![]() ![]() Like the earbuds themselves, this thing is super-compact. These mics feature “WindSmart” noise-cancellation tech that allows for clearer hands-free phone calls than you would otherwise get with these kinds of earbuds.Īs you might expect, the BackBeat Pro 5100 rely on a charger case. The only real feature worth noting here is the set of Dual MEMS microphones that dot the outside the earbuds themselves. What’s more, even if they’re not recommended for the gym, they do include basic sweat-proofing and IPX4 water resistance. ![]() I’d even go so far as to say they’re more minimalist than the Jabra Elite earbuds they’re inevitably going to be compared to. They're not quite premium but they lean further in that direction than the BackBeat Fit 3100 did. In terms of design, they’re little more than earbuds. The BackBeat Pro 5100 are a little more generic - but that’s not necessarily going to be a bad thing for everyone. Still, where a lot of the competition is trying to be everything for everyone, it was a little refreshing to see something a little more focused. To that end, they throw out a lot of the design choices that made the 3100 stand out from the crowd. It swings hard in the opposite direction and as name might lead you to believe, the 5100 are pitched more towards office-like settings and everyday commutes. The BackBeat Pro 5100 tries to rectify this. Read more Plantronics bolster their true wireless BackBeat lineup This last part meant that the BackBeat Fit 3100 simply couldn’t offer the same kind of sound quality that other true-wireless earbuds could. To that end, Plantronics opted for a conspicuous ear-hook, sweat-proof materials and - most importantly - a non-occlusive fit. Plantronics’ debut effort in the true wireless space was one driven by particular use-case.Ī lot of true wireless earbuds get used for fitness. In terms of look and feel, the Plantronics BackBeat Pro 5100 come across as a discrete break from everything the company was looking to achieve with the the BackBeat Fit 3100 - or, at the very least, a response to it. In Australia, you can buy the Plantronics BackBeat Pro 5100 for a recommended retail price of AU$299. ![]() Credit: PlantronicsĮven if they don’t reach the same heights that some of the more premium entries in the category do, I get the sense that the BackBeat 5100 are probably going to sound good enough for most people. There's another thirteen hours of usage contained on the charger case, bringing the total usage time to just shy of 20 hours. The BackBeat Pro 5100 feature a super lightweight form-factor, noise-cancelling microphones (for phone calls) and six and a half hours of playback per charge. Rather than opt for a workout-friendly feature set, the new Plantronics BackBeat Pro 5100 are pitched as a lighter, cheaper and longer-lasting alternative to Jabra's true wireless options.Īccordingly, the call-sheet for this one hits all the notes you’d expect. The Plantronics BackBeat Pro 5100 are pretty much the inverse of last year's BackBeat Fit 3100. Plantronics BackBeat Pro 5100 full review In Australia, the BackBeat Pro 5100 are priced at AU$299. ![]()
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