Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) vs. Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud)

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In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd 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.

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Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) vs. Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud)
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 2nd generation -
Height 4.05 cm -
Width 1.65 cm -
Depth 1.8 cm -
Weight 4 g 5.8 g Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) are lighter than Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 4.43 cm x 2.13 cm x 5.35 cm / 40 g Charging case with earphones: 38.6 g
Colour - Black
Protection - Sweat-resistant, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud)
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
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
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 with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud)
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud)
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, skip track, voice assistant
CABLE Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud)
Cable Type - Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud)
Features - Voice alerts
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
Sensors Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer -
Additional Functions - DSP
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud)
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 60 mAh
Battery Life 5 hour(s) 6.5 hour(s) Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud) lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation).
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 3 hours
Continuous playback: up to 6.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 19 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud)
Included Accessories Lightning cable, wireless charging case 2 pairs of ear tips (small, large), charging case (440 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Compliant Standards - IP54
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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