Plantronics BackBeat Go in-ear

Overview

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Based on 4 expert reviews

Excellent:

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Good:

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Average:

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Bad:

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Pros:

The lightweight, reasonably priced Plantronics BackBeat Go 2 wireless stereo headset improves upon the Go 1, with better sound quality and a sweatproof design, The step-up BackBeat Go 2 + Charging Case includes a protective case that has a built-in bat...
The Plantronics BackBeat Go is a compact wireless stereo headset that sounds decent, is attractively designed, and is reasonably priced.

Cons:

Battery life isn't great (4.5 hours); no carrying case included unless you buy the BackBeat Go 2 + Charging Case ($20 more).
Battery life isn't great (4.5 hours); buttons on the inline remote are small; and the LED that indicates when the device is on or in pairing mode is tiny.

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Last revision on September 19, 2013

Reviewers Liked

The lightweight, reasonably priced Plantronics BackBeat Go 2 wireless stereo headset improves upon the Go 1, with better sound quality and a sweatproof design, The step-up BackBeat Go 2 + Charging Case includes a protective case that has a built-in bat
The Plantronics BackBeat Go is a compact wireless stereo headset that sounds decent, is attractively designed, and is reasonably priced

Reviewers Didn't Like

Battery life isn't great (4.5 hours); no carrying case included unless you buy the BackBeat Go 2 + Charging Case ($20 more)
Battery life isn't great (4.5 hours); buttons on the inline remote are small; and the LED that indicates when the device is on or in pairing mode is tiny

Expert reviews and ratings

While its short battery life keeps it from true greatness, the Plantronics BackBeat Go 2 is a superior wireless Bluetooth in-ear...

By cnet on July 24, 2013

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...

By Gadget Guy Australia on July 30, 2012

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...

By Good Gear Guide on July 03, 2012

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...

By AnandTech on August 27, 2012

There's a lot to like about the BackBeat Go wireless stereo headset, but some notable shortcomings temper our...

By cnet on July 13, 2012

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...

By Craving Tech on July 04, 2012