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We are taking a break today from the usual tablets, TVs and smartphones and concentrate on a pair of wireless headsets. This is the first time we have seen a product this light and small. Usually, headsets are known to be quite big and heavy. Plantronics...
But for us, the Plantronics BackBeat Go was a nice headset, compared with the other reviewed models. We thought that the looks were much more attractive that what we've seen up until then. Also, the performance in was pretty much-spot for the majority of...
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Shopping for a stereo Bluetooth headset can be hit or miss. When looking for the best solution, do you choose a product made by a company known for their commitment and mastery of audio technology or one that is known for their Bluetooth technology? And h...
Comfortable, Great call quality, Easy to use...
Bass response is lacking, Volume is too low on certain devices...
At $99.99 the Plantronics BackBeat Go is a fantastic Bluetooth headset. It handles basic functions like phone calls and pairing amazingly. And the fact that it charges via micro-USB in around two and a half hours and boasts a talk time of about four and a...
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Stereo Bluetooth headphones are generally not the smallest, usually they are either on-ear or over-ear. The simple reason for that is that there needs to be space for the Bluetooth module and battery. Plantronics has managed to create in-ear Bluetooth h...
Bluetooth uses the A2DP profile for stereo music, and the BackBeat Go has the same. The compression this profile uses is a so-called subband codec, which is a relatively simple compression routine with a quality level comparable to Mpeg-1 layer II (mp3...
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The best thing about wireless headphones is that there are no dangly bits to get in the way, which comes in especially useful while you're out running. The Plantronics BackBeat Go wireless Bluetooth earphones make great use of this - they're little more t...
Decent sound balance, Good comfort and overall design, Decent value...
Bass a little lightweight, Earpieces are large, Mediocre battery life...
The Plantronics BackBeat Go wireless Bluetooth earphones maximise the benefits of going wires-free with a compact design that features little more than a pair of earpieces tied together. They're comfortable and stick in the ears effectively enough to use...
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It’s next to impossible to find someone who isn’t wearing corded earbuds or earphones these days, whether you’re walking on the street, or sitting on a bus, train, or aeroplane. But what if you want to ditch the wires, and find something small and por...
Excellent antenna performance with few drop-outs; Very small and convenient;...
Battery life could be better; Buds pop out of the ear quite frequently;...
This isn’t the first stereo headset attempt by Plantronics, and we remember the previous BackBeat earphones fondly. However, in this instance, the company has almost nailed the formula, providing decent audio quality, a tiny size, and a fairly competi...
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The Plantronics BackBeat Go wireless in-ear headphones are a convenient and tangle-free option ideal for smartphone users. If you're willing to fork out just under $120 and don’t mind a lack of bass, the BackBeat Go headphones should impress you. W...
Sit conveniently around your neck, Easy to set up and use, Decent battery life...
Not the loudest volume, Bass lacks punch, No multipoint Bluetooth...
While they may not impress when it comes to top-end audio quality, the Plantronics BackBeat Go wireless in-ear headphones offer plenty of convenience. The sound produced isn't the loudest and bass lacks punch but the real impressive feature here is the la...
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You can’t go round the stores trying out earphones, so we’ve done it for you. All products rated at their pricepoint. Denon, Rating: 3/5PROs: Lots of bass if you like itCONs: Too much bass if you prefer more neutrality; no mic/remote$80 For $20 more t...
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Plantronics BackBeat GO Review – I was very happy with my Plantronics BackBeat 903+ Bluetooth headset. That is, until I lost it some months ago. Tons of Bluetooth headsets to review afterwards, but none could really compare to the BackBeat 903+ stylis...
With Plantronics BackBeat GO, you can listen to your music, watch movies, or make calls in style. Its simplistic and minimalist design make it appealing to be carried around in a day to day basis.It’s one those useful wearable “gadgets” that makes you...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated: 2014-04-11 01:29:20
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Shopping for a stereo Bluetooth headset can be hit or miss. When looking for the best solution, do you choose a product made by a company known for their commitment and mastery of audio technology or one that is known for their Bluetooth technology?And he...
Comfortable, Great call quality, Easy to use...
Bass response is lacking, Volume is too low on certain devices...
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The Plantronics BackBeat Go is a design triumph disguised as a tangle-free Bluetooth headset. Sadly, the rule rings true that the tech gods don't give with both hands.The BackBeat Go is a clever little contraption.It's a sleek, black Bluetooth headset tha...
You can end up spending a fortune on headphones looking for decent sound. The Plantronics BackBeat Go delivers average sound when listening to music, but top-notch sound if you're listening to voice — that is, podcasts or the radio. The tinny, ultra-trebl...
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Bluetooth headphones have a whole bunch of advantages – mostly that there's no headphone cable to tie itself in Gordian-beating knots — but one thing they sure aren't is cheap. That's why we've corralled together the best budget Bluetooth headphones going...
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With a name like "Backbeat Go" and mysterious black packaging, I had no idea what type of technology to expect – certainly not a pair of wireless earphones! When I opened the box, I discovered a pair of delicate and fancy-looking earphones intricately wou...
the earphones were surprisingly efficient at transmitting good quality sound. The compact and savvy look would suit most people, especially those who appreciate the wire-free variety. Like most Bluetooth devices, linking the earphones to your device wil...
