In depth comparison and review of Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 500 and Sony WH-1000XM3. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 500 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Series | 500 Series | - | |
| Height | - | 26.5 cm | |
| Width | - | 18.6 cm | |
| Depth | - | 2.93 cm | |
| Weight | - | 255 g | |
| Colour | Teal | Black | Silver | |
| Earpad Material | Memory foam | - | |
| Protection | Moisture-resistant, sweat-resistant | - | |
| Design | Sports | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 500 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony WH-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | |
| Volume Limiting Function | - | Yes | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | |
| Frequency Response | - | 4 - 40000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | 104.5 dB/mW | |
| Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 500 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | - | |
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| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 500 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, next/previous track | Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button |
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| CABLE | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 500 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Cable Type | - | USB-C charge cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | - | Gold |
| FEATURES | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 500 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant | |
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| Sensors | - | Atmospheric pressure sensor | |
| Additional Functions | - | Touch panel |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 500 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 18 hour(s) | 38 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 500. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours |
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| Standby Time | - | 200 hours | |
| Charging Time | - | 3 hour(s) | |
| Included Qty | - | 1 |
| CONNECTIONS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 500 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | USB (power only) Headphones |
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| OTHERS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 500 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Included Accessories | - | Carrying case, airplane adapter | |
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| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - labour - 90 days Limited warranty - parts - 1 year |
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