Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 vs. Razer Kraken Ultimate

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 and Razer Kraken Ultimate. 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. Razer Kraken Ultimate Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Razer Kraken Ultimate
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - USB
Weight 155 g 390 g Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 are lighter than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 headphones.
Colour White | Grey Classic black
Earpad Material Memory foam Cooling gel-infused cushions
Headband Material - Aluminium, stainless steel
Recommended Use - Computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Razer Kraken Ultimate
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - THX Spatial Audio
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Sensitivity - 112 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Razer Kraken Ultimate have a thicker diaphragm than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - Razer Chroma lighting
MICROPHONE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Razer Kraken Ultimate
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes Razer Kraken Ultimate microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -38 dB
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 60 dB
Microphone Features - Mute function, retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Razer Kraken Ultimate
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume control, microphone on/mute, THX Spatial Audio on/off
CABLE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Razer Kraken Ultimate
Cable Type - USB cable - 2 m
Cable Length - 2 m
FEATURES Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Razer Kraken Ultimate
Additional Functions - RGB lighting
BATTERY AND CHARGING Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Razer Kraken Ultimate
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 18 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Razer Kraken Ultimate
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Razer Kraken Ultimate
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (4 PIN USB Type A)
OTHERS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Razer Kraken Ultimate
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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