In depth comparison and review of Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) and Sony WF-C500. 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) | Sony WF-C500 |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Weight | 5.8 g | 5.4 g | Sony WF-C500 are lighter than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) headphones. |
Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case with earphones: 38.6 g | Earbud: 5.4 g Charging case: 8 cm x 3.09 cm x 3.49 cm / 35 g |
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Colour | Black | Black | Orange | Green | White | |
Protection | Sweat-resistant, water-resistant | Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4 | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | - | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 10 m | The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same. |
SOUND QUALITY | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) | Sony WF-C500 |
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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), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC | |
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 | - | |
Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 94 dB | - | |
Impedance | 16 Ohm | - | |
Diaphragm | 5.8 mm | 5.8 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
MICROPHONE | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) | Sony WF-C500 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in |
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REMOTE CONTROL | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) | Sony WF-C500 |
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Controls | Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, skip track, voice assistant | Volume, voice assistant |
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CABLE | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) | Sony WF-C500 |
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Cable Type | Micro-USB charge cable - detachable | USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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FEATURES | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) | Sony WF-C500 |
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Features | Voice alerts | - | |
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Additional Functions | DSP | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) | Sony WF-C500 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Capacity | 60 mAh | - | |
Battery Life | 6.5 hour(s) | 10 hour(s) | Sony WF-C500 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 10 hours Continuous talk: up to 5 hours |
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Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | 2.5 hour(s) | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) recharge faster than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud). |
CONNECTIONS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) | Sony WF-C500 |
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Connector Type | - | USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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OTHERS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) | Sony WF-C500 |
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Included Accessories | 2 pairs of ear tips (small, large), charging case (440 mAh) | Charging case | |
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Compatibility | - | Windows | |
Compliant Standards | IP54 | - | |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year |