Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 vs. Apple AirPods Max

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 vs. Apple AirPods Max Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Apple AirPods Max
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
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
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
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
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
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 9
REMOTE CONTROL Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Apple AirPods Max
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, answer call, ANC/transparency
CABLE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Apple AirPods Max
Cable Type - USB-C to Lightning cable - detachable
FEATURES Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Apple AirPods Max
Features - On-ear detection
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
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
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
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Apple AirPods Max
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Apple AirPods Max
Included Accessories - Charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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