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Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 vs Sony WH-1000XM2

Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 Headphones
Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2
Sony WH-1000XM2 Headphones
Sony WH-1000XM2
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
16
4.0 out of 5
8 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
4 stars
37 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews
47
4.5 out of 5
25 user ratings
5 stars
60 %
4 stars
36 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
0 %
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User rating
48
4.2 out of 5
48 user ratings
5 stars
41 %
4 stars
43 %
3 stars
12 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
2 %
42
4.3 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
52 %
4 stars
30 %
3 stars
11 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
2 %

Full Comparison

Technical details

Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2
Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes

Design

Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2
Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Brown
  • Grey
  • Black
  • Silver
Acoustic designClosedClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
Foldableyesyes

Dimensions

Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2
Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
Weight10.19 oz9.7 oz

Sound

Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2
Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
Impedance32.0 Ω46.0 Ω
Frequency range20 - 200004 - 40000
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Driver size1.57 in1.57 in

Connectivity

Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2
Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesno
Audio streaming via bluetooth
  • A2DP aptX
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
  • A2DP aptX HD
  • A2DP aptX
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
  • LDAC
Bluetooth version4.04.1
Bluetooth profile
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
Bluetooth codec
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • aptX HD
  • LDAC
  • SBC
Wireless connectionBluetoothBluetooth
Wireless range3010
Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm
USByesno
Type of USB connectorMicro-USBMicro-USB
Detachable cableyesyes
Multi Point connectionyesno

Features

Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2
Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
Noise-cancelingyesyes
Buttons
  • Answer button
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume
  • Answer button
  • Keyguard
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume

Power

Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2
Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
Battery operatedyesyes
Battery life24.0 h30.0 h
Standby time504.0 h40.0 h
Charging via USByesyes

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2

          Often compared with Sony WH-1000XM2