Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) vs. Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud)

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In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) and Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud). 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.

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Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) vs. Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud)
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 1st generation -
Height 3.09 cm -
Width 2.18 cm -
Depth 2.4 cm -
Weight 5.4 g 5.8 g Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) are lighter than Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 6.06 cm x 2.17 cm x 4.52 cm / 45.6 g Charging case with earphones: 38.6 g
Colour - Black
Protection IPX4 Sweat-resistant, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud)
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
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)
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - WindSmart technology
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ -
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <3%
Sensitivity - 94 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm - 5.8 mm
Features Apple H1 chip -
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud)
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud)
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, audio transparency, ANC on/off Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, skip track, voice assistant
CABLE Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud)
Cable Type - Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud)
Features - Voice alerts
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
Sensors Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor -
Additional Functions Wireless audio sharing DSP
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud)
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 60 mAh
Battery Life 5 hour(s) 6.5 hour(s) Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud) lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation).
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 4.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 3.5 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 18 hours
Continuous playback: up to 6.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 19 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud)
Included Accessories 3 pairs of silicone ear tips, wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable 2 pairs of ear tips (small, large), charging case (440 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Compliant Standards - IP54
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
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