Beats Solo3 review
May 18, 2020
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For an affordable headphones, Beats Solo3 and Plantronics BackBeat 500 are two comparable choices. Based on our rating, Solo3 has a total rating of 6.1 out of 10 vs 5 out of 10 for BackBeat 500.
Advantages Beats Solo3 over Plantronics BackBeat 500
- Foldable design
- Voice control
- Longer battery life: 40 hours vs 18 hours
Advantages Plantronics BackBeat 500 over Beats Solo3
- Less weight: 5.4oz vs 7.5oz
- Battery charging time: 1.5 hours vs 2 hours
Common features
- Wired mode available
- Detachable cables
- Built-in controls
- Battery free listening mode
Beats Solo3 vs Plantronics BackBeat 500
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Common
Product
Beats Solo3
Plantronics BackBeat 500
Model
Solo3
BackBeat 500
Brand
Beats
Plantronics
Reviews
7971
364
General
Wearing style
on ear
on ear
Enclosure
closed back
closed back
Wireless
Wired
Specifications
Transducer
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size, mm/inches
Impedance, Ohm
Frequency response, Hz
Total harmonic distortion (THD), %
Sensitivity (SPL), dB
Magnet type
Weight (headphones), g/oz
215/7.5
155/5.4
Comfort
Adjustable headband
Foldable
Noise cancelling
Active noise cancelling
Adjustable noise cancelling level
Microphone
Built-in microphone
In-line microphone
Detachable microphone
Cables
Detachable cable
Audio cable length, cm/ft
130/4.2
120/3.9
Jack connection (TRS)
3.5
3.5
Balanced connection
Control
Built-in control buttons
In-line control
Touch control
Voice control
Siri
App control
Control functions
volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, fast forward/rewind
Wireless connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth version
4.1
aptX
aptX HD (Hi-Res Audio)
Bluetooth profiles
NFC
Wi-Fi
Battery
Battery type
rechargable
rechargable
Battery life, hrs
40
18
Charging time, hrs
2
1.5
Charging port
micro USB
micro USB
Charging cable
micro USB to USB-A
micro USB to USB-A
Speed charge
Battery free listening mode
Battery level indicator
Additional features
Water resistance
Light indication
Additional audio features
In the box
Audio cable
Carry case
Charging cable
1/4 Adapter (6,35 mm)
Interchangeable ear pads
Headphones HeadphonesArena comparison rating
- 6.1Beats Solo3
- 5Plantronics BackBeat 500
The Beats Solo3 is better headphones in this comparison. Check Beats Solo3 price
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