Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 vs. Sony WH-CH520

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 and Sony WH-CH520. 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-CH520 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Sony WH-CH520
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 155 g 147 g Sony WH-CH520 are lighter than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 headphones.
Colour White | Grey Beige | Black | Blue | White
Body Material - Recycled plastic
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 Sony WH-CH520
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-CH520 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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Diaphragm 40 mm 30 mm Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH520.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-CH520 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features - MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Sony WH-CH520
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Sony WH-CH520
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, play/pause, skip track
CABLE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Sony WH-CH520
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable
FEATURES Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Sony WH-CH520
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Direct
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Sony WH-CH520
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 50 hour(s) Sony WH-CH520 lasts longer on a single charge than the Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 50 hours
Continuous talk: up to 40 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Sony WH-CH520
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Sony WH-CH520
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
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