Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 vs. ASTRO A20

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 and ASTRO A20. 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 505 vs. ASTRO A20 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 ASTRO A20
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wireless
Series 500 Series -
Weight 155 g 320 g Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 are lighter than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 headphones.
Colour Dark grey Black, green | Navy, Call of Duty | Silver, Call of Duty | Black, blue
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Headband Material - Steel
Recommended Use - Game console, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 9.14 m Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 have a greater operating distance than ASTRO A20.
SOUND QUALITY Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 ASTRO A20
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <3%
Sensitivity - 100 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 ASTRO A20
Form Factor Built-in Headset microphone
Type - Boom
Audio Input Details - Uni-directional
REMOTE CONTROL Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 ASTRO A20
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, power on/off
CABLE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 ASTRO A20
Cable Type - Micro-USB cable - detachable - 1 m
Audio (optical) cable - detachable - 1 m
Micro-USB cable - detachable - 50 cm
Cable Length - 1 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 ASTRO A20
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 15 hour(s) Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 lasts longer on a single charge than the ASTRO A20.
WIRELESS LINK Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 ASTRO A20
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 ASTRO A20
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 ASTRO A20
Included Accessories - Wireless transmitter
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
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