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What we’ve got here today is a pair of earbuds that do not plug into your smartphone – they connect entirely with Bluetooth. This unit is the BackBeat GO from Plantronics, a pair of earbuds which act wirelessly in every way, containing their own rechar...
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The featherweight BackBeat Go ($99.99) is a stereo Bluetooth headset equally adept at voice calls, listening to music or podcasts, and watching movies without disturbing anyone nearby. In fact, it's the best stereo Bluetooth headset we've ever used for ph...
Comfortable. Lightweight. Excellent voice quality and noise suppression in both directions. Tangle-free cord really works. Clear midrange and high-end when listening to music.
Ultra-soft earbud tips make it difficult to get the right fit. Some cable thump when walking. Thin bass response...
The Plantronics BackBeat Go is a comfortable, extremely unobtrusive, wireless stereo Bluetooth earphone set that works equally well for voice calls and music...
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A few months ago at the Samsung Galaxy S 3 announcement event, I noticed another mobile editor wearing a pair of Bluetooth earbuds that were unlike any other I had previously seen. For a while now, if you wanted to use Bluetooth A2DP to listen to mus...
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Plantronics BackBeat GO Review – I was very happy with my Plantronics BackBeat 903+ Bluetooth headset. That is, until I lost it some months ago. Tons of Bluetooth headsets to review afterwards, but none could really compare to the BackBeat 903+ stylis...
With Plantronics BackBeat GO, you can listen to your music, watch movies, or make calls in style. Its simplistic and minimalist design make it appealing to be carried around in a day to day basis.It’s one those useful wearable “gadgets” that makes you...
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The BackBeat Go only weighs an astounding .46 ounces, a pen is heavier than this headset! The overall design of the BackBeat Go is minimalistic but practical. The earbuds lean towards the chunkier side in regards to size, but a simple flat cable holds bot...
Lightweight design makes it easily portable, additional tips are included from larger to smaller, crisp call quality, pairing is super easy, makes a great first Bluetooth stereo headset for those new to this type of technology, The...
Music playback quality is decent, but not amazing – exhibited highs, but the low end is lacking...
While the Plantronics BackBeat Pro may not be an entirely complete package, they still provide a decent enough experience that it is worth the investment of $99. The BackBeat Pro offers up 4.5 hours of listening and talk time on a single charge, the c...
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Going wireless usually involves some level of compromise and with Bluetooth earphones like anything else, it's a question of whether the benefits outweigh the disadvantages. Does the convenience of cutting the cord trump the potential downside of a Blueto...
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Bluetooth headsets are in the midst of a revival, partially due to the rise in popularity of large-screen smartphones. Yes, there are still people who use their iPhones and Androids as phones. But the traditional Bluetooth earbud is only really good for c...
People who use their smartphone as a phone and switch between calls and music or media frequently will appreciate the ability to use just one headset for both. Plus, leaving these hanging around your neck won't scream BLUETOOTH EARBUD to everyone around...
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Tablets like the iPad are great for consuming content, but it can be difficult to find a comfortable position or listen without bothering other users while confined to traditional wired headphones.I watch a lot of TV shows and movies on my iPad and on var...
Bluetooth headphones like the Plantronics BackBeat Go are a perfect tablet companion. The BackBeat Go headphones are much more comfortable than bluetooth workout headphones and deliver better audio than single ear headsets designed mainly for phone calls...
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androidspin.com Updated: 2014-08-02 07:25:54
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Audio on the go is a necessity for most people, and for me bluetooth is the only way. I've recently been trying out a set of Plantronics BackBeat Go stereo headphones, and I've got to say, I'm impressed.I was previously rocking a rather dated set of Sony...
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Then I got my hands (and ears) on the Plantronics BackBeat GO. Without giving too much away up front, this headset is a breath of fresh air in a market filled with "I guess I can make these work" solutions.First off, the form factor. It's basically like a...
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A long time ago, before this site was born, we reviewed the Altec Lansing BackBeat 906 Bluetooth headphones, and liked ‘em. Plantronics had their own identical version of the 906, as they had owned Plantronics since 2005 (the two companies parted ways abo...
A good choice as a workout set for music along peacful backroads or a quiet gym, with some call functionality thrown in; skip ‘em for all other uses.Rating: A flap on the right earpiece hides the set's micro-USB port. RelatedPosted on July 10, 2012 in...
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examiner.com Updated: 2014-12-10 07:59:39
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What is it? The BackBeat Go is a pretty well designed device that is pure function and nothing more. Featuring two earbuds and a cord that connects them, with a mic and a few buttons close to the right ear, the BackBeat Go is a stereo Bluetooth wireless d...
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Audio streaming via A2DP used to require those big over-the-head or those over-the-ear headphones. These were kind of bulky not fit for mobility. Then came the earbuds which rectified those mobility issues, but they couldn’t provide that performance ma...
At the time when the Bluetooth headsets were being launched many might have fantasized of something like Bluetooth earbuds atleast I did. Plantronics have made this fantasy a reality with the launch of their BackBeatGo some time ago. The BackBeatGo ha...
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