Detailed comparison and review of Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 and Apple AirPods Max. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 | Apple AirPods Max |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Height | - | 18.73 cm | |
Width | - | 16.86 cm | |
Depth | - | 8.34 cm | |
Weight | 155 g | 384.8 g | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 are lighter than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 headphones. |
Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Headphones: 16.86 cm x 8.34 cm x 18.73 cm / 384.8 g Case: 134.5 g |
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Colour | White | Grey | Green | Space grey | Silver | Sky blue | Pink | |
Body Material | - | Stainless steel, anodised aluminium | |
Earpad Material | Memory foam | Memory foam, mesh textile | |
Headband Material | - | Knit mesh | |
Recommended Use | - | Portable electronics, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 | Apple AirPods Max |
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Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Apple AirPods Max have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500. |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Apple AirPods Max are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | Adaptive EQ | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | - | |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium magnet | |
Features | - | Apple H1 chip |
MICROPHONE | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 | Apple AirPods Max |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphones Included | - | 9 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 | Apple AirPods Max |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, answer call, ANC/transparency |
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CABLE | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 | Apple AirPods Max |
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Cable Type | - | USB-C to Lightning cable - detachable |
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FEATURES | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 | Apple AirPods Max |
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Features | - | On-ear detection | |
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Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri | |
Sensors | - | Accelerometer, gyro sensor, position sensor, optical sensor, case-detect sensor | |
Additional Functions | - | Wireless audio sharing, transparency mode, spatial audio with dynamic head tracking |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 | Apple AirPods Max |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 18 hour(s) | 20 hour(s) | Apple AirPods Max lasts longer on a single charge than the Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 20 hours Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 20 hours Continuous talk: up to 20 hours |
WIRELESS LINK | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 | Apple AirPods Max |
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Transmission Range | 10 m | - |
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CONNECTIONS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 | Apple AirPods Max |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | - |
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OTHERS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 | Apple AirPods Max |
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Included Accessories | - | Charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | |
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Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |