Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 vs. Sony WH-1000XM2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 and Sony WH-1000XM2. 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. Sony WH-1000XM2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Sony WH-1000XM2
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Series 500 Series -
Weight 155 g 275 g Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 are lighter than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 headphones.
Colour Dark grey Gold | Black
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.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Sony WH-1000XM2
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable - Yes Sony WH-1000XM2 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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM2 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX
Frequency Response - 4 - 40000 Hz
Sensitivity - 103 dB/mW
Impedance - 46 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Sony WH-1000XM2
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
Audio Input Details - - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Sony WH-1000XM2
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Sony WH-1000XM2
Cable Type - Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length - 1.5 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Sony WH-1000XM2
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Sony WH-1000XM2
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 38 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time - 4 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Sony WH-1000XM2
Transmission Range 10 m 10 m The transmission range of both headphones is the same.
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Sony WH-1000XM2
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
OTHERS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Sony WH-1000XM2
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Compatibility - iPhone, iPod, Android phone
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