Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud) vs. Sony WF-C500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud) vs. Sony WF-C500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud) Sony WF-C500
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 5.8 g 5.4 g Sony WF-C500 are lighter than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right 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
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 (Right Earbud) Sony WF-C500
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
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 (Right 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 (Right Earbud) Sony WF-C500
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud) Sony WF-C500
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, skip track, voice assistant Volume, voice assistant
CABLE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud) Sony WF-C500
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud) Sony WF-C500
Features Voice alerts -
Additional Functions DSP -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud) Sony WF-C500
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
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 (Right 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
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2.5 hour(s) Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud) recharge faster than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud).
CONNECTIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud) Sony WF-C500
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud) Sony WF-C500
Included Accessories 2 pairs of ear tips (small, large), charging case (440 mAh) Charging case
Compatibility - Windows
Compliant Standards IP54 -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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