Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 vs. Shure AONIC 40

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 and Shure AONIC 40. 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. Shure AONIC 40 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Shure AONIC 40
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Weight 155 g 313 g Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 are lighter than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 headphones.
Colour White | Grey Black | White, tan
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Shure AONIC 40
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Shure AONIC 40 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500.
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Shure AONIC 40 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Bass Boost, Loudness, Treble Boost, Vocal Boost, De-ess, Low Boost
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Max Input Power - 500 mW
Sensitivity - 94.7 dB/mW
Impedance - 31 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Shure AONIC 40 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium magnet
Features - Environment mode
MICROPHONE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Shure AONIC 40
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Shure AONIC 40
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off, environment mode
CABLE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Shure AONIC 40
Cable Type - Audio cable - detachable
USB-C cable - detachable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Shure AONIC 40
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 25 hour(s) Shure AONIC 40 lasts longer on a single charge than the Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500.
WIRELESS LINK Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Shure AONIC 40
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Shure AONIC 40
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Audio input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Shure AONIC 40
Included Accessories - Carrying case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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