Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) and Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud). 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Product Generation | 2nd generation | - | |
| Height | 3.09 cm | - | |
| Width | 2.18 cm | - | |
| Depth | 2.4 cm | - | |
| Weight | 5.3 g | 5.8 g | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) are lighter than Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 6.06 cm x 2.17 cm x 4.52 cm / 50.8 g | Charging case with earphones: 38.6 g | |
| Colour | White | Black | |
| Protection | Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant | Sweat-resistant, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud). |
| 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 H2 chip, Adaptive Transparency technology, vent system for pressure equalisation, MagSafe charging case with Precision Finding, MagSafe charging case with Apple U1 chip | - |
| MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | Beamforming | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC/transparency | Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, skip track, voice assistant |
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| CABLE | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to Lightning cable | Micro-USB charge cable - detachable |
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| FEATURES | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) |
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| Features | - | Voice alerts | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - | |
| Sensors | Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, skin-detecting sensors, touch control | - | |
| Additional Functions | Wireless audio sharing | DSP |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 60 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 6 hour(s) | 6.5 hour(s) | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation). |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (personalised spatial audio, head tracking on): up to 5.5 hours Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 30 hours Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 24 hours |
Continuous playback: up to 6.5 hours Continuous talk: up to 4 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 19 hours |
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| Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
| Charging Time | - | 2 hour(s) | |
| Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
| OTHERS | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) |
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| Included Accessories | 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), Lightning to USB-C cable, MagSafe charging case with speaker and lanyard loop | 2 pairs of ear tips (small, large), charging case (440 mAh) | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
| Compliant Standards | - | IP54 | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |
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