With introduction of Plantronics PRO+ the claim is being deliver better sound with the AptX technology, that too over range of 100 meters !! But if you ask me “Is it worth spending $150″ !!! Lets get through if its worth and if not then I will tell you the TRICK to achieve same results with the PRO model !!
Plantronics BackBeat PRO & PRO+ has following main features
- Type
Over-the-ear wireless active noise-canceling headphones. - Comfort
Well-built and comfortable to wear.
Can be used as corded headphones too. Useful if the battery drains off.
Auto Music Pause – Pause/play streaming audio as you remove/put on headphones. - Portability
Headphones can fold flat, for carrying in pouch. - Pairing
Uses NFC tap-to-pair technology for Android phones, so quick pairing can be done by just bringing headphones to the phone. - Extended Range
Wireless range is up-to 330 feet (100 meters) as compared to standard BT headphones with only 33-foot (10-meter) range. - Negatives
- Slightly overweight, 12 ounces (as compared to Beats Studio Wireless weighs 9 ounces)
- Not so much comfortable for warmer environments. Mostly better for home or office use.
Plantronics BackBeat PRO vs PRO+ NC Headphones Specificaions Comparison
| Wireless Noise Canceling Hi-Fi Headphones | Plantronics BackBeat PRO | Plantronics BackBeat PRO+ PLUS |
| Price |  Best Buy |  Best Buy |
| Color | Black | Gray |
| Noise-cancellation | Controllable Active Noise Canceling (ANC) plus Digital Signal Processing (DSP) | |
| Drivers | 40 mm dynamic drivers | |
| Microphone | Dual microphones | |
| Connector | 1/8″ mini stereo jack plug (3.5 mm) | |
| Smart Sensors | Pause/play streaming audio as you remove/put on headphones. | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Bluetooth v4.0 + EDR – A2DP for audio streaming, AVRCP for music controls, Hands-free v1.6 for wideband, and Headset v1.2 | |
| Wireless Range | Up to 100 meters/330 feet from phone or tablet with Class 1 Bluetooth | |
| Multi-Point Support | Simultaneously connect two Bluetooth devices (2H2S) | |
| Network Adapter | Buy aftermarket fitment to make it similar to PRO+ | High-fidelity Bluetooth USB adapter with aptX low latency codec delivering wired audio quality |
| Battery Life | Up to 24 hours of listening time from rechargeable battery | |
| Fuel Meter | Upon powering on headphones, up to five LEDs light up indicating remaining power. | |
| Standby time | Up to 21 days | |
| DeepSleep mode | Up to 180 days | |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable, non-replaceable lithium-ion | |
| Charging Time | Up to 3 hours | |
| Voice Alerts | Spoken alerts in 14 language options | |
| Weight | 12 ounces | |
| Wireless Noise Canceling Hi-Fi Headphones | Plantronics BackBeat PRO | Plantronics BackBeat PRO+ |
| Price | Best Buy | Best Buy |
Now looking above it is pretty clear that except the High-fidelity Bluetooth USB adapter which with the help of aptX low latency codec delivers HiFi sound like wired audio, there are no major differences in between PRO & PRO+ models.
my TRICK – Get PRO+ feature in PRO model
So there is simple option to get the same improvement of AptX using an Plantronics BT600 Network Adapter which will cost you around $58, facilitating you to get wireless APtX compatibility to the PRO model, So in all you spend only $177 straightly saving $100
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