Plantronics - Backbeat FIT 3150 True Wireless Sport Headphones - Black

Nice looking ear pieces my son picked out. (He is 12) and has ASD so he loves to keep ear sets on, this one has the ear backs to keep them in place. Easy set up, connect to your cell phone...sounds great but we started to get confused on how to turn the volume up, we thought we got a broken pair. For the volume its a tap not a click, so we figured that out by day 2. It has a ridculous sized USB plug 3 inches or so, a waste for the 4 stars.

## Design and Fit One of the things I like most about these headphones is the open design of the tips on the earbuds. It has a one-size-fits-all design, similar to the Apple EarPods or AirPods. As such, the earbuds do not “seal” to your ear canal like many earbuds and, therefore, do not completely block outside noises. This is important when you’re running near a road and need to be aware of traffic. The earbuds also have a hook that goes around the outside of your ear, helping to secure the earbuds even further. While running and even do burpees, I did not at any point feel like they were going to fall out. The ear hooks are soft and comfortable, even after wearing them for an hour. ## Sound Quality Typically, earbuds that do not “seal” to your ear canal don’t have strong bass performance, but that is not the case with the BackBeat FIT 3150s. In fact, sometimes the bass is a little too strong and music can sound “muddy” at times. I’m a fan of bass so I don’t really mind the over emphasis on the low frequencies, but this will be a matter of personal preference. Otherwise, sound quality is great with nice mids and highs. Compared to other headphones, the sound quality is not quite as good as the Apple AirPods or the Beats PowerBeats earbuds, but at this price point the sound is more than acceptable. ## Features Stay Aware: Again, this is one of my favorite features of these earbuds as they allow you to hear the cars and people around you which is important when exercising outdoors. As such, these may not be ideal if you plan on wearing them in loud locations such as airplanes and trains. IP57 Sweat-proof: I haven’t noticed any issues with these earbuds and my copious amounts of sweat. However, they are not completely waterproof and should not be submerged in liquid. On earbud controls: You can adjust the volume by tapping on the left earbud, but it’s a little awkward. A single tap increases the volume while a long tap decreases the volume, which for some reason is tough for me to remember. ## Bluetooth Performance From the factory, the right earbud will serve as the primary earbuds. However, unlike many other truly wireless earbuds, you can actually switch the primary earbud. Ideally, you’ll want the primary earbud to be on the same side that you normally carry your phone. So if you carry your phone in your left pocket, you’ll want to use the BackBeat app to make the left earbud the primary. While using the earbuds indoors, I did not notice any issues with the earbuds’ ability to connect to each other and the sound came through both earbuds fine. Outdoors, the signal can be more susceptible to interference and I noticed that the left and right earbuds would get out of sync momentarily, but this was very infrequent and typically only happened when I was handling my phone (where my hand was likely blocking the Bluetooth signal). ## Battery Life and Charging The earbuds can last up to 8 hours before needing to be recharged. The included charging case stores about 2 additional charges, so you can get up to 24 hours of listening time before you need to connect to a USB wall charger. If you’re in a hurry, you can charge the earbuds in the case for 15 minutes to get up to get about 1.5 hours of listening time.

At the begining I was worry about the funcionally in calls, but they works very well, but not with all the platforms, I tried with Microsoft teams and wasn't the best but with messenger was great. I a little bit hard for me find confortable headphones but those are excellents.

Quality is good, both headphones are independently connected to your device by Bluetooth. This is very nice to share the voice/music with friends/family. Long duration, waterproof, easy to wear, worth to buy.

This is my first pair of true wireless earbuds and I was impressed with the overall performance of the Backbeat Fit 3150s. Taking them out of the box I found they were already fully charged, with the case about 75% charged. Pairing them to my iPhone X was a simple process and I was ready for some music. For some of the headphones with sized inserts I usually wear the larger sizes, but I was pleasantly surprised to find the 3150s fit pretty good. Music sounded crisp and I made a test phone call which was also crisp and clear. So next I downloaded the Backbeat app, which was quick and painless. Starting the App started the pairing process between the buds and the app and that seemed to be an easy process as well. I'm not sure what happened, but after putting the buds back in the case, then starting them back up again they paired back up with the phone, but wouldn't pair back up with the Backbeat app. I deleted the buds from the app and started the process over. Everything seemed to go exactly the same as the first time, but I've had them in and out of the case multiple times and the pairing stuck this time. The app gives some options (Usage Analytics, Find My Headset to help if you misplace a headset, and an option for Push Notifications for the app) You also get a couple of EQ options to tweak the overall sound (PLT Signature Balanced, Bass and Bright). You can hear a difference but it seemed subtle to me between balanced and bass, wit the bright being more noticeable. Finally there's the MyTap section which lets you change from the standard volume controls on the left headset to two custom tap options (Siri, Headset Status, Timer, Tell Time, Stopwatch, Spotify Playlist, Deezer Playlis and Scroll EQ which just switches between the three options) I prefer the standard volume option. The app also tells you the approximate time remaining on the earbud's charge. You've also got a settings menu for the App which has such standards as the update function and language setting. It also gives you the option of switching which side is the primary headset. So the only quirk for me was the charging case. It works well and the earbuds fit securely in their places, but they go in backwards. The left bud is on the right side of the case and the right bud on the left. When I run I often start in the morning before the sun comes up and it was something I had to remember the first few times I took them out for a run. Other than that I'm pretty happy to have these along for workouts and when running.

