Probably my favorite feature of these headphones, which is usually found on more expensive brands, are the smart sensors in the ear cups. There is also the option of open-listening mode which allows you to flip a switch in order to hear what’s going on around you without taking your headphones off. The BackBeat PRO 2 also gives you the option to connect to a second device, which is nice if you want to switch between your laptop and smartphone. Once in pairing mode, just head to your device and look for PLT BB PRO 2 and choose it, you should be connected instantly. Ease of Useīluetooth pairing is pretty straight forward, just push up on the power button and hold for a second until pairing mode is activated. Overall the Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2 are very well built, comfortable and are made from great materials, although the aesthetic part that may give some users pause. Over on the left ear cup, you’ll find the Controllable active noise canceling (ANC) button, the volume wheel, the track forward/reverse, and the play/pause button. On the right earcup, you’ll find the power/Bluetooth pairing button, microphone button, MicroUSB charging port, 3.5mm AUX port, and a slightly more prominent Plantronics logo. I do wish they folded into each other for easier storage into a bag or backpack but that’s not a deal breaker. The ear cups also have a 2-way pivot design which is nice for laying them down on the table so they won’t wobble. I did appreciate that the left and right ear indicators are prominently displayed inside of the ear cup driver area in large letters. The earcups are made from a nice supple material covering and very cushy padding. Plantronics branding is on the headband as well, but it is subtle and not over pronounced as some other brands. The padding on the bottom of the headband is very comfortable and I was able to wear the headphones for a few hours without feeling I had to adjust for comfort. The breathable material is perforated with small holes to allow the heat from your head to circulate, and it works fairly well. The headband is very well made wrapped in what looks like leather around the top and a breathable material on the bottom. I will say the aesthetic design isn’t going to appeal to everyone and I’m still not a huge fan of the faux wood grain but it eventually melts away. The wood grain is especially an eyebrow raiser at first glance. All of these materials are wonderfully crafted, look and feel premium and are of solid build quality, they just seem an odd mix. Like someone fighting to find their identity with an odd mix of faux wood, faux metal, supple padding, and textured plastics. The aesthetic design of the Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2 headphones is kind of confusing. Carrying pouch The wood grain takes some getting used to and looks out of place.Weight: 0.64 lbs/289 grams What’s In The Box.Battery: 24 hours of listening time, six months DeepSleep Charge time up to 3 hours.Connection: Bluetooth® 4.0 + EDR, HSP 1.2, HFP 1.6 (Wideband), can stream music up to 100 meters (330 feet).Controllable active noise canceling (ANC).Play/Pause – FFW/REV and volume wheel on the ear cup Specifications Packed with features and comfort usually reserved for headphones priced above them, the Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2 are a lot of headphone for the price. Read on to see why we’ve given them a Top Pick of 2017 Award. The Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2 could be the one pair of headphones that makes you finally open your pocketbook. Reading review after review sometimes still doesn’t help you make a comfortable choice, after all, a good pair of headphones is an investment. We’ve reviewed a good number of them, many of which we found to be brilliant adding to an already difficult choice for you. Given the amount of choice on the market, a good pair of headphones can be daunting to find.
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