In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud). Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud) |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Product Generation | 3rd generation | - | |
Height | 3.079 cm | - | |
Width | 1.826 cm | - | |
Depth | 1.921 cm | - | |
Weight | 4.28 g | 5.8 g | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) are lighter than Apple AirPods (3rd generation) headphones. |
Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g | Charging case with earphones: 38.6 g | |
Colour | - | Black | |
Protection | IPX4 | Sweat-resistant, water-resistant | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud) |
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Headphones Form Factor | Ear-bud | In-ear | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version. |
Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud) are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | WindSmart technology | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | Adaptive EQ | - | |
Frequency Response | - | 20 - 20000 Hz | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <3% | |
Sensitivity | - | 94 dB | |
Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | - | 5.8 mm | |
Features | Apple H1 chip | - |
MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud) |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Operation Mode | Beamforming | - | |
Microphones Included | 2 | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud) |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, skip track, voice assistant |
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CABLE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud) |
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Cable Type | USB-C to Lightning cable | Micro-USB charge cable - detachable |
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FEATURES | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud) |
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Features | - | Voice alerts | |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - | |
Sensors | Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors | - | |
Additional Functions | - | DSP |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud) |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 60 mAh | |
Battery Life | 6 hour(s) | 6.5 hour(s) | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud) lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods (3rd generation). |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 6 hours Continuous talk: up to 4 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 20 hours Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours |
Continuous playback: up to 6.5 hours Continuous talk: up to 4 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 19 hours |
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Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
Charging Time | - | 2 hour(s) | |
Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
OTHERS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud) |
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Included Accessories | Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | 2 pairs of ear tips (small, large), charging case (440 mAh) | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
Compliant Standards | - | IP54 | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |