Polk Audio UltraFit 500

131 reviews

Feb, 2025

Positive
sound (93)
comfort (52)
price (28)
design (17)
durability (14)

Negative
portability (8)
reliability (6)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 131 reviews of Polk Audio UltraFit 500. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Comments about the design and durability are overall positive. The price and comfort also get good opinions. Many are critical about the reliability. The portability and usability get mixed reviews.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Polk Audio UltraFit 500 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 75/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Polk Audio UltraFit 500

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Polk Audio UltraFit 500 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. People really like the usability. Many are less positive about the price. There are some mixed views about the sound.

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50% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Feb, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Polk Audio UltraFit 500

alaTest has collected and analyzed 117 user reviews of Polk Audio UltraFit 500 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. People really like the size and durability. The price and comfort also get good feedback. Views are divided on the portability. Some have doubts about the reliability.

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75% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Feb, 2025

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Polk Audio UltraFit 500

plays music, cabling options, ear bud options

hurts ears after 30 minutes of use, sound quality poor, can't get volume that high

Jul, 2014

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

a good backup to your primary

plays music, cabling options, ear bud options

hurts ears after 30 minutes of use, sound quality poor, can't get volume that high

Jul, 2014

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Finally, excellent headphone design!

I'm glad to have bought these headphones. Finally, someone understands the importance of design in making a high-quality, durable product. I read the reviews, but when they arrived today and I saw that the box came with a preview flap that held...

Well, I've had them for less than an hour, so I can't comment on durability from experience. But even so, headphones usually die a death from fraying where the wire meets the stiff sheath of the plug. Given the design I've seen so far, I'm expecting it...

Apr, 2012

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Broken after only 6 months

These were a comfortable experience but not durable. I'm not likely to buy another pair again.

Very comfortable in ear design. Nice long cord and secure fit with great sound, and as a nice side bonus they never seem to tangle. You pay a premium for these headphones and if you don't put them through their paces they're likely going to make you...

After using these for six months the long cord has a break that causes the sound to cut in and out. I went searching for replacement cords but it looks like if i want to get them functioning again I'm going to have to pay for a whole new pair

Apr, 2012

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Works for me!

I've found my new workout headphones!

Never falls out of ears (once properly fitted) ; Sound quality is acceptable ; Cable length is variable (thanks to handy included 5mm audio extensions) ; Look cool ; Can hear stuff around me ; Not dead on arrival (good QA)

Pricey

Jan, 2012

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Polk Audio UltraFit 500 In-Ear Sports Headphones (Black/Red)

my nephew love them

i didn't get a set

Jan, 2012

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Worth Every Penny!

I am not an audiophile but someone who like their music to sound good. This set of earphones really impress me and I am 100% satisfied with my purchase!

The ear pieces are very comfortable soft rubber. It seemed to direct the audio into my ear canal like no other earphones I have ever used. The bass is magnificent and loud! The audio quality was second to none

The ribbon cable is not the easiest to manage but it seems durable though. The short cable was too short and long cable too long for my use. I like to clip my cell phone to my waist band and listen to Pandora when I exercise. I was able to find a way...

Oct, 2011

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