Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 vs. Sony WH-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 and Sony WH-1000XM3. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 vs. Sony WH-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Sony WH-1000XM3
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Series 500 Series -
Height - 26.5 cm
Width - 18.6 cm
Depth - 2.93 cm
Weight 155 g 255 g Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 are lighter than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 headphones.
Colour Dark grey Black | Silver
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Sony WH-1000XM3
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 Sony WH-1000XM3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505.
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-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC)
Volume Limiting Function - Yes
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX)
Frequency Response - 4 - 40000 Hz
Sensitivity - 104.5 dB/mW
Impedance - 16 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-1000XM3
Form Factor Built-in -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
REMOTE CONTROL Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Sony WH-1000XM3
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button
CABLE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Sony WH-1000XM3
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Sony WH-1000XM3
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
Sensors - Atmospheric pressure sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Sony WH-1000XM3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 38 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
Included Qty - 1
WIRELESS LINK Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Sony WH-1000XM3
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Sony WH-1000XM3
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only)
Headphones
OTHERS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Sony WH-1000XM3
Included Accessories - Carrying case, airplane adapter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
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