In depth comparison and review of Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 2 and Sony WH-1000XM5. 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 Pro 2 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Weight | 289 g | 250 g | Sony WH-1000XM5 are lighter than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 2 headphones. |
Colour | Black | Black | Silver | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 100 m | 10 m | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 2 have a greater operating distance than Sony WH-1000XM5. |
SOUND QUALITY | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 2 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 EDR | Bluetooth 5.2 | Sony WH-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 2. |
Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, LDAC | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 4 - 40000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 2. |
Sensitivity | 93 dB | - | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 30 mm | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 2 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM5. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
Features | - | HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat |
MICROPHONE | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 2 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphones Included | - | 8 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 2 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | - |
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CABLE | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 2 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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Cable Type | USB charge cable Headphones cable |
USB charge cable - detachable Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m |
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Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 2 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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Features | - | Touch control | |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 2 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 24 hour(s) | 32 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 2. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours |
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Charging Time | 3 hours | 3.5 hour(s) | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 2 recharge faster than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 2. |
WIRELESS LINK | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 2 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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Transmission Range | 100 m | - |
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CONNECTIONS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 2 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | USB (power only) Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 2 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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Included Accessories | Travel pouch | Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m) | |
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Compliant Standards | - | JEITA |