Plantronics BackBeat Fit 305

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TechSpot Metascore

Based on 9 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
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3
Average:

2
Bad:

1

6.0

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Based on 182 reviews
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The reflective cord is pretty much useless
Ear loops can make noise depending on the shape of your ears

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Last revision on January 8, 2021

Reviewers Didn't Like

The reflective cord is pretty much useless
Ear loops can make noise depending on the shape of your ears
Find My Headphones feature is of dubious utility

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Catering to the ever-growing audience of sports enthusiasts, the BackBeat FIT 305 features a rugged build and design that is not too common at its price point. However, weak audio performance, and a couple of snags in the build area too, bring its...

By Digit on February 18, 2019

8.1/10Performance 8.3/10Design - 7.6/10Value -...

By Channel News Australia on July 06, 2018

For the most part, Plantronics has built a perfectly acceptable booming pair of wireless fitness-friendly earphones, producing decent sound that isn't hard to go running with, if it weren't for the noise the cord brings with it.That means these...

By pickr.com.au on May 24, 2018

There's something to be said for the tried-and-true. Fully wireless earbuds, such as the Apple AirPods or Jabra Elite Sport, may be the hottest trend, but those pricey options have limitations. That's why Plantronics continues to update its BackBeat Fit...

By Phone Scoop on November 29, 2017

The Plantronics Backbeat Fit 305 provide some excellent wireless capabilities for those wanting to easily engage in...

By ImpulseGamer on November 15, 2017

The first time I wore the Plantronics BackBeat Fit earbuds was on a three-mile trail run on a brisk, breezy fall day. I put them in and started running, but then had to take them out. Put them in again, took them out again. Yes—there it was. The...

By Wired on November 09, 2017

The Plantronics BackBeat FIT 305 is a stylish and comfortable in-ear style Bluetooth headphones good for fitness...

By zitseng.com on January 22, 2018

Surprisingly for Bluetooth earbuds that aren't over-ear I quite liked the Backbeat FIT 305s. I mainly listen to podcasts on earphones, so not a huge call for dynamic range in music, but when I run out of podcasts it is nice to have a pair that will play...

By Ausdroid on December 18, 2017

Cardio is hell. About the only thing that helps me put in a solid half hour is a good playlist, so a great pair of fitness headphones is an absolute necessity.Can Plantronics Backbeat FIT 305 make hell a little more bearable?The Backbeat FIT 305 are...

By Gizmodo on December 14, 2017

Plantronics BackBeat Fit 305 is a comfortable, wireless earphones that does not just sound good, but perfect for working out. It stays perfectly within my ears and also resistant to both water and sweat.The packaging, thankfully, includes various ear...

By Craving Tech on November 22, 2017

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