Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 7+

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 and SteelSeries Arctis 7+. 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. SteelSeries Arctis 7+ Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 SteelSeries Arctis 7+
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless - USB-C
Weight 155 g -
Colour White | Grey Black
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Headband Material - Steel
Design - Games
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 12 m SteelSeries Arctis 7+ have a greater operating distance than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500.
SOUND QUALITY Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 SteelSeries Arctis 7+
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <3%
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 98 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 SteelSeries Arctis 7+
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 7+ microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 100 - 6500 Hz
Sensitivity - -38 dB
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 SteelSeries Arctis 7+
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
BATTERY AND CHARGING Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 SteelSeries Arctis 7+
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 30 hour(s) SteelSeries Arctis 7+ lasts longer on a single charge than the Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500.
WIRELESS LINK Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 SteelSeries Arctis 7+
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 SteelSeries Arctis 7+
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 SteelSeries Arctis 7+
Included Accessories - USB-C to USB-A cable, USB-C charging cable, USB-C wireless transmitter, 3.5 mm audio cable
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