Testseek.com have collected 44 expert reviews of the Plantronics BackBeat 500 and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Plantronics BackBeat 500.
April 2017
(80%)
44 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Lightweight, Plenty of extra features, Decent sound quality for the price
Outdated design, Inconsistent sound
Lightweight and feature-packed, the BackBeat 500s are a respectable budget offering – but the odd design and lack of decent mid/treble performance stops them being the best in this category...
For the price of $79 (£100, AU$120), the Plantronics BackBeat 500 Series offer great sound and just the right amount of features in a stylish package. However, the headphones just fail to stand out amidst its many competitors.That's not to say we don't li...
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Published: 2017-03-31, Author: David , review by: CNET.co.uk
The Plantronics BackBeat 500 is an attractively designed, affordable on-ear wireless Bluetooth headphone that's fairly comfortable and sounds good for the money. It has good battery life at 18 hours, works decently as a headset, and comes with a carrying
Not as comfortable as the step-up BackBeat Sense; finishes on darker colored models are prone to showing scratches over time
Small drawbacks notwithstanding, the Plantronics BackBeat 500 Series raises the bar for entry-level on-ear wireless headphones...
Poor noise isolation, Slide off when head tilted back, Cheap materials
Good budget headphones are hard to come by but the Plantronics BackBeat 500 FIT are a great value. The P2i water-repellent coating can handle a literal downpour, and their small footprint makes it easy to forget that you're wearing them...
Compact, Bluetooth MultiConnect, Enjoyable bass and treble, Easy to transport
Comfort, Hollow mids, Materials feel cheap
The BackBeat 500 are a great budget Bluetooth option for casual listening. But if you need headphone for enthusiast or pro-level editing, keep searching...
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...
The $79 Plantronics BackBeat 500 is a handsome and well built headphone; a nice example of what can be done by a quality manufacturer even at this low price. Comfort is quite good, but you may have to bend the aluminum adjustment arms a bit to get there (...
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Published: 2017-05-01, Author: Eric , review by: phonescoop.com
Published: 2017-04-21, Author: Pete , review by: techaeris.com
Great sound, Great reception and call quality, Amazing battery life, Price is great
Styling is not for everyone, Can get uncomfortable
Plantronics may be best known for their communication headsets, but if the BackBeat 500 wireless headphones are any indication of the direction they are headed, then it's time to start paying attention to their whole line of headphones. Sure the styling i...
The BackBeat 500 headphones are great entry-level, bluetooth on-ear headphones. For $80 you get decent sound, sturdy-enough build, connectivity, and amazing Plantronics-styled battery life. If you're willing to shell out some more bucks, you can go wi...
