Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 vs. Jabra Elite 85h

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 and Jabra Elite 85h. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 vs. Jabra Elite 85h Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Jabra Elite 85h
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height - 22.5 cm
Width - 19.5 cm
Depth - 8.2 cm
Weight 155 g 296 g Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 are lighter than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 headphones.
Colour White | Grey Navy | Black | Titanium black | Gold beige | Copper black
Body Material - Steel, PC/ABS
Earpad Material Memory foam Leatherette
Headband Material - Leatherette
Protection - Dust-resistant, wind protection, rainproof, water-resistant
Recommended Use - Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Jabra Elite 85h
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Foldable - Yes Jabra Elite 85h can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Jabra Elite 85h have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Jabra Elite 85h are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid ANC
Noise Isolating - Yes Jabra Elite 85h are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response - 10 - 20000 Hz
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Jabra Elite 85h have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
MICROPHONE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Jabra Elite 85h
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes Jabra Elite 85h microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 13 - 8000 Hz
Microphones Included - 8
REMOTE CONTROL Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Jabra Elite 85h
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, HearThrough, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off
CABLE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Jabra Elite 85h
Cable Type - Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 30 cm
FEATURES Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Jabra Elite 85h
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - On-ear detection
Additional Functions - SmartSound
BATTERY AND CHARGING Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Jabra Elite 85h
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 41 hour(s) Jabra Elite 85h lasts longer on a single charge than the Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500.
Battery Life Details - Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling on): up to 36 hours
Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling off): up to 41 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 36 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 41 hours
Charging Time - 2.5 hour(s)
Auto On/Off - Yes
WIRELESS LINK Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Jabra Elite 85h
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Jabra Elite 85h
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Jabra Elite 85h
Included Accessories - Carrying case, audio cable, USB-C cable
Compliant Standards - IC, FCC, RoHS, REACH
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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