BACKBEAT FIT 3200 PRO
BACKBEAT FIT 3200 BLUETOOTH
BACKBEAT FIT 3200 PLUS

Operation with buttons and app is much easier than with the Plantronics headset, and thankfully the headset can be connected to two devices at the same time. The seat of the Jabra buttons that we have now tried is quite comfortable, nothing presses, and you can also wear them for hours.

The Jabra is rather loose in the ear, we would not use it for jogging and other sports outdoors, for this purpose Jabra presented the Elite Active 75t at CES, which should cost 200 euros at the market launch. There is also protection against dust and water (according to protection class IP 55), but, as with the Plantronics, there is no active noise suppression and the option of inductive charging. The new over-ear headphone set is among one of four new wireless audio peripherals released by Plantronics, alongside the BackBeat FIT 3200, 3150, as well as the RIG 700HD. With a price of 180 euros, the Jabra Elite 75t are slightly more expensive and are in many ways similar to the Airpods: the compact charging cradle fits in the fifth jeans pocket, the plugs do not have a bracket behind the ear. Despite the cumbersome operation, Plantronics earplugs can not only be recommended for use during sports for a price of around 150 euros. In the app you have the choice between three equalizer settings.

BACKBEAT FIT 3200 PLUS

In addition to the good and firm fit in the ear and the long battery life, the backbeat can shine with another plus point: The sound is very orderly, almost at Airpods level with good bass and beautiful spatial depth gradation. In short: If you want to know why the easy-to-use Airpods from Apple are a resounding success, try Plantronics’ fuss and know immediately. Also annoying: They sometimes decouple from each other, so in the worst case, only one of the two earphones is switched on. Although it also masters voice prompts, you are always at a loss as to the status of the earphones.

BACKBEAT FIT 3200 BLUETOOTH

Pairing with Bluetooth is also complicated, and the headset does not connect to several players at the same time. To adjust the volume, you either have to gently hold your finger on the left earphone or press the same and then wipe on the surface. With USB-C charging and even wireless charging present on many competitors' true wireless buds, it's no longer justifiable for Plantronics to stick to MicroUSB.Second, they all offer a 'My Tap' feature that lets you customize single or double taps to start a stopwatch, set a timer, play your favorite playlist - all shortcuts that can be handy if you're exercising.And finally, the three true wireless buds let you pick the main bud, as well as use each bud separately in mono mode.As with the predecessor, the awfully awkward operation disturbs. First, they all still charge over MicroUSB, a sad and annoying situation. There's also a new sports headset from Plantronics, the BackBeat Fit 6100.All four Plantronics models have a few features in common.

BACKBEAT FIT 3200 PRO

It's also introducing the Fit 3200 with removable noise-isolating eartips, and the tiny Pro 5100. With no trees, no buildings, and nothing to bounce the sound around, one of the buds would frequently lose connection and stutter.Now the company is acknowledging the problem and releasing an updated Fit 3150 with better connectivity and battery life. Those became much more noticeable when my husband tried them in a completely open outdoor setting near the sea. I spent a bit of time with the BackBeat Fit 3100 and liked their stable design and sound quality, but noticed a few disconnections. Plantronics released its first take on the true wireless form factor about a year ago, but the company's efforts weren't well received.

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