In depth comparison and review of Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack | Wireless headset system - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | |
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Weight | 155 g | - | |
Colour | White | Grey | Black | |
Earpad Material | Memory foam | - | |
Design | - | Games | |
Recommended Use | - | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 12 m | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox have a greater operating distance than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500. |
High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500. |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | 360° Spatial Audio | |
Frequency Response | - | 10 - 22000 Hz | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | 1% | |
Sensitivity | - | 93 dB | |
Impedance | - | 38 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
MICROPHONE | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Headset microphone | |
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Type | - | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | - | Bi-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | - | 100 - 6500 Hz | |
Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
Impedance | - | 2200 Ohm | |
Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
REMOTE CONTROL | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | - |
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CABLE | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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Cable Type | - | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m 2 x USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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FEATURES | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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Additional Functions | - | Transparency mode |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headset battery Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Life | 18 hour(s) | 44 hour(s) | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox lasts longer on a single charge than the Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 36 hours Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 44 hours |
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Included Qty | - | 2 |
WIRELESS LINK | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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Transmission Range | 10 m | - |
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CONNECTIONS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | - |
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OTHERS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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Included Accessories | - | Pop filter, wireless headset system base, 2 batteries, 2 removable magnetic ear plates | |
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Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |