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Plantronics Backbeat Pro 2 Review

UPDATE [March 2022]: This product is no longer available. You can pick a current model from our updated list of the best noise-canceling headphones.

The last time we checked out a Plantronics product we weren’t sure how to feel about it. The Backbeat Pro+ were a decent pair of headphones but they weren’t the prettiest, they were hard to use, and they were also bulky. Now we get a chance to look at the new Backbeat Pro 2 headphones which seem to have fixed some of these issues, but is it enough?

What’s inside

In the box you’ll get a nice carrying pouch with the headphones safely inside. then you’ll get a 3.5mm audio cable, micro USB charging cable, and the instruction booklet.

Build & Design

Shown here hadging off Adam’s desk, the Plantronics Backbeat Pro have long been a favorite of ours.

When it comes to the build, the Backbeat Pro 2s feel solid and more refined than their previous versions. They’re still packed with features, but they’re slimmer than both the original Backbeat Pros and the Backbeat Pro +. That’s not to say that they’re still not bulky (because they are), but the bulk is way more manageable now. Much more similar to in size and feel to some of its competitors like the Sony H.ear on Wireless NCs. These are mostly made of plastic, but there is a nice pleather padding on the ear cups and headband. The bottom portion of the headband is even made of a breathable mesh to help with comfort.

One of the defining features of the Backbeat Pro line of headphones is the amount of control the user has overt their music without needing to reach for a source device. That trend continues here with buttons, switches, and rotating wheels all over the place. On the right ear cup there’s a multifunction button on the side, micro USB and 3.5mm inputs on the bottom. Along the edges you’ll find another button and then a switch. We’ll go over the exact functionality of each one in the next section of the review. The left ear cup has a single switch along the edge, playback buttons on the side, and a rotating volume ring.

As far as design goes these definitely grew on me. The plastic is entirely black but the ear cups have a textured pattern to them that’s a little weird at first, but you get used to it. The headphone padding is a dark brown that kind of gives the headphones a more professional-ish look. What does throw off the look slightly is the fake wood pattern on the outside of the ear cups. Though I grew to like it, at first glance it looks completely out of place and I can see how this kind of design wouldn’t be for everyone. One other aspect of the headphones that I wasn’t fond of is that they don’t have the ability to fold. The ear cups swivel 90 degrees so it’s easy to slide them back into the carrying pouch when you need to, but if you’re looking to save space in your bag while traveling or commuting you might have an issue with these.

Connection

One of the most impressive aspects of the headphones has to be the connection. Using Class 1 Bluetooth, these are able to stream up to 100 feet. In our testing it was a little closer to 80, but that’s still more than enough. It has a similar range to the Beats Solo3 Wireless but lacks the part where it seamlessly connects to your devices. The Backbeat Pro 2 is still easy enough to connect to (and it does have NFC so you shouldn’t have a problem if you have a compatible device), but you’re going to have to go to Bluetooth settings and click to connect occasionally.

As we mentioned before, the Backbeat Pro 2 still have a confusingly robust set of switches and buttons, but they give you complete control over basically everything. You can pause/play music, skip between tracks, or adjust volume using the controls on the left ear cup. That’s also where you’ll find the switch to turn on or off active noise canceling as well as the “Open Mic” mode. This uses the microphones in the headphones to let sound in so you can hear what’s going on around you. It came in handy when the train I was on was experiencing delays. I could hear exactly what was being said by the conductor without ever taking my headphones off. You can also access any personal assistants or answer phone calls by pressing the button on the side of the right ear cup. If you take them off, sensors in the ear cup will know that you’re no longer listening to music and pause automatically.

Battery Life

Plantronics claims a battery life of 24 hours of constant playback and that seems to be correct. I say “seems to be” because I’ve been using these on and off for about a week straight for hours at a time and still haven’t been able to get them to die. If you mainly listen at your desk or during commutes, you can easily make these last a week or two. Tapping the button on the right ear cup when you’re not wearing them will also illuminate tiny indicator lights so you know how much juice you have left.

Sound Quality

These are active noise canceling headphones, but don’t expect to get much noise canceling out of them. Where other headphones cut out low hums from trains pretty much entirely, the Backbeat Pro 2 more like cut it in half. It was significantly less obtrusive ot the listening experience, but it was still there.

Lows

The Backbeat Pro 2s have a decently strong low end that makes songs enjoyable, but they are a little too big sounding in my opinion. Songs that have deep thumping bass kicks or rumbling bass lines tend to sound a bit muddy. That’s not to say that it sounds bad, but it definitely bleeds just a little too much into the lower mids. A good example of this is in “L.E.S” by Childish Gambino where the bass kick throughout the song is given too much prominence.

Mids

Besides the occasional muddiness in the lower mids, vocals were nicely detailed. They sit just slightly above everything going on underneath them but it was enough to give them prominence. The dreamy vocals of “Let it Happen” by Tame Impala sounded great, even though some of the background elements were a little too forward.

Highs

The highs found a nice balance between having a good enough amount of detail without becoming piercing. The airy reverb I look for in hi-hats and cymbals got cut down a little but even on max volume they were comfortable to listen to.

Conclusion

One of the most important aspects of buying something is the price, and I think I kind of like leaving this until the conclusion. If you want a Bluetooth pair of active noise canceling headphones, you have a few options like the Bose QC35s or Sony H.ear on Wireless NC that immediately come to mind. But both are about $350. This is where the Plantronics Backbeat Pro 2 takes the cake, because they only cost $199. Of course the ANC is nowhere near as good, so if that’s the most important feature to you then you may want to spend a little more. But there are still a few really useful features these offer, even if they are a little confusing to use. They have a great battery life, decent sound, are fairly comfortable, and are almost half the cost of their competitors. If you want the best ANC headphones around, these aren’t them. But if you would never in a million years pay almost $400 after taxes for headphones, the Plantronics Backbeat Pro 2 might the bang for your buck deal you’ve been waiting for.

Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2+ [204800-01]

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Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2+ [204800-01] – Bluetooth headphones with HI-FI USB adapter

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Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2+ USB HI-FI Adapter for PC is a new model of wireless headphones. It features a long battery life and a Class 1 USB Bluetooth adapter for quick connection to a computer for music streaming with superb stereo sound.

Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2+ 9 Wireless HeadphonesThe 0020 with controlled Active Noise Canceling will fill your days with music, allowing you to enjoy the freedom of wireless technology and surround sound.

Experience the true sound of music

In many computers, Bluetooth technology was not designed to listen to music or use a headset. The Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2+ and Bluetooth High Definition USB dongle deliver superbly detailed music, movies and videos, allowing you to use your computer as an entertainment center. With support for up to 24 hours of continuous streaming, a power saving feature, and continuous listening with an optional cable, you can listen to a very long playlist.

The music you listen to sets the mood for the whole day. Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2+ Wireless Headphones let you brighten up every moment of your life. Take advantage of the active noise canceling feature so that nothing disturbs your personal space. With up to 24 hours of battery life support, you can listen to your audio without limit. Enjoy wireless freedom with Class 1 Bluetooth with headphone range up to 100 meters*. Plus, by connecting to two devices at the same time, you can easily switch between movies on your tablet and music or calls on your smartphone.

Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2+ Headphones with 40mm drivers and ANC on demand. It is a continuation of the popular BackBeat Pro, but differs in 35% smaller dimensions and 15% less weight compared to its predecessor. Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2+ can work for a day on a single battery charge, and a 3.5 mm audio jack allows you to use headphones even when discharged. They have more ergonomic ear cushions, as well as a pad that evenly distributes weight, allowing you to comfortably listen to music for a long time.

As a wireless interface, the headphones use Bluetooth Class 1, which operates within a radius of up to 100 meters and can connect to multiple devices simultaneously via Multipoint technology. Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2+ recognizes the moment of putting on and taking off, starting and pausing playback automatically.

Hi-Fi Sound for Computers

Bluetooth BT600 USB Adapter [205250-01] Class 1 USB Adapter for Computers provides superb volume music streaming.

Control the silence

Do you need to stay quiet and focus? With controlled active noise cancellation, you can isolate yourself from the outside world and be alone with yourself, being in a crowded place, at the touch of a button. To listen to announcements and conversations of people around you, it is enough to turn on the mode of listening to surrounding sounds. When you remove your headphones, Smart Sensors automatically pause music playback, resuming it when you put your headphones back on.

Immerse yourself in superior sound

Whether listening to music or watching movies, you’ll be amazed at the richness and clarity of the BackBeat PRO 2+ headset that distinguishes all Plantronics products. The headset delivers bright highs, natural-sounding mids, and amazing bass depth with minimal distortion.

Bluetooth class 1 support

Remote control of devices up to 100 m.

24-hour battery life

Up to 24 hours of wireless music playback on a single charge.

Controllable Active Noise Cancellation

Controllable Active Noise Cancellation lets you block out ambient sounds at the touch of a button.

Spacious and rich sound

Immerse yourself in the world of superior sound offered by Plantronics, with crystal-clear highs and rich, deep bass.

Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2+ headphone specifications with USB HI-FI adapter

  • Controlled Active Noise Cancellation

    • One-touch Active Noise Cancellation minimizes outside noise and muffles ambient sounds.
  • 40 mm drivers for renowned Plantronics 9 sound quality0020
    • High-definition surround sound and powerful speakers provide the perfect balance of rich bass, crisp highs and natural mids for your music.
  • Up to 24 hours listening and talking
    • Listen to music, watch movies and talk on the phone wirelessly for up to 24 hours. In addition, the headset can keep the battery charged for up to 21 days in standby mode and up to six months in DeepSleep hibernation mode.
  • Bluetooth® class 1 compatible
    • Enjoy rich and realistic sound up to 100 m from your Class 1 Bluetooth®-enabled smartphone or tablet.
  • Ambient listening mode
    • One-button Controlled Surround Listening Mode lets you listen to airport announcements or conversations around you without removing your headphones.
  • Multipoint technology
    • Multipoint technology allows you to simultaneously connect to two devices wirelessly, so you can easily switch between listening to music or watching movies on your tablet and making calls on your smartphone.
  • Smart Sensor Technology
    • Smart Sensors automatically stop and resume music playback when you take your headset off and put it back on. This helps conserve battery life and ensures that you don’t miss your favorite song.
  • 2-way headphone swivel
    • With soft pads and a 2-way swivel behind-the-ear design, BackBeat PRO 2+ delivers the ultimate in comfort, allowing you to enjoy music, movies and phone calls during a long day at work or on a flight.
  • Compact design for easy transport
    • The movable ear cups can be folded down to store in a protective nylon travel case that fits easily into a bag.
  • Intuitive on-ear controls
    • Simple and intuitive on-ear controls let you manage your music and calls with a single touch.
  • 3.5 mm connector
    • 3.5 mm jack allows easy connection to non-Bluetooth® devices.
  • Voice status notifications
    • Voice status notifications allow you to monitor the battery level.

Audio

Squelch

  • Controlled active noise canceling

Connectivity

Tablet (3.5mm)

  • Yes

Tablet

  • Yes

Mobile phone (3.5mm)

  • Yes

PC

  • Yes

Mobile phone

  • Yes

Mac

  • Yes

PC

  • Yes

Hands-free options

Bluetooth headset

  • Yes

Wireless Technology

Bluetooth technology

  • Bluetooth® 4. 0 + EDR, HSP 1.2, HFP 1.6 (Wideband)

Power supply

Talk/standby time

  • Up to 24 hours listening, up to six months DeepSleep

Battery type

  • Rechargeable, non-replaceable, lithium-ion

Charging time

  • Up to 3 hours

Connection

Wireless Range

  • Music streaming up to 100 meters away

Multi-Point Technology

  • Yes

Bluetooth USB adapter

  • Yes

Audio

Microphone

  • Two-channel DSP microphone

A2DP

  • Yes

Status notices

  • Battery remaining notifications

Headphone speakers

  • Speakers 40 mm

Miscellaneous

In the box

  • BackBeat PRO 2 Headphones, Micro USB Charging Cable, Bluetooth USB Adapter, 3. 5mm Cable, Travel Case

Physical properties

Weight

  • 1.2 lbs

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Why is Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 better than others?

  • Driver block size?
    40mm vs 35.38mm
  • Number of microphones?
    2 vs 1.17
  • Warranty period?
    2 years vs 1.45 years
  • Maximum range (Bluetooth) bluetooth?
    100m vs 11.38m
  • Battery capacity?
    680mAh vs 617. 69mAh

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User Reviews

Sound Quality

has active noise cancellation (noise isolation)

✔Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2

This type of device allows you to listen at lower volume levels, which results in less ear fatigue because you don’t have to crank up the volume to drown out background noise. Ideal for use on airplanes and morning transport.

lowest frequency

Lowest frequency at which the device produces sound. The lower the low frequencies are set, the stronger and richer the bass.

highest frequency

20000Hz

The highest frequency at which the device produces sound. The higher the high frequencies are tuned, the cleaner and more collected the treble.

driver block size

A driver is a component that plays sound in a device. The larger the drivers, the more powerful they are and can reproduce lower bass.

resistance

32 Ohms

Electrical resistance of the device to waves passing through it. The lower the resistance, the easier it is to get louder sounds and the less power is required.

sound pressure level

93dB/mW

Devices with higher sound pressure levels tend to be louder.

has a neodymium magnet

✖Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2

Units with neodymium magnets are lighter and more powerful than those using ferrite magnets. They also have more bass and cleaner highs.

is passive noise isolating

✔Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2

The sealed device acoustically isolates your ears from the environment so that sound cannot be heard by those around you.

Power

Battery life

Battery life (when in use) as specified by the manufacturer. With a longer battery life, you will charge your device less frequently.

charging time

Time required to fully charge the battery.

Has USB Type-C

✖Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2

USB Type-C has reversible connector orientation and cable routing.

has a battery level indicator

✔Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2

The indicator shows that the battery level is low.

has wireless charging

✖Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2

Supports Qi standard wireless charging. To charge your device, you just need to place it on the charging pad.

battery capacity

680mAh

Battery charge, or battery capacity, is the amount of electrical energy stored in the battery. The higher the battery charge, the longer the battery life.

has battery

✔Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2

The device’s battery can be charged and used again.

has a replaceable battery

✖Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2

In the event of a breakdown, the user can replace the battery

Connection

Connection

Wireless

Headphone connection type.

Bluetooth version

Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows you to transfer data between devices in close proximity using shortwave radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfer.

yes aptX Adaptive

✖Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2

aptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (from 279 kbps to 420 kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.

has aptX

✔Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2

aptX is a codec used for Bluetooth wireless audio transmission. It is developed by Qualcomm and supports 16-bit audio at 384 kbps.

yes LDAC

✖Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2

LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It supports a very high bit rate of 990 kbps, which provides high resolution audio. It can also automatically adjust the lower bitrate of 330Kbps or 660Kbps to improve stability.

Low Latency aptX

✖Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2

aptX Low Latency is a codec developed by Qualcomm. It uses Bluetooth 5.0 technology to provide low latency audio (around 40ms), which is useful when you want to avoid audio latency (such as when playing games).

yes aptX HD

✖Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2

aptX HD is a Bluetooth audio codec developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 24-bit audio (with a bit rate of 576 kbps).

yes AAC

✖Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2

AAC is the codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250 kbps. Since psychoacoustic modeling is used, AAC can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

maximum range (Bluetooth) bluetooth

The device can connect to another device over a long distance using Bluetooth/IR.

Features

has noise canceling microphone

✖Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2

These microphones are designed to filter out noise from the desired sound. Especially useful in noisy environments.

has Ambient Sound Mode

✖Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2

When in Ambient Sound mode, the microphones will let ambient noise through just enough to still be heard. This comes in handy when you want to listen to music but be aware of what’s going on around you, such as when you’re running but still want to hear cars passing by.

Auto Ear Detection

✖Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2

Sensors can detect when the headphones are out of the ears, music playback is paused, saving battery power.

number of microphones

The more microphones a device has, the better it filters out background noise and improves the overall sound recording quality.

has a mute feature

✔Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2

The device has the ability to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

MPI number

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Multipoint allows you to connect more devices via Bluetooth and easily switch between them. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without turning them off and on manually.

control panel built into the device

✔Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2

The control panel is located on the device so you can easily access and control the volume control without interacting with the cable or other device connected to it.

can be used as a headset

✔Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2

The headset is a single earpiece or a pair with a built-in microphone. Can be used for applications that require communication, i.e. Skype, voice chat games, mobile phones, etc.

has a control panel on the cable

✖Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2

The cable has a control panel that you can use to control the device without interacting with it.