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Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2 Special Edition Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.1
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/10
Total Reviews
127
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0
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3937.01 meters
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Sound Quality
61noise, bose, headphones, listening, noise reduction
+87%
-13%
" ... I'm not a picky person when it comes to sound quality, so I find that my music sounds great through the headphones. ... "
" ... The sound is crisp and clear and the noise canceling even without music cuts over 50% of outside noise. ... "
" ... It works good enough to kill the noise of conversations down the hall. ... Music quality on them is great. ... "
" ... The hard case that comes with them is perfect for putting in a carry on and both the noise cancelling and general sound quality are superb. ... "
" ... These headphones pretty much drowned out all the unwanted stress and noise. ... "
" ... nice, sounds good ... "
" ... These headphones are excellent. ... "
" ... I did however notice on an airplane it worked well enough to enjoy the sound. ... If you aren't overly concerned about noise reduction I'd highly recommend these headphones. ... If noise reduction is your primary mission I would recommend the Bose Quietcomfort 35's. ... 1) They sound good. ... 4) I like the ability to be able to turn off the noise reduction while still using the blue-tooth (can't do this with the Bose 35's). ... I didn't find a huge difference but I guess it lets a little more sound in. ... 9) Very good sound when used as to talk on the phone. ... To the person on the other end you sound clear. ... In summary I like these headphones a lot. ... They sound great and have the features I want. ... My biggest reason for going for these over the Bose 35's was the ability to turn off the noise reduction while using Bluetooth and the cheaper cost. ... In the I rarely if ever bother to turn off the noise reduction anyway. ... "
Comfort
39ears, ear, head, wearing, neck
+79%
-21%
" ... I have a pair of beats solo 2 wireless and they are fantastic as well but get very uncomfortable after 30 min or two so (think plane ride). ... The Plantronics have excellent sound, connect to Bluetooth easily and are comfortable . ... "
" ... They are also comfortable enough for all-day use. ... It uses a captivate sensor on the inside that is supposed to detect that you are wearing them. ... "
" ... They are comfortable after several hours and have several handy features. ... "
" ... Over the ear and comfortable. ... "
" ... 2) Controls on the ear are easy enough to use once you get used to where things are. ... 3 They are about as comfortable as headphones like this can be and have some adjustment range for size. ... I can wear them for long periods of time. ... They enclose the entire ear which unlike some cheaper headphones I tried, were smaller ear cups and pressed on the ear which did not work for me. ... "
" ... I've also worn while on my riding mower and the sound is fine. ... Quality is solid, they're comfortable to wear, and I've had no discomfort wearing them for a few hours straight. ... "
" ... They are better looking than I thought & very light & comfortable. ... I had been wearing Jaybird X2's for a couple of years & like most earbuds, all the controls are on the right side. ... The best way to test it is to put them on your head & then turn them on with the NC on. ... "
" ... -Comfort would need to be sufficient enough that wearing them for a long stretch of time (2+ hours) wouldn't be too uncomfortable. ... I have zero complaints about wearing these for a long period of time and even my wife, who is very picky about headphones, said they were very comfortable. ... You can get this same functionality by simply taking one ear cup and moving it to the side of your ear! ... "
Noise Cancellation
33cancelling, bose, cancellation, reduction, noise reduction
+94%
-6%
" ... Noise cancelling works well too, in my opinion. ... "
" ... The noise canceling is fantastic! ... The sound is crisp and clear and the noise canceling even without music cuts over 50% of outside noise. ... "
" ... The noise cancellation is average at best. ... "
" ... The hard case that comes with them is perfect for putting in a carry on and both the noise cancelling and general sound quality are superb. ... "
" ... I have used these head phones on several flights now and the noise canceling works very good and the sound quality is great. ... "
" ... The noise cancelling in a plane is fantastic. ... "
" ... If you aren't overly concerned about noise reduction I'd highly recommend these headphones. ... If noise reduction is your primary mission I would recommend the Bose Quietcomfort 35's. ... 4) I like the ability to be able to turn off the noise reduction while still using the blue-tooth (can't do this with the Bose 35's). ... 5) $100 to $150 cheaper than the Bose (which as a tradeoff are a lot better as noise reduction). ... Basically all with noise reduction on. ... 1) Noise reduction is a token gesture at best. ... If noise reduction was my major concern I wouldn't buy these. ... My biggest reason for going for these over the Bose 35's was the ability to turn off the noise reduction while using Bluetooth and the cheaper cost. ... In the I rarely if ever bother to turn off the noise reduction anyway. ... "
" ... Sound quality is excellent and very happy with noise reduction. ... "
Headphones
29audio, headphone, bluetooth, pair of headphones, technica
+90%
-10%
" ... I'm not a picky person when it comes to sound quality, so I find that my music sounds great through the headphones. ... "
" ... Love these headphones! ... "
" ... These headphones are excellent. ... "
" ... In summary I like these headphones a lot. ... "
" ... I couldn't hear anything with my old earbuds. ... "
" ... awesome headphones, im not sure there is anything better on the market for the value. ... "
" ... Very happy with this choice after evaluating several optIons for wireless headphones. ... "
" ... - The audio quality is actually really good, especially for bluetooth headphones ... I've since disabled it and now I LOVE these headphones. ... that feature is one of the reasons I chose these headphones. ... But they are still high-quality headphones. ... "
Bluetooth
28headphones, pairing, pair, range, plantronics
+71%
-29%
" ... The Plantronics have excellent sound, connect to Bluetooth easily and are comfortable . ... "
" ... Easy pairing to iPhone. ... "
" ... 4) I like the ability to be able to turn off the noise reduction while still using the blue-tooth (can't do this with the Bose 35's). ... "
" ... There are FULL playback controls, you can pair them with two separate devices simultaneously, and they even swap your Bluetooth-connected phone calls right to your headphones as soon as you turn them on! ... "
" ... Sound cancellation is very good, Bluetooth connection with my devices is straghtforward. ... "
" ... - The audio quality is actually really good, especially for bluetooth headphones ... "
" ... There is nothing wrong with the Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2. ... "
" ... The Bluetooth range that is advertised is pretty legit. ... "
Battery Life
26battery, charge, hours, high, day
+96%
-4%
" ... The battery life is great, I can use them for days on end before charging. ... "
" ... Great battery life like I read about in other reviews. ... "
" ... It also has a power switch for storing them and a button to tell you what the battery life is at. ... "
" ... A charge lasts literally all week, and that is with a minimum of 4-6 hours of use a day (2 hours on commute alone). ... "
" ... Battery lasts forever. ... "
" ... - The battery life is phenomenal. ... "
" ... for the price, these things serve a lot of purposes with an amazing battery life. ... "
" ... Battery life seemed way longer than the Bose. ... "
Controls
18pause, volume, pause feature, song, auto
+72%
-28%
" ... Also love the auto pause with lifting one side. ... "
" ... What pushed me towards Plantronics was the battery life, range and auto-pause feature. ... "
" ... The controls are laid out in a very intuitive manner. ... The volume control is very responsive & easy to crank up or down. ... "
" ... It is easy to check the battery level both visually and audibly (if you pause any media playing on your headphones, then tap the right ear cup button, a voice will tell you what level your battery is at in the form of "high, medium, or low"). ... There is a mute button on the headphones which, while not used as much, is very convenient. ... "
" ... Controls are intuitive and feel positive. ... "
" ... - The skip track and volume controls feel counter-intuitive. ... To restart the track or go to the previous track, you press the button on the right (by "right" and "left" I mean as if you were looking directly at the controls). ... "
" ... The controls are tactile and easy to get used to, it's quick to select pairing, play, pause, next, volume. ... "
" ... They have a lot of the features you would expect headphones over 100 to have, like mic on switch, ANC toggle, pause when headset is removed and play when put back on, ECT. ... "
Price
18headphones, price point, definitely, range, 250
+94%
-6%
" ... Excellent bang for your buck. ... "
" ... for the price awesome product. ... "
" ... They are not top of the line but for the money you are spending, you will certainly not be disappointed. ... "
" ... To say the case is worth $50 is definitely a push but I just got it. ... "
" ... I think that this is a great product, especially for the price. ... "
" ... Great headphones for the price. ... "
" ... -Price in the range of $150-$250. ... "
" ... Would expect more for the price. ... "
Device Compatibility
18connected, bluetooth, pairing, pair, switch back
+72%
-28%
" ... Easy pairing to iPhone. ... "
" ... No problem with connectivity on my iPad Pro. ... I haven't tried them on my iPod or Droid phone but I don't expect any problems. ... "
" ... There are FULL playback controls, you can pair them with two separate devices simultaneously, and they even swap your Bluetooth-connected phone calls right to your headphones as soon as you turn them on! ... "
" ... And she had an iPhone 6 and 7+ (company phone) by the way. ... Now on the other hand, the phone paired perfectly with my Samsung Galaxy S7??!?! ... "
" ... I can switch back and forth between my phone and tablet with no trouble at all. ... It was easy to connect to both of them. ... (I also connected to my laptop. ... "
" ... --Bluetooth pairing has worked flawlessly so far when using with my iPhone, iPad, and Surface Pro devices. ... I use Plantronics devices for my desk phone at work and also for my hands free while driving, so I was familiar with them and they make great quality products. ... "
" ... These headphones pair easily with my Android phone, Laptop, and other systems that I've used them on without any issues. ... "
" ... I can't tell if it's because I'm using Pandora or what's going on. ... "
Call quality
17hear, mute, voice, phone calls, could hear
+71%
-29%
" ... 9) Very good sound when used as to talk on the phone. ... "
" ... I also like the switch to turn on the mic so you can hear sound without taking them off. ... Also good for eavesdropping on people nearby when they think you can't hear them. ... "
" ... For example, if I am in the office listening to music and a co-worker wants to speak to me, I can just take my headphones and put them around my neck and they will automatically pause my media! ... I WANT to be able to hear certain things, like cars. ... "
" ... I've got it paired with a BT600 to get long range and high quality conference calls. ... "
" ... Whenever the microphone is active, it plays what the mic hears through the headphones, as well as the caller. ... So if it is noisy, you will lose the entire benefit of the noise cancelling when on a call. ... "
" ... I could hear the other speaker very well. ... "
" ... Calls are clear, and others have no issue with hearing me at normal conversation level. ... I use Plantronics devices for my desk phone at work and also for my hands free while driving, so I was familiar with them and they make great quality products. ... "
" ... Phone calls work well. ... "
Build Quality
16headphones, build quality, solid, feels, build
+81%
-19%
" ... To say the case is worth $50 is definitely a push but I just got it. ... 5) $50 extra for the SE edition for basically a semi hard case seems excessive but it works and I didn't want to try and buy something after the fact. ... "
" ... Sure, having a more metal-based construction would be nice, but the build quality of these is already very good and they feel solid. ... "
" ... They have quality build and are comfortable if a bit heavier than some cheaper makes, hopefully more durable. ... "
" ... Build looks much cheaper when unboxed. ... "
" ... Built quality is fine. ... "
" ... I got the Plantonics Backbeat Pro 2 as a replacement for my Beats Studio Wireless headphones, which were falling apart. ... These headphones feel solid. ... They feel sturdier than my old headphones. ... The swivel feature feels reliable as does the adjustable headband. ... The headband is lightly padded. ... It's solid and a funky shape. ... "
" ... --Quality of build seems good. ... "
" ... Good build quality. ... "
Product Reliability
15working, stop, started, received, pair
+47%
-53%
" ... I had charged for 3 hours, the LED keep blinking non-stop. ... "
" ... These brand new headsets are not working the way they should with my iPhone 7S. ... "
" ... I've called them twice, and will try one more time - if all the issues are not resolved, these are going back for a full refund. ... "
" ... They controls stop working. ... The playback stops randomly. ... "
" ... I got a broken pair ... "
Bass
14bose, highs, balanced, sound, signature
+100%
" ... As expected, better than the previous version, more sound range, lighter, and more bass than the Bose QuietComfort 35 of course the bose has the best noise cancelling but there are not much difference. ... "
" ... I like the deeper sounding bass as well. ... "
" ... These headphones do have more bass than the HD 600's or Momentums, but I actually enjoy the extra kick because it isn't the same as my other headphones. ... "
" ... Sound-wise the Bose bluetooth headphones are noticeably better (deeper base, generally better sound clarity) and they fold up quite a bit smaller than the Plantronics. ... "
" ... Sound quality is good (you need to like a little more base), battery life is a major plus. ... "
" ... It has an open soundstage with clear highs and clean bass. ... "
" ... The bass is a tad heavy, which is something I love. ... The bass isn't as heavy as my old headphones, but it's close. ... I like the slightly punchy bass, too. ... "
" ... Even the bass is great. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 3937.01 meters
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes
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