In depth comparison and review of Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Go 3 and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation). 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Go 3 | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Product Generation | - | 2nd generation | |
| Height | - | 3.09 cm | |
| Width | - | 2.18 cm | |
| Depth | - | 2.4 cm | |
| Weight | 19 g | 5.3 g | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) are lighter than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Go 3 headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Charging case: 6.06 cm x 2.17 cm x 4.52 cm / 50.8 g | |
| Colour | Cobalt black | Copper gray | White | |
| Protection | Moisture-resistant, sweat-resistant | Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics, phone | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Go 3 | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 3.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Go 3. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Super Bass Control (SBC) | Adaptive EQ | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | - | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 102 dB/mW | - | |
| Features | - | Apple H2 chip, Adaptive Transparency technology, vent system for pressure equalisation, MagSafe charging case with Precision Finding, MagSafe charging case with Apple U1 chip | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Go 3 | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Type | On-cable | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Beamforming | |
| Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Go 3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Go 3 | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
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| Controls | Volume, skip track | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC/transparency |
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| CABLE | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Go 3 | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
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| Cable Type | - | USB-C to Lightning cable |
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| FEATURES | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Go 3 | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri | |
| Sensors | - | Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, skin-detecting sensors, touch control | |
| Additional Functions | DSP | Wireless audio sharing |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Go 3 | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Life | 6.5 hour(s) | 6 hour(s) | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Go 3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation). |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (personalised spatial audio, head tracking on): up to 5.5 hours Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 30 hours Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 24 hours |
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| Standby Time | 336 hours | - | |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hour(s) | - | |
| Auto On/Off | - | Yes |
| OTHERS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Go 3 | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case | 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), Lightning to USB-C cable, MagSafe charging case with speaker and lanyard loop | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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