Sony MDR XB650BT vs. Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB650BT and Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR XB650BT vs. Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB650BT Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Series XB Series -
Weight 190 g 155 g Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 are lighter than Sony MDR XB650BT headphones.
Colour Black | Blue | Red White | Grey
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB650BT Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.1 Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR XB650BT.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Sensitivity 95 dB/mW -
Impedance 24 Ohm -
Diaphragm 30 mm 40 mm Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR XB650BT.
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB650BT Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB650BT Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500
Controls Volume control Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sony MDR XB650BT Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable - 50 cm -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB650BT Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 18 hour(s) Sony MDR XB650BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500.
Standby Time 300 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB650BT Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500
Transmission Range - 10 m
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB650BT Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500
Connector Type Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
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