In depth comparison and review of Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud) and Sony LinkBuds S. 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 (Right Earbud) | Sony LinkBuds S |
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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 | Charging case: 4.28 cm x 6 cm x 2.76 cm / 35 g | |
Colour | Black | Black | White | |
Protection | Sweat-resistant, water-resistant | - | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | 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 (Right Earbud) | Sony LinkBuds S |
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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 5.2 | Sony LinkBuds S have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud). |
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), 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. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | WindSmart technology | - | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 40000 Hz | Sony LinkBuds S offer a larger frequency range than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud). |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 94 dB | - | |
Impedance | 16 Ohm | - | |
Diaphragm | 5.8 mm | 5 mm | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud) have a thicker diaphragm than Sony LinkBuds S. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
Features | - | Quick Attention function |
MICROPHONE | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud) | Sony LinkBuds S |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in |
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REMOTE CONTROL | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud) | Sony LinkBuds S |
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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 (Right Earbud) | Sony LinkBuds S |
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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 (Right Earbud) | Sony LinkBuds S |
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Features | Voice alerts | - | |
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Additional Functions | DSP | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud) | Sony LinkBuds S |
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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) | - | |
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 talk: up to 3.5 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 9 hours |
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Standby Time | - | 16 hours | |
Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | The charging of both headphones last the same time. |
CONNECTIONS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud) | Sony LinkBuds S |
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Connector Type | - | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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OTHERS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud) | Sony LinkBuds S |
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Included Accessories | 2 pairs of ear tips (small, large), charging case (440 mAh) | Charging case, USB-C cable | |
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Compliant Standards | IP54 | IPX4 |