For the record, I'm more of a conference-caller than an audiophile: I spend long days on calls and only a little time listening to music and that's where my review is focused. I bought these headphones for two reasons: Plantronics to me is synonymous with workday headsets and I personally have a very strong dislike for in-ear headphones. I find that, after a long day with them in, I have a lot of discomfort from having something jammed tightly in my ear(s). I almost always wear only one so that I can trade them out both for comfort and for the purpose of being able to hear what's going on around me. I understand that isolation from the noise around you is a benefit for some, but I'm not one of those people. All of that said, I love listening to music on the Backbeat FIT 3150. The rubber plug that sits in your ear is comfortable and snug without plugging your ears entirely. The hook around your ear is also comfortable for 8+ hour sessions and, unlike my previously well-loved AirPods, stays in if you have to tilt your head at more extreme angles or move around more vigorously. Battery life is in the "unkillable" category. Even after a long day of constant calls and occasional music, I was unable to reduce the battery in the headphones below about 50% and I've gone nearly an entire week without charging the case. I can't imagine ever running out of juice with these headphones. Coming from my old AirPods, the charging case is definitely larger, slightly less pocket-friendly and I'm a little worried about the long-term durability of the zipper. However it can't be denied that, once zipped, the headphones are secure in the case and no drop will damage the slightly softer case or send a headphone flying. So I find that these headphones tick every single box: extreme battery life, good audio quality, *lack* of complete noise isolation, excellent build quality and all-day comfort while being secure in the ear. For me, these are the best headphones I've ever owned by a wide margin. If, like me, you're of the opinion that you don't want to be fully isolated from the sound around you, I can wholeheartedly recommend these headphones.

Superior Fit with Extra Bass The design of the Plantronics Backbeat Fit 3150 is SUCH a relief! Finally a pair of wireless earbuds that are truly designed to stay in place! I want wireless earbuds that I can wear in any situation - and these earbuds are PERFECT for just that. They can be worn when running, dancing, biking, snowboarding, skiing, skating, lifting weights, and even in the office. There is no worry that one will fall out and get lost. These will stay in place through any activity. And, because they don’t muffle out all ambient noise, they can be used safely in environments where you need to be aware of your surroundings (like running on the side of the road when it’s best to be able to hear cars approaching from behind, etc). *You will need to remove them to hold a conversation, but you will be able to hear enough that colleagues won't sneak up on you. The main downside to these earbuds is that the low end audio can sound hollow. When music is playing, the bass thumps hard - but when podcasts are playing, it sounds like AM Radio playing in a bathroom. I have grown to accept the rather poor sound of Podcasts (which I listen to in the office) because the fit is so superior to many earbuds. The only other slight negative is that the controls are not intuitive AT ALL. I expect that everyone will need to read the manual to figure out how to adjust volume and change tracks. Luckily, the companion App allows for all of the customization the user could possibly need. I especially like that you can swap the controls from the left earbud over to the right. There is even the option of setting up a timer, voice assistant, etc with a single button press. And the touch controls work perfectly with e-touch gloves (which is incredibly convenient when using them outside in our cold Seattle weather). Conclusion: If you use your headphones primarily for podcasts, I would pass on these - Or, if you want noise cancelation - then these are not for you. But, I recommend these earbuds to everyone else - Especially those who are active. They have a superior fit, the battery lasts through a full work day (and charges quickly), the Bass is strong, they have a useful companion app, you can use only one (either left or right if you choose), they work well for phone calls, they have good quality audio, and they are resistant to water & sweat. All around a great package and exactly what I think most people are looking for in a pair of wireless earbuds.

I like them, much better than the last ones I had.