The future of headphones is already more than decided: the cables must disappear. If mainstream headphones are still reluctant to give in to the advent of wireless technology, sports headphones have long bet heavily on bluetooth technology. Playing sports requires freedom of movement, and having a cable connected to your iPhone on the one hand forces you to carry the phone with you, something that with the current models of more than 5 inches is not always comfortable, and on the other hand the cable is always it hooks where it shouldn't. Plantronics is a brand that has long offered us excellent wireless headphones designed for athletes, and Its new BackBeat Fit model is an excellent option for those looking for light, comfortable headphones with good sound and resistant to inclement weather.. Also, this model can be yours, so read carefully until the end of the post.
Maximum comfort
The shape of the headphones is designed to fit perfectly in your ear and hold without being uncomfortable. the material in which they are made in addition to anti-slip is very flexible and putting on the headphones is very simple, and the piece that is inserted into the ear canal fits very well and is fixed so that the headphones do not fall with the normal movements of any sporting activity. You can run or do gym activities without having to adjust the headphones every so often, so you only have to worry about improving your marks, not that they can fall.
As a negative point to point out that they only include one pad size, which in my case fits perfectly, but other people with smaller ears may need a smaller one. Access to the controls is also comfortable thanks to the fact that they are in the pieces placed on the ear, not only will you be able to control music playback but you will also be able to answer calls.
Water and sweat resistance
Sports headphones must be prepared to resist inclement weather, and sweat, and with these BackBeat Fit you will not have any problem thanks to the fact that they are resistant to both. IP57 certification certifies that there will be no problem with dust or waterAlthough they are not intended for use in water sports as is evident from the fact that Bluetooth technology does not work underwater. The material in which they are made is very flexible and soft to the touch, and the finish in bright colors also has to add reflective elements on the back that will add a little more visibility.
With application for iOS and Android
Plantronics often adds something extra to its headsets with an app that allows you to control some of the headsets' functions. Thanks to the application for iOS and Android you can change the language of the alerts, update the firmware of the headphones and even manage which device you want it to connect to. When you turn them on, have you connected to the iPhone and do you want to use them with your iPad? You just have to open the application and select the iPad, much more comfortable than going around linking and unlinking devices according to the one you want to use at that moment.
Autonomy of up to 8 hours
Battery is always the weak point of these headphones, but these BackBeat Fit promise up to 8 hours of battery life on a single charge. Although I have not been able to verify it because I have never been using them for 8 hours in a row, my calculations are very close to that duration in real life, and depending on how you use them you can enjoy them without problems for a week. Also, thanks to the battery indicator that iOS includes in the status bar, and the auditory alerts that always tell you how much listening time you have left each time you turn them on, it will never take you by surprise and you will not be able to enjoy your favorite music. And if this were to happen, a 15 minute charge will give you up to an hour of autonomy.
Sound quality without isolating you
Playing sports outdoors with headphones listening to music is a delight, but we cannot forget that it is not at all advisable to isolate ourselves from the world around us, whether we are in the country or in the city. Using headphones that completely isolate you from the outside is a serious mistake that can lead to accidents, and that is why these BackBeat Fit offer you sound quality and perfect power that allows you to enjoy your music without being isolated from what surrounds you. The audio quality is more than good, anyone who has tried headphones from this brand will know that there are no unpleasant surprises., and the volume is more than enough even when playing sports in the city with traffic noise around. The bluetooth range is the usual one for these devices, up to 10 meters. In practice I have not suffered disconnections when I have taken my iPhone with me, the audio has been of good quality without cuts.
Conclusion
The Plantronics BackBeat Fit are an excellent option for those looking for a Bluetooth headset with enough autonomy for several days and with a sound quality that clearly differentiates them from other more affordable models. Its materials resistant to water and dust will make you forget about external aggressions, and its use is very comfortable for most users.Although those with smaller ears may have trouble not including different sized ear pads. Their value for money is good, and you can buy them online in stores like Amazon.
Editor's opinion
- Editor's rating
- 4.5 star rating
- Exceptional
- Plantronics BackBeat Fit
- Review of: Luis Padilla
- Posted on:
- Last modification:
- Integrated
- Comfort
- Sound
- Price quality
Pros and cons
Pros
- Available in different colors
- Good finishes and materials
- Very comfortable
- Water and sweat resistance
- Good sound without cuts
- Integrated volume control
- Hands-free function
- Autonomy of 8 hours in continuous playback
Cons
- Range 10 meters
- Does not include pads of different sizes
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Plantronics BackBeat FIT Headphones
Sound quality????? I have never ever regretted a purchase so much. 80 euros and they sound worse than those of the AVE. In addition to having very little volume, nefarious apps and null support.
They will have paid you well.
A product with 297 Amazon 5-star ratings and 112 4-star ratings speaks for itself. The same as your comment.
Hello Luis, great analysis, although I can't decide between these or the powerbeats 3 because of the w1 chip, or see if it is possible that you will review these.
I have another question, what cover are you wearing? I'm just looking for one that's thin but doesn't cover the bottom so I can use it with the speaker dock.
Thanks and regards.
Apple's W1 chip will provide your headphones with exclusive functions such as automatic pairing according to the iCloud account, something quite comfortable. Do not doubt that if some Beats with W1 fall into our hands, we will review it, and I assure you that we will do it with the AirPods as soon as they are available.
Buenas tardes. Saying that I have had them for a little over two years, after searching, buying and returning other different models, I finally found these. Since then I never go out without them, even when I go out for a little run I wear them at low volume as "background music" and I listen perfectly to the other person.
The maximum volume is more than acceptable, what's more, even in motivational songs I don't usually turn it up all the way. It may be that by not completely isolating (which I agree with the article on, it seems necessary to do so) the sound is not as enveloping as that of "in-ear" headphones, a headband or even a high-end home computer. definition…
I use them mostly for sports, the controls are intuitive, fully compatible with the iPhone, including Siri. For me, who once became obsessed with the search for the perfect headphones for running, they deliver perfectly. They have spent summers of unbearable heat, winters with sub-zero cold and rain, a Madrid marathon passed through water, etc.
And there they continue to fight, it seems to me a product that has turned out very well for me and when I have read the article I have not been able to avoid commenting on my opinion, I cannot agree more.
Greetings, Isidro.
It is possible with a Firmware update, for this BACKBEAT FIT; Allow to connect
at once; The BackBeat 81665-01 Phone and Audio Adapter. To be listening to the TV or chain
Musical and pending if there are calls, to be able to answer them with them.
Is the draw only for Spain?
No it's international
Disappointing: The "Fit 2016 (PLT)" with its discontinued counterpart "BackBeat 906".
I needed to try a Firmware update, for this BACKBEAT FIT 2016; When memorizing (as they count on the «Fit 2016» page) 8 different bluetooth devices, I was counting on this to finally allow the connection of the Telephone and also any bluetooth device, to be listening to the music channel, PC or TV, like the old and discontinued "BackBeat 906". With which you could answer the calls, without stopping listening, music or any sound from the PC or TV, when cutting the calls.
They advise me from the (house) that I asked for an update for the «FIT» a year ago, that «USE», others the size of those of Aviation Pilots, (for the large size). "(I do not like)". Only these little ones, because they are also good for going for a walk, (I don't see myself for a walk with Pilot helmets).
With the «BackBeat 906», I often go for a walk, but they are Very Old and worn.
CONCLUSION: The more modern and current, the more garbage and more expensive, only low quality "Business".