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Plantronic BackBeat Fit headphones review
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So you’re in the market for a new pair of workout headphones. How about a pair specifically designed for sport? The Plantronics backbeat fit are built solely for this purpose. So you would hope the manufacturers have read our blog on what makes the perfect pair of sporty headphones!
So, do they cut the mustard? Well, I’m happy to say that today we’re talking about some of the best sports headphones of the moment! So lay down and prepare to read our Plantronics Backbeat Fit review.
1#Amazon’s Choice
- Ideal For: Cordless, true wireless earbuds designed to deliver a freeing and reliable listening experience in and outside the gym. Want to keep one ear free. Use left, right or both earbuds
- Comfort & Ultra-Stable Fit: Equipped with soft, flexible and super-secure earloops in an ultra-lightweight and comfortable design - with three different eartip sizes. Get the perfect fit so the earbuds will stay put during your toughest workouts
- Immersive Audio: The audio delivers deep, rich sound so that you can go that extra mile - 13.5 mm drivers provided a noise-isolating design and three equalizer (EQ) presets
- Weatherproof Workouts: Up to 8 hours of listening with your most rigorous outdoor workout sessions
- Compatibility: Listen Time - 8 hours. Charging Case Battery - Up to 16 hours. Roaming Range - Up to 98 ft/30 m. Applications Supported - BackBeat app on iOS and android
2#Best Selling
- Safety: Stay visible in the dark with Plantronics headphones featuring a reflective finish and always aware eartips so you can hear your surroundings and train safe in any environment.
- Comfortable design: Backbeat fit wireless headphones have a soft, flexible and secure fit earloop design that provides a comfortable fit and remains stable during your most rigorous workouts
- Long lasting battery: Bluetooth headphones have up to seven hours of wireless power so you can move more and charge less
- Waterproof and sweatproof: IP57 rated durable, sweatproof and waterproof design protects the earphones from sweat, rain, and spills and can withstand your most rigorous workouts
- My tap: New my tap offers feature customization through the plantronics backbeat app. Set a timer, start a stopwatch or select your favorite playlist directly from your earbuds without ever interrupting your workout
3#Best Selling
- STABILITY: Secure-fit earloops, patent-pending eartip design and stabilizers, and a 2-in-1 cable clip that you can fasten to your shirt or use as a cinch provide maximum stability for your wireless headphones during your most rigorous training sessions.
- COMFORTABLE DESIGN: Bluetooth headphones have an ultra-lightweight design providing all-day comfort from one destination to the next.
- PASSIVE NOISE-CANCELING: 6 mm drivers and passive noise-canceling eartips deliver deep, rich sound and block out noise. Whether you’re in the gym or running errands, Plantronics headphones will suit your life on the go.
- LONG LASTING BATTERY: Listen wirelessly on your BeackBeat FIT with up to six hours of power on a single charge and get a full hour of listening from a 15-minute charge.
- WATER-RESISTANT AND SWEATPROOF: IPX5-rated water-resistant and sweatproof design protects the wireless earbuds from sweat, rain and spills.
4#Best Selling
- Safety: Train safer with always aware eartips that are designed to let in ambient sound, allowing you to simultaneously listen to music and hear your surroundings
- Comfortable design: Backbeat fit 3100, recognized as a 2018 CES innovations award honoree, features a soft, flexible and secure fit earloop design that provides a comfortable fit and remains stable during your most rigorous workouts
- Long lasting battery: Bluetooth earbuds have up to five hours of wireless power so you can move more and charge less. Plus, a soft shell charging case stores your wireless earbuds and offers upto 10 additional hours of power between charges so you can listen even longer
- Waterproof and sweatproof: IP57 rated durable, sweatproof and waterproof design protects the earphones from sweat, rain, and spills and can withstand your most rigorous workouts
- Backbeat app: Easily install firmware updates, personalize your earbuds with the new my tap feature, and choose your preferred voice prompt language, all from the backbeat app
5#Best Selling
- COMFORTABLE DESIGN: Bluetooth headphones with a small and lightweight design sit flush with your ears for a discreet and comfortable listening experience, especially with travel pillows
- NOISE CANCELING HEADPHONES: Accessible through the BackBeat FIT app. Active noise cancellation Up to 20db, dual mode (high/low)
- LONG LASTING BATTERY: Bluetooth headphones have up to 8 hours of wireless listening with ANC and up to 10 hours of wireless listening without ANC
- PATENT PENDING MAGNETIC SMART SENSORS: When latched, patent-pending magnetic smart sensors conserve battery life by automatically turning off ANC and disconnecting your earbuds from your Bluetooth device
- IN-FLIGHT CABLE: Patent pending dual use cable makes it easy to change your USB charging cable into a 3.5 mm cable for corded listening until you can recharge your earbuds
6#Best Selling
- STABILITY: Patent pending eartip design and 2 in 1 cable clip provide stability for your wireless earbuds during sport and fitness use
- COMFORT: Ultra lightweight design and unique patent pending secure fit eartips minimize pressure points and provide all day comfort
- SWEAT AND MOISTURE PROTECTION: Sweatproof P2i coating and IPx5 rated water resistance protect the earphones from sweat, rain and spills
- NOISE ISOLATING: 6 mm drivers and occlusive eartip design blocks out noise and delivers deep, rich sound; whether you’re in the gym or out running errands, these noise isolating headphones will suit your life on the go
- LONG LASTING BATTERY: Rechargeable battery lets you listen wirelessly with up to six hours of power on a single charge and a full hour of listening from a 15 minute quick charge
7#Best Selling
- True Wireless Design: Unleash your music and calls with true wireless earbuds designed to deliver a freeing listening experience wherever life takes you
- Single or Dual Use: Use left, right or both earbuds when you want to listen to music or take calls while staying connected to your surroundings
- Long Lasting Comfort: Long-lasting comfort with tiny, ultra-lightweight earbuds and unique eartips that create a snug seal without deeply penetrating the ear canal
- Noise Canceling Mics: Cancel disruptive background noise with four noise-canceling mics while our exclusive WindSmart technology detects wind and responds accordingly so your voice comes through clear, especially outdoors
- Compatibility: Listen/Talk/Standby Time - Up to 6.5 hours listen time, Up to 4 hours talk time. Roaming Range - Up to 33 feet/10 meters. Charge Time - Up to 2 hours for full charge, Up to 3 hours for full charge of earbuds and charging case
8#Best Selling
- Behind-the-neck design stays put even during heavy exercise.
