Side by side comparison and review of Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 2 SE and Sony WH-1000XM3. 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 | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 2 SE | 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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| Height | - | 26.5 cm | |
| Width | - | 18.6 cm | |
| Depth | - | 2.93 cm | |
| Weight | 289 g | 255 g | Sony WH-1000XM3 are lighter than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 2 SE headphones. |
| Colour | - | Black | Silver | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 100 m | - | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 2 SE | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | 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) | 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 | Yes | Both headphones 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 | 20 - 20000 Hz | 4 - 40000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 2 SE. |
| Sensitivity | 93 dB | 104.5 dB/mW | Sony WH-1000XM3 have higher sensitivity than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 2 SE. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 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 Pro 2 SE | 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 Pro 2 SE | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Controls | - | Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button |
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| CABLE | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 2 SE | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Cable Type | USB charge cable Headphones cable |
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 Pro 2 SE | 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 Pro 2 SE | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Capacity | 680 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 24 hour(s) | 38 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 2 SE. |
| 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 | 4380 hours | 200 hours | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 2 SE have longer standby time than Sony WH-1000XM3. |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | 3 hour(s) | The charging of both headphones last the same time. |
| Included Qty | - | 1 |
| CONNECTIONS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 2 SE | 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 Pro 2 SE | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Included Accessories | Travel pouch | Carrying case, airplane adapter | |
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| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - labour - 90 days Limited warranty - parts - 1 year |