Side by side comparison and review of Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 and Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Product Generation | - | 3rd generation | |
Height | - | 3.079 cm | |
Width | - | 1.826 cm | |
Depth | - | 1.921 cm | |
Weight | 5.8 g | 4.28 g | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) are lighter than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 headphones. |
Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case with earphones: 38.6 g | Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g | |
Colour | Black | White | |
Protection | Sweat-resistant, water-resistant | Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | Ear-bud | |
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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 | - | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 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, Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking |
MICROPHONE | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Operation Mode | - | Beamforming |
REMOTE CONTROL | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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Controls | Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, skip track, voice assistant | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant |
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CABLE | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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Cable Type | Micro-USB charge cable - detachable | USB-C to Lightning cable |
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FEATURES | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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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, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors | |
Additional Functions | DSP | Wireless audio sharing |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Capacity | 60 mAh | - | |
Battery Life | 6.5 hour(s) | 6 hour(s) | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd 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 6 hours Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours Continuous talk: up to 4 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 20 hours |
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Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | - | |
Auto On/Off | - | Yes |
OTHERS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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Included Accessories | 2 pairs of ear tips (small, large), charging case (440 mAh) | Lightning to USB-C cable, Lightning charging case | |
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Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | |
Compliant Standards | IP54 | - | |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |