Our quick take
Platronics BackBeat Pro 2: The alternatives to consider
Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 - 4.0 / 5
Platronics BackBeat Pro 2 review: Design
- Comfortable memory foam padding Close fitting headband Weighs just 289 grams Control rings/buttons on left earcup
Platronics BackBeat Pro 2 review: Features and performance
- Up to 100m range via Bluetooth Smart sensors pause music automatically Long battery life (up to 24 hours play)
Platronics BackBeat Pro 2 review: Sound quality
- 40mm drivers Active noise-cancelling Open listening mode for ambient noise pass-through
To recap
As an overall package, the Plantronics have a lot to offer. Despite the plastic build, the BackBeat Pro 2 feel well made and are very comfortable to wear, even for extended periods. Combined with the brilliant range of features, ease of use and overall decent audio quality, they’re a very good pair of headphones. At £229, they’re not too expensive either.
