Plantronics Backbeat 116

Plantronics Backbeat 116
alaScore 76

37 reviews

May, 2013

alaTest has collected and analyzed 37 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviews about the build quality and value for money are overall positive. The comfort and microphone are also mentioned favorably. There are mixed comments on the bass quality and portability.

sound, microphone, comfort, value for money, build quality

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headsets the Plantronics Backbeat 116 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 76/100 = Good quality.

Review analysis

(Based on 37 reviews)

Expert Reviews  

User Reviews  

Showing 35 review(s)

Expert Reviews User Reviews
Showing 1 - 10 of 35 Show Reviews: in English | in other languages (7)

Consumer review by:

Amazon review summary for the Plantronics Backbeat 116

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 14 user reviews of the Plantronics Backbeat 116 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.5/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

43% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Consumer review by:

Works with Android Samsung Galaxy GS3

 

Microphone and pause/play button work on Samsung Galaxy GS3. Sound quality was much better compared to the headphones that came with the phone. Overall good purchase for the price.

Consumer review by:

ok sound, bad fit

 

sound is OK. wires does not tangle too often. plug is easy to remove (not like the apple crappy brands are trying to imitate now)

ADVERTISEMENT

Consumer review by:

ok sound, bad fit

 

sound is OK. wires does not tangle too often. plug is easy to remove (not like the apple crappy brands are trying to imitate now) only downfall is the fit. they are HUGE! HUGE! not necessarily bad, but not for every ear.

Consumer review by:

WOW!!!

 

I am using these on an HTC EVO Shift and using Player Pro for my music player. They are almost up to par with my $10 Sony MDR-E828LP's. These Sony's are cheap but sound amazing all around. These Plantronics may have them slightly licked when it comes...

Great Looks ; Light Weight ; Very Bright and Detailed Mids and Highs w/ Average to Decent Bass Output ; Very Clear Mic ; Comfortable when in ear

Cable feels like a stiff, thin shoe string but hasn't given me an issue yet, though I am skeptical as to its durability. Again, it has not been an issue yet. I like a little more bass from my in ear headphones but an eq adjustment has the bass output...

Consumer review by:

Meh

 

It's good to remember that everything has it's place and these headphones should be compared to the Apple Whites that come with your i-anything purchases. I wanted to try these because the ones from apple hurt the bottom part of my ear where they rest....

Consumer review by:

Good For What They Are

 

These headphones cost $20--something you need to remember when reviewing them. They are not meant to be replacement or competition for the high-end headphones that pump massive amounts of bass and deliver crystal-clear sound. Instead they are meant to...

Consumer review by:

Stolen

 

My daughter stole these from me and now won't give them back. When I had them it was great sound, comfortable fit and the mic worked great in the car. They are certainly better than the standard Apple earphones. I wish I had them back.

Consumer review by:

Just OK: the earpiece is bulky, plus control button is too high on cord

 

Overall, these headphones are fine, but I think that's where I'd leave it - fine. My biggest irk with them is that they are particularly bulky in your ear. What I mean by that is that they don't fit snugly into your ear like many similar products do,...

Consumer review by:

Great sound but a little uncomfortable for smaller ears

 

I've always wanted to find a pair of headphones that fit my smaller ears that wasn't sound canceling. I hoped these might be the ones, but I'm sad to say, they hurt my ears. I just couldn't find a comfortable way to fit them in. Although, every so...

Product Specifications

Configuration

DECT: No
Integrated Amplifier: No
LCD Display: No
Mute Control: No
Noise Cancellation: No
SCREEM: No
Speakers:STEREO
Switchbox from Telephone to Headset: No
Volume Control: No

Connectivity

Bluetooth: No
Connection:3.5 mm Plug
USB: No

General Features

Compatibility:for 4 and more brands
Product Type:In Ear Headset
Type:In Ear
etilize