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Plantronics BackBeat Pro vs Sony WH-1000XM2

Plantronics BackBeat Pro Headphones
Plantronics BackBeat Pro
Sony WH-1000XM2 Headphones
Sony WH-1000XM2
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
33
4.0 out of 5
14 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
64 %
3 stars
7 %
2 stars
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1 stars
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47
4.5 out of 5
25 user ratings
5 stars
60 %
4 stars
36 %
3 stars
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2 stars
4 %
1 stars
0 %
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User rating
43
4.0 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
37 %
3 stars
32 %
2 stars
0 %
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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 ProPlantronics BackBeat Pro
Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes
Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium

Design

Plantronics BackBeat ProPlantronics BackBeat Pro
Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Purple
  • Black
  • Silver
Acoustic designClosedClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
Foldableyesyes

Dimensions

Plantronics BackBeat ProPlantronics BackBeat Pro
Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
Weight11.99 oz9.7 oz

Sound

Plantronics BackBeat ProPlantronics BackBeat Pro
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 ProPlantronics BackBeat Pro
Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
Cable length1.51.5
Audio streaming via bluetooth
  • A2DP aptX
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
  • A2DP aptX HD
  • A2DP aptX
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
  • LDAC
Bluetooth version4.0+EDR4.1
Bluetooth profile
  • AVRCP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
Bluetooth codec
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • aptX HD
  • LDAC
  • SBC
Wireless connectionBluetoothBluetooth
Wireless range100.5810
Type of connector
  • 3.5mm
  • USB
3.5mm
USByesno
Type of USB connectorMicro-USBMicro-USB
Detachable cableyesyes
Multi Point connectionyesno

Features

Plantronics BackBeat ProPlantronics BackBeat Pro
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
NFCyesyes

Power

Plantronics BackBeat ProPlantronics BackBeat Pro
Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
Battery operatedyesyes
Battery recharge time3.0 h4.0 h
Battery life24.0 h30.0 h
Standby time504.0 h40.0 h
Charging via USByesyes

Pros & Cons

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