Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 vs. Skullcandy HESH ANC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 and Skullcandy HESH ANC. 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. Skullcandy HESH ANC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Skullcandy HESH ANC
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 155 g 228 g Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 are lighter than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 headphones.
Colour White | Grey Mod white | True black
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use - Game console, 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 Skullcandy HESH ANC
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Skullcandy HESH ANC can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Skullcandy HESH ANC have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500.
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Skullcandy HESH ANC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <3%
Sensitivity - 99.63 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 99.63 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Features - Built-in Tile Tracker
MICROPHONE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Skullcandy HESH ANC
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Skullcandy HESH ANC
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC/ambient
CABLE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Skullcandy HESH ANC
Cable Type - Headphones cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Skullcandy HESH ANC
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Skullcandy HESH ANC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 22 hour(s) Skullcandy HESH ANC lasts longer on a single charge than the Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 22 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 30 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Skullcandy HESH ANC
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Skullcandy HESH ANC
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Skullcandy HESH ANC
Included Accessories - Travel bag, USB-C charging cable
Compliant Standards - FCC Part 15, Directive 2014/53/EU
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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