- Stereo Bluetooth 3. 0-enabled with A2DP available For wireless connection and audio streaming.
- P2i coating Protects against damage from sweat and splashing water.
- Deep sleep hibernation mode activates when you're out of range of your mobile device for up to 6 months of standby time.
9#Best Selling
- Wireless Earbuds: Bluetooth enabled cordless headphones allow you to lose the cord while providing an enhanced and immersive audio experience.
- Long Last Battery Life: Includes a charging case which offers up to 4.5 hours of listening time with 20 minutes of charge time giving an extra hour of battery life.
- Compact: Bluetooth enabled wireless earbuds easily slip into your pocket making them perfect travel headphones while still packing a full-on stereo sound.
- Comfort: Multiple fit options give secure earbuds for active and all-day wearing.
10#Best Selling
- Wireless Earbuds with High-Resolution Sound: Custom speakers and tuning deliver vivid, high-resolution sound, while the earbuds block out noise and seal in a rich listening experience.
- Stable, Comfort-Fit Eartips: We 3D-mapped the human ear to create comfort-fit eartips that stay put even when you don’t.
- Sweatproof: A nano-coating by P2i protects the earbuds from light rain, humidity, and sweat.
- Wireless Control: Convenient inline controls let you adjust volume, skips tracks, take a quick call, or ask your smartphone to play a favorite playlist.
- Long Lasting Battery Life: Earbuds have up to 6.5 hours of non-stop listening while charging case gives you up to 13 extra hours of listening (two full back-up charges) from its built-in, rechargeable battery.
Design
The headset was especially designed with people who need music to complete a workout in mind! Weighing less than an ounce and made of a rubberized plastic, these Plantronics wireless earbuds are also water and sweat resistant, so you’re free to make even the most extreme moves, since there’s no cable to bother you.
After a first look, you will notice that they’re unsealed, so there aren’t any silicone tips to insert in your ears and completely block external noise. In our opinion, this is a big plus, since even though noise-cancelling technologies are awesome, you really need to be aware of what’s happening around you during workouts or when going for a run. Safety comes first, so it’s recommended to be able to listen for oncoming traffic!
The Plantronics Backbeat Fit loop over the top of the ear and will remain secure all the time, making them suitable for running, no matter if you’re on track or treadmill. Sure, the cord that gets around your neck might bounce a bit, but you really don’t need to worry about this as they are extremely lightweight.
The controls are positioned on the buds, allowing you to easily adjust the volume, change the tracks and pause the music. These are positioned on the left earpiece, while on the right you have the power and phone buttons. Also, on the same right earpiece there’s a micro USB port, that can be accessed by lifting the small cover . Oh, and yes, you do get a USB cable in the box.
Performance
Like mentioned above, the Plantronics BackBeat Fit bluetooth headphones don’t have a seal, but, to our surprise, this doesn’t affect the sound quality that much. Actually, we were more than just impressed about how good they sound and how loud they can get, reaching 105 decibels.
Of course, they do have their minuses. The bass is far from being strong, unlike the top of the class jaybird x2’s. However, the highs, lows and midrange…man, they sound good! In a nutshell, if you’re not an audiophile, you will barely find much to complain about the sound quality of these headphones. For a Bluetooth headset, they sound more than decent for a pair of “open” earbuds. And let’s be honest, most likely, you’re going to wear them while exercising, so you won’t pay 100% of your attention to the sound, analyzing every aspect of it, right?
Let’s not forget about the wireless range, since this is also a very important aspect for a Bluetooth headset. From this point of view, the BackBeat Fit performs incredibly well, allowing you to walk up to 100 feet away from your device without the music skipping!
Battery Life
Being a light and relatively small pair of headphones, the Plantronic BackBeat Fit are able to provide up to 8 hours of playback, at a moderate volume, which is way better than the Plantronics Backbeat Go 2. Also, when it comes to talk time, they can last up to 6 hours. Of course, the standby uptime shouldn’t be ignored either, as it can reach 14 days. Finally, the headset also has a “Deep Sleep” hibernation mode, promising up to 6 months of battery life.
Conclusion
Yes, they have a couple of minuses, but overall, the conclusion of our Plantronics Backbeat review is that these are the best unsealed wireless Bluetooth headphones money can buy right now. With an eight-hour battery life and a really cool case, that doubles as an armband, so you can carry your phone around during workouts, they are one of the best choices an active user can make.
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