Side by side comparison and review of Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) and JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Weight | 5.8 g | 14.6 g | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) are lighter than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) headphones. |
Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case with earphones: 38.6 g | Charging case: | |
Colour | Black | Black | Rose | Blue | White | |
Protection | Sweat-resistant, water-resistant | Sweat-resistant, water-resistant, IPX7 | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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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 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud). |
Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | WindSmart technology | - | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | Signature Sound | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 94 dB | 96 dB | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS have higher sensitivity than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud). |
Impedance | 16 Ohm | 16 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | - | 94 dB | |
Diaphragm | 5.8 mm | 6.8 mm | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS have a thicker diaphragm than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud). |
Features | - | TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware |
MICROPHONE | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Sensitivity | - | -26 dBV/Pascal |
REMOTE CONTROL | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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Controls | Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, skip track, voice assistant | Voice assistant |
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CABLE | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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Cable Type | Micro-USB charge cable - detachable | - |
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FEATURES | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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Features | Voice alerts | - | |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
Additional Functions | DSP | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging | |
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Battery Capacity | 60 mAh | 50 mAh | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) have a higher battery capacity than JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS. |
Battery Life | 6.5 hour(s) | 7 hour(s) | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS lasts longer on a single charge than the Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud). |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 6.5 hours Continuous talk: up to 4 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 19 hours |
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 21 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 7 hours |
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Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | The charging of both headphones last the same time. |
Included Qty | - | 2 |
OTHERS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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Included Accessories | 2 pairs of ear tips (small, large), charging case (440 mAh) | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), 2 pairs of ear sleeves, USB-C charging cable, charging case (300 mAh) | |
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Compliant Standards | IP54 | - | |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |