Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 and SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. 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. SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series 500 Series Gaming
Weight 155 g -
Colour Dark grey Black
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
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)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response - 20 - 22000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 3%
Sensitivity - 98 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -48 dB
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
REMOTE CONTROL Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Cable Type - Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Headphones extension cable - detachable - 3 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Handset battery
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 28 hour(s) SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth lasts longer on a single charge than the Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505.
WIRELESS LINK Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Included Accessories - 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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