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Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2

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Pros

  • Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 are versatile headphones for most use cases
  • smooth and easygoing sound
  • Battery life is also very good at 24 hours

Cons

  • Noise isolation not as good as competing models
  • Backbeats' positive sound characteristics are dragged down by unchecked bass and
  • bleeds just a little too much into the lower mids

Key specs

  • 32 Ω
  • , 93 dB
  • 20, 20000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear

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Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 - Pros & Cons

Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2

Pros

  • Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 are versatile headphones for most use cases
  • smooth and easygoing sound
  • Battery life is also very good at 24 hours
  • Backbeat Pro 2s are smooth and have an enjoyable soundfield
  • Decent price and plenty of features
  • Bluetooth signal quality is good
  • Detail is fairly good
  • Backbeat Pro 2s feel solid and more refined than their previous versions
  • a great battery life
  • decent sound
  • are fairly comfortable

Cons

  • Noise isolation not as good as competing models
  • Backbeats' positive sound characteristics are dragged down by unchecked bass and
  • bleeds just a little too much into the lower mids
  • illuminate tiny indicator lights
  • lacks the part where it seamlessly connects to your devices
  • have deep thumping bass kicks or rumbling bass lines tend to sound a bit muddy
  • the bass can sometimes overshadow some of the instruments and vocals depending on the track
  • No cherry-picked units sent by brands
  • the ear cups are a bit shallow
  • leakage is quite low
  • pretty bulky and not all that stylish

Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
40 mm
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32 Ω
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289 g
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Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
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Dimensions
Weight10.19 oz
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Connectivity
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyes
Audio streaming via bluetooth
  • A2DP aptX
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
Bluetooth version4.0
Bluetooth profile
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
Bluetooth codec
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • SBC
Wireless connectionBluetooth
Wireless range30
Type of connector3.5mm
USByes
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
Detachable cableyes
Multi Point connectionyes
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Power
Battery operatedyes
Battery life24.0 h
Standby time504.0 h
Talk time24.0 h
Charging via USByes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Brown
  • Grey
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
Foldableyes
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Sound
Impedance32.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 93
Frequency range20 - 20000
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size1.57 in
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Features
Noise-cancelingyes
Buttons
  • Answer button
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume

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Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 Plantronics - Editorial Reviews (16)

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Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 review
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Published: 26.10.2018
Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 review
4.5

Your BFF if you travel a lot

Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 Home review
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whathifi
Published: 03.08.2017
Home review
3.0

Decent price and plenty of features, but unchecked bass drags the sound down

Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2 Review: Sub-$200 Bose rival
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SlashGear
Published: 18.10.2016
Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2 Review: Sub-$200 Bose rival

Plantronics cut the cord on active noise cancelling headphones two years ago, and now it's back with the BackBeat PRO 2 to cut the price,…

Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2 review: A lot of headphone for the price
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Techaeris
Published: 21.02.2017
Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2 review: A lot of headphone for the price

Perhaps you're seeking a mighty pair of headphones for a not so hefty price, the Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2 just may satisfy your itchy ears.

Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 Review: Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
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WIRED
Published: 15.11.2016
Review: Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
4.0

These wireless headphones are great, and so so quiet on the inside.

Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 Plantronics Backbeat Pro 2 Review: Active noise cancellation on a budget
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Published: 19.06.2017
Plantronics Backbeat Pro 2 Review: Active noise cancellation on a budget
3.0

But the low price tag comes at the cost of other desirable features.

Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 Poly BackBeat Pro 2
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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 13.01.2021
Poly BackBeat Pro 2

Poly BackBeat Pro 2 (Wireless Headphone): 4.3 out of 5 stars from 41 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 Wireless 2016 Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 11.05.2018
Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 Wireless 2016 Review
3.6

The Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 are good mixed usage wireless headphones and a much-improved design over the original BackBeat Pro. They're sturdy, comfortable he...

Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 Plantronics Backbeat Pro 2 Review
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SoundGuys
Published: 15.11.2016
Plantronics Backbeat Pro 2 Review

The Plantronics Backbeat Pro 2 improves upon some of the things we didn't like about the previous versions, but it's still not the best out there.

Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 The value alternative to Bose's QuietComfort 35
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CNET
Published: 29.10.2016
The value alternative to Bose's QuietComfort 35

Don't want to pay big bucks for a 'premium' wireless noise-canceling headphone? The Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 may be your best bet.

Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 SE Review
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Tom's Guide
Published: 23.11.2018
Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 SE Review
4.0

The Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 SE headphones offer great sound, excellent smart controls and over 24 hours of battery life.

Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 19.10.2016
Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2 Review
4.5

The Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2 headphones combine solid noise cancellation with Bluetooth connectivity, excellent sound, and a comfortable fit, all at a very reasonable price.

Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2 Review
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Craving Tech -Technology and Reviews
Published: 09.12.2016
Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2 Review

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn More Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2 Review – There are not many headphones with active noise cancelling out there in the market and many were torn between getting the original Plantronics BackBeat PRO and the Bose QuietComfort 25 (QC25). Now that the newer Bose QuietComfort 35 (QC35) was out for some time, Plantronics couldn’t stand […]

Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2 Review | Finder
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finder.com.au
Published: 07.12.2016
Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2 Review | Finder

With the Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2, Plantronics has taken the generally great design of the original PRO headphones, shaved off some significant bulk and ended up with a genuinely great set of headphones.

Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2 Wireless Headphones Review
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nerdtechy.com
Published: 31.10.2016
Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2 Wireless Headphones Review

Plantronics is one of the most esteemed and prolific electronic companies, with over 50 of experience in the business. If you haven’t heard of them, you’re about to hear a lot more. Plantronics has been a noteworthy brand from the get-go, providing none other than Neil Armstrong with headsets during the iconic moon landing. Since then, they’ve been making impressive strides in a wide range of products, particularly with their audio equipment. Enter the Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 Special Edition. If they’re anything like the original BackBeat Pros, they’re bound to be good. As far as mid-range, wireless, noise cancelling

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