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Plantronics BackBeat 216

Plantronics BackBeat 216
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alaScore 76

286 reviews

May, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 286 reviews of Plantronics BackBeat 216. The average rating for this product is 3.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. People really like the bass quality and comfort. The usability and price are also mentioned favorably, but there are some critical comments about the reliability. There are some mixed views about the portability.

sound, price, usability, comfort, bass quality

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Plantronics BackBeat 216 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 76/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Plantronics BackBeat 216

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 43 user reviews of Plantronics BackBeat 216 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the noise isolation and durability. The price and bass quality also get good comments, but there are some negative views about the reliability and usability. Reviews about the design and portability are different.

sound, bass quality, price, durability, noise isolation

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56% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Plantronics BackBeat 216

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 156 user reviews of Plantronics BackBeat 216 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. Opinions about the bass quality and usability are overall positive. The price and comfort are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the reliability, while there are some mixed reviews about the portability.

sound, comfort, price, usability, bass quality

reliability

53% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : Carrie-Ann Skinner (techadvisor.co.uk)

Plantronics BackBeat 216 earphones review

 

The Plantronics BackBeat 216 earphones are mid-priced earbuds that are suitable for use with MP3 players and smartphones.

The Plantronics BackBeat 216 earphones are a value for money set of earphones, that offer extra functionality for iPhones users.

Jan, 2011
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Expert review by : Carrie-Ann Skinner (techadvisor.co.uk)

Plantronics BackBeat 216 review

 

At £39.99, the Plantronics BackBeat 216 earphones are mid-priced earbuds that are suitable for use with MP3 players, smartphones and any other device with a 3.5mm connector.

The Plantronics BackBeat 216 earphones are a value for money set of earphones, that offer extra functionality for iPhones users.

Jan, 2011
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Consumer review (walmart.com)

Great sound and comfortable!

 

Great sound quality and comfort. Don't cancel noise as well as I wanted.

Nov, 2015
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Consumer review (walmart.com)

Doesn't work with Kyocera Kona Flip Phone

 

Plantronics recommended this unit. I returned the headset as it did not work, at all, with my Kona flip phone. Bad recommendation. It might be fine for an Iphone, but not my flip phone. Volume control did not work, and the microphone did not work so...

Jul, 2015
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Consumer review (walmart.com)

Excellent

 

I bought this several years ago and used it while I exercised. It was great and I have love plantronics since.

Jun, 2015
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Consumer review (walmart.com)

So Rad!

 

A friend got me a pair of these and I love them. The sound quality is awesome and they stay in my ears when I skate. They also are great at blocking out outside noise.

Jun, 2015
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Consumer review (walmart.com)

Bright light headphones

 

Silicone ear buds great for latex sensitive individuals! The ear buds are not contoured so they do not stay in the ears...pop out during routine activity

Mar, 2015
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Consumer review (walmart.com)

Super Audio

 

Terrific noise canceling when on calls...great high quality cables. Sound quality is outstanding.

Feb, 2015
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Consumer review (officedepot.com)

Does the job, just don't move.

 

Easy to Use

Performance

Dec, 2014
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Consumer review (walmart.com)

Good sound, comfortable fit, but …

 

I've had mine for about three months. At first I liked it a lot, but two problems have cropped up, and I'll soon be replacing this with another brand/model. #1: I usually keep these in my pocket, and often, when I take them out, the rubber earpieces...

Sep, 2014
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