Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 vs. Sony WH-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 and Sony WH-1000XM4. 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. Sony WH-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Sony WH-1000XM4
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 25.2 cm
Width - 7.7 cm
Length - 18.5 cm
Weight 155 g 520 g Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 are lighter than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 headphones.
Colour White | Grey White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue
Earpad Material Memory foam Urethane foam
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Sony WH-1000XM4
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable - Yes Sony WH-1000XM4 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Sony WH-1000XM4 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM4 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Diaphragm 40 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-1000XM4 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Speak-to-chat technology, Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, CCAW coil, Smart Listening Technology, Personal Noise Cancelling Optimiser, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising
MICROPHONE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Sony WH-1000XM4
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 5
REMOTE CONTROL Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Sony WH-1000XM4
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume control, ANC on/off
CABLE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Sony WH-1000XM4
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Sony WH-1000XM4
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Proximity sensor, touch sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Sony WH-1000XM4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 38 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 38 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
Included Qty - 1
WIRELESS LINK Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Sony WH-1000XM4
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Sony WH-1000XM4
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Sony WH-1000XM4
Included Accessories - Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (0.2m)
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
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