In depth comparison and review of Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) and JBL Wave 100TWS. 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 5100 (Left Earbud) | JBL Wave 100TWS |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Weight | 5.8 g | 46.3 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 | Earbud: 5.1 g Charging case: 36.1 g |
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Colour | Black | Black | Ivory | |
Protection | Sweat-resistant, water-resistant | - | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) | JBL Wave 100TWS |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version. |
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 | - | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | WindSmart technology | - | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | Deep Bass | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 94 dB | 105.5 dB | JBL Wave 100TWS 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 | 8 mm | JBL Wave 100TWS have a thicker diaphragm than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud). |
MICROPHONE | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) | JBL Wave 100TWS |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Sensitivity | - | -11.3 dBV/Pascal |
REMOTE CONTROL | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) | JBL Wave 100TWS |
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Controls | Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, skip track, voice assistant | Mute, on/off, answer/end, next/previous track, voice assistant |
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CABLE | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) | JBL Wave 100TWS |
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Cable Type | Micro-USB charge cable - detachable | - |
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FEATURES | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) | JBL Wave 100TWS |
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Features | Voice alerts | - | |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant, Bixby | |
Additional Functions | DSP | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) | JBL Wave 100TWS |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Capacity | 60 mAh | 46 mAh | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) have a higher battery capacity than JBL Wave 100TWS. |
Battery Life | 6.5 hour(s) | 5 hour(s) | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Wave 100TWS. |
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: up to 5 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 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 Wave 100TWS |
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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), USB-C charging cable, charging case (550 mAh) | |
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Compliant Standards | IP54 | - |