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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style
    2. Comfort
    3. Controls
    4. Breathability
    5. Portability
    6. Case
    7. Build Quality
    8. Stability
    9. Headshots 1
    10. Headshots 2
    11. Top
    12. In The Box
  5. Sound
    1. Sound Profile
    2. Frequency Response Consistency
    3. Raw Frequency Response
    4. Bass Accuracy
    5. Mid Accuracy
    6. Treble Accuracy
    7. Peaks/Dips
    8. Imaging
    9. Passive Soundstage
    10. Virtual Soundstage
    11. Weighted Harmonic Distortion
    12. Test Settings
  6. Isolation
    1. Noise Isolation
    2. Leakage
  7. Microphone
    1. Microphone Style
    2. Recording Quality
    3. Noise Handling
  8. Active Features
    1. Battery
    2. App Support
  9. Connectivity
    1. Bluetooth
    2. Non-Bluetooth Wireless
    3. Wired
    4. PC Compatibility
    5. PC / PS4 Compatibility
    6. PlayStation Compatibility
    7. Xbox Compatibility
    8. Base/Dock
  10. Comments

Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 Wireless 2016 vs Beats Studio3 Wireless

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 Wireless 2016
Beats Studio3 Wireless

Tested using Methodology v1.4

Updated Jan 12, 2024 09:24 PM

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Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 Wireless 2016 Picture
Beats Studio3 Wireless Picture

Variants

  • BackBeat Pro 2 (Black)
  • BackBeat Pro 2 (Gray, SE)
  • Studio3 Wireless (A-COLD-WALL* Cement)
  • Studio3 Wireless (Blue)
  • Studio3 Wireless (Defiant Black)
  • Beats Studio3 (Matte Black)
  • Studio3 Wireless (Midnight Black)
  • Studio3 Wireless (Red)
  • Studio3 Wireless (Shadow Grey)
  • Studio3 Wireless (White)

Our Verdict

Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 Wireless 2016

Beats Studio3 Wireless

The Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 Wireless 2016 are a better wireless over-ear than the Beats Studio3 Wireless. The Beats have a slightly better-balanced default sound than the Plantronics. They're also more comfortable and portable and have a sleeker design that's stable enough for the gym and sports. On the other hand, the Plantronics have a better wireless range and battery life than the Beats. They also have easier-to-use controls with more functionality, and they sound a bit more exciting thanks to their deep and powerful bass range.

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