For frequent travelers, the BackBeat Pro 2’s impressive battery life is its killer feature. A little added bass emphasis helps block out external noise so we can understand why Plantronics decided to go for a bass-heavy sound signature.ĭespite regular use, we struggled to completely drain the Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 headphones on a week-long vacation in New York – they lasted through both flights, a couple of train rides and random listening sessions throughout the week with ANC enabled at all times. We were pleasantly surprised to find ANC still works when playing music in wired mode, which means you can save a bit of battery when you don't mind going wired for a period. Plantronics carried over this sound signature to the BackBeat Pro 2, which most users will probably find pleasing to the ears.Īudiophiles will quibble about the overbearing bass but will be happy to know that using the BackBeat Pro 2 in wired mode tames the bass quite a bit. The original BackBeat Pro headphones offered a fun, slightly bass heavy sound signature.
It should be noted, however, that a hard case is available in the more expensive BackBeat Pro 2 Special Edition, which cost $50 (about £40, AU$67) more and come in a gray color. The headphones come with a soft zippered carrying pouch, which has a super soft lining to protect the headphones from scratches, and a second compartment to store your microUSB charging and 3.5mm headphone cables (a nice touch).Ī hard case would have been even better, but again, it's not really a deal breaker. They're also more compact and lay flatter when folded down for transport, which is another point in their favor. This is great news for travelers who have limited space and don’t want to be fatigued after long listening sessions.
Compared to the original Plantronics BackBeat Pro headphones, the Pro 2 are much smaller and lighter (290 grams vs the original's 340 grams).
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