Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 vs. Sony WH-CH720N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 and Sony WH-CH720N. 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. Sony WH-CH720N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Sony WH-CH720N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 155 g 192 g Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 are lighter than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 headphones.
Colour White | Grey 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-CH720N
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-CH720N 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
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-CH720N are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response - 7 - 20000 Hz
Sensitivity - 108 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 30 mm Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH720N.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-CH720N have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features - MultiPoint Technology, Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, adaptive mode
MICROPHONE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Sony WH-CH720N
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Beamforming
REMOTE CONTROL Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Sony WH-CH720N
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, play/pause, skip track, voice assistant
CABLE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Sony WH-CH720N
Cable Type - Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Sony WH-CH720N
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Direct
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Sony WH-CH720N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 50 hour(s) Sony WH-CH720N lasts longer on a single charge than the Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500.
Battery Life Details - Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Continuous talk: up to 40 hours
Continuous playback: up to 50 hours
Charging Time - 3.5 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Sony WH-CH720N
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Sony WH-CH720N
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Sony WH-CH720N
Included Accessories - USB-C cable, 3.5 mm audio cable
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