Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 vs. Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 and Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT. 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 505 vs. Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Series 500 Series -
Weight 155 g 242 g Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 are lighter than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 headphones.
Colour Dark grey Bordeaux red | Black | Metallic silver
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 505 Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Super Bass Control (SBC)
Frequency Response - 5 - 40000 Hz
Sensitivity - 100 dB/mW
Impedance - 39 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 45 mm Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT have a thicker diaphragm than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505.
MICROPHONE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 4000 Hz
Audio Input Details - Omni-directional - 50 - 4000 Hz
Sensitivity - -44 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Cable Type - Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - 1 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505.
Standby Time - 1000 hours
Charging Time - 5 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Transmission Range 10 m 10 m The transmission range of both headphones is the same.
Modulation Type - FHSS
Radio Frequency Range - 2.402 - 2.480GHz
CONNECTIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
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