plantronics says it's resistant against light rain, humidity, and of course sweat. A drawback is that the finish catches lent like no tomorrow. I tried my best to keep them clean for this review. The cable is 2 feet in length and has this semi-flat shape. It's a rubbery material as well, and really nice feeling in hand, but it's a little on the thick-side for me. You may be wondering how to charge these little puppies. There's a notch on the right earpiece's cap which pops it off. When you plug it in, you'll see a glowing red LED to indicate that it's charging. Something neat and unique that Plantronics offers with the BackBeat GO 3 is a charging case. Although, it's not included and costs an extra $30, but I think it's pretty valuable. It has a nice, weaved construction and its own charging cable within. An indicator on the front can tell you how much charge the case and the earphones have left (tap on it to get a three-tick indication). To charge the case's battery, there's a microUSB port on the side. Usability The BackBeat GO 3 come with a standard array of silicone eartips: small, medium, and large pairs. Once you find the right eartips, the earpieces are really easy to don. The angle of the stems guides you and makes the tips go deep in the ear canal. This helps with the seal and sound isolation. I give these guys a thumbs up for fit. I wasn't as fond of the cable in use, though. It's a little stiff/thick, so if there's slack (like in my case), the cable touches your face when you turn your head. I found that if you can collapse some of the cable together behind your head, then it's fine. Only thing, Plantronics doesn't include a clip to do that. Other than this complaint, the fit was secure. The earpieces don't go anywhere with movement. The setup was super easy. Merely power the GO 3 on (by holding on the middle remote button) and it starts up in discover mode. Then just find it in the mobile device's Bluetooth settings and viola. The remote has your typical volume up/down and play/pause buttons. But you can skip/back the track by holding on the volume buttons, or toggle Google Now with the middle button. There's also a microphone, to take calls. Plantronics pegs the GO 3's battery life about 6.5 hours of playback, which is somewhat average. To compare, the Jaybird X2 (that we also reviewed) bests it with 8 hours. But, if you spring for the charge case, you have an advantage. The case has enough capacity to get the GO 3 through two full charges. Sound Plantronics says that the GO 3's acoustics are delivered by custom dynamic drivers a custom audio codec, resulting in vivid, high-res tunes. Is it as good as it sounds? That depends where you're coming from. Most users, who buy sub-$100 headphones, should be plenty satisfied. As advertised, the GO 3 does pull a good amount of detail. The whole spectrum also has a fantastic balance. All the frequencies play their part and don't shyly hide from view. It's just, when you focus on the details of the delivery, you can nitpick. For instance, there's a lack of sub-bass (that low frequency, deep bass), so you're missing some impact when those notes hit. The mid-bass does have a nice delicate punch (if that makes sense) that helps it along. I think the mid-range could use some fullness as well. But don't get me wrong, everything certainly sounds good. I was particularly impressed by the soundstage. It satisfyingly surrounds you. I'm just not feeling the music's impact or depth as much as I would like. Final Thoughts Plantronics certainly built a solid pair of Bluetooth earphones here. They're not perfect, but I would definitely put them among the top wireless earphones to recommend. A lot of that has to do with the price. The BackBeat GO 3 go for a pretty competitive price of $99 (without the charging case). For what they are, that's a good value to me - the design/build is great, the fit is impeccable, and battery life is decent. I think that Plantronics can do a bit better in the sound department, but it's acceptable at the price-point. Plantronics BackBeat GO 3 product page

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Published: 29.03.2018
Plantronics Backbeat Go 3

Plantronics Backbeat Go 3 (Wireless Headphone): 3.3 out of 5 stars from 8 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

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Sound & Vision
Published: 09.05.2016
Plantronics BackBeat GO 3 Wireless Earbud Review

Absolute power corrupts absolutely; lack of power is just freakin’ annoying. The new Plantronics BackBeat GO 3 is a wireless, sweatproof earbud that solves the lack of power problem in a unique and clever way. The carrying case has a built-in rechargeable battery that provides the power for up to two recharges, giving the Backbeat GO 3 an extra 13 hours of playback.

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RTINGS.com
Published: 05.03.2019
Plantronics BackBeat Go 810 Wireless Review
3.6

The Plantronics BackBeat Go 810 are decent wireless over-ears for most use cases. They have great audio reproduction and are suitable for a wide variety of music...

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Gotta Be Mobile
Published: 08.04.2016
Plantronics BackBeat GO 3 Review

The Plantronics BackBeat GO 3 Bluetooth headphones are a complete redesign of the popular BackBeat Go line. The upgraded headphones look better, wear better and sound better than their predecessor. With a sealed design and small tabs that complete a good fit the BackBeat Go 3 headphones work well sitting at a desk or working out. […]

Plantronics BackBeat Go 3 Plantronics BackBeat GO 3 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 21.04.2016
Plantronics BackBeat GO 3 Review
3.0

Plantronics' BackBeat GO 3 Bluetooth earphones lack the sort of bass response needed to keep up with today's in-ear wireless options.

Plantronics BackBeat Go 3 Plantronics BackBeat Go 3 wireless earbuds review - cable free quality
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Tech Guide
Published: 28.10.2016
Plantronics BackBeat Go 3 wireless earbuds review - cable free quality

Since Apple decided to not include a headphone jack on the iPhone 7, customers have paid even more attention to Bluetooth earphones so the release of Plantronics BackBeat Go 3 wireless earbuds was timed to perfection. While Bluetooth earphones and headphones are nothing new, there are even more customers in the hunt than ever before. […]

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Craving Tech -Technology and Reviews
Published: 26.10.2016
Plantronics BackBeat GO 3 Review

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn More Plantronics BackBeat GO 3 Review – Getting the right fit for earphones (wired and wireless) is a hit and miss. I’ve tried lots of wireless earbuds including Plantronics’ like Plantronics BackBeat Fit, BackBeat GO, and BackBeat GO 2 – but for some reason the new BackBeat GO 3 has the best […]

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Published: 26.03.2021
Plantronics BackBeat Go 410 review

If you’re shopping around for noise cancelling earbuds, the Plantronics BackBeat Go 410 is a fine value for you.

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