Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1. 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. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 155 g 195 g Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 are lighter than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 headphones.
Colour White | Grey -
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Lenovo ThinkPad X1 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL, mSBC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Lenovo ThinkPad X1 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) / Hybrid ANC
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity - 111 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Dynamic Range - 110 dB
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
MICROPHONE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes Lenovo ThinkPad X1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
Dynamic Range - 95 dB
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 19 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Cable Type - USB-C to USB-A cable - 1.3 m
USB-C cable - 1.3 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 20 hours Lenovo ThinkPad X1 lasts longer on a single charge than the Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500.
Battery Life Details - (noise cancelling OFF): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback: up to 15 hours
Charging Time - 2 hours
WIRELESS LINK Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Included Accessories - Carrying case
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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