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

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 and Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation). 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 vs. Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation)
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 5.8 g 5.4 g Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) are lighter than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case with earphones: 38.6 g Charging case: 6.06 cm x 2.17 cm x 4.52 cm / 45.6 g
Colour Black -
Protection Sweat-resistant, water-resistant IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation)
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 Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation)
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation)
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, skip track, voice assistant Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, audio transparency, ANC on/off
CABLE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation)
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable - detachable -
FEATURES Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation)
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 DSP Wireless audio sharing
BATTERY AND CHARGING Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation)
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 60 mAh -
Battery Life 6.5 hour(s) 5 hour(s) Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation).
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 6.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 19 hours
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
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
Auto On/Off - Yes
OTHERS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation)
Included Accessories 2 pairs of ear tips (small, large), charging case (440 mAh) 3 pairs of silicone ear tips, wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Compliant Standards IP54 -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
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