In depth comparison and review of Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) and JBL Wave Beam. 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 Beam |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Weight | 5.8 g | - | |
Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case with earphones: 38.6 g | Earbud: 8.8 g Charging case: 39.5 g |
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Colour | Black | Black | Beige | Blue | |
Protection | Sweat-resistant, water-resistant | Dust-resistant, IP54, 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 Beam |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | Ear-bud | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | JBL Wave Beam 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 | - | 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 | 100 dB | JBL Wave Beam have higher sensitivity than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud). |
Impedance | 16 Ohm | 16 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | - | 95 dB | |
Diaphragm | 5.8 mm | 8 mm | JBL Wave Beam have a thicker diaphragm than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud). |
Features | - | TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware, Speed Charge, Smart Ambient, VoiceAware |
MICROPHONE | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) | JBL Wave Beam |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal |
REMOTE CONTROL | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) | JBL Wave Beam |
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Controls | Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, skip track, voice assistant | - |
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CABLE | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) | JBL Wave Beam |
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Cable Type | Micro-USB charge cable - detachable | USB-C charge cable |
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FEATURES | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) | JBL Wave Beam |
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Features | Voice alerts | - | |
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Additional Functions | DSP | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) | JBL Wave Beam |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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Battery Capacity | 60 mAh | 48 mAh | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) have a higher battery capacity than JBL Wave Beam. |
Battery Life | 6.5 hour(s) | 8 hours | JBL Wave Beam 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: up to 8 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours |
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Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | 2 hours | The charging of both headphones last the same time. |
Included Qty | - | 2 |
OTHERS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) | JBL Wave Beam |
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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 (530 mAh) | |
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Compliant Standards | IP54 | - |