Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 vs. Sony WH-XB910N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 and Sony WH-XB910N. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 vs. Sony WH-XB910N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Sony WH-XB910N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 155 g 252 g Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 are lighter than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 headphones.
Colour White | Grey Blue | Black
Earpad Material Memory foam Synthetic leather
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-XB910N
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-XB910N 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-XB910N are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Dual Noise Cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Extra Bass, Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response - 5 - 40000 Hz
Sensitivity - 96 dB/mW
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Sony WH-XB910N
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Sony WH-XB910N
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Noise-cancellation on/off
CABLE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Sony WH-XB910N
Cable Type - Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Sony WH-XB910N
Features - Multipoint Pairing
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Sony WH-XB910N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Sony WH-XB910N lasts longer on a single charge than the Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 50 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 40 hours
Charging Time - 3.5 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Sony WH-XB910N
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Sony WH-XB910N
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Sony WH-XB910N
Included Accessories - Carrying case, USB-C cable, 3.5 mm audio cable
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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