Neither Plantronics BackBeat FIT 500 nor Skullcandy Hesh 3 were recommended by experts this month
On 9 Mar 2024 (20 days ago) we went through 104 Headphones expert endorsements , however neither Plantronics BackBeat FIT 500 nor Skullcandy Hesh 3 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Headphones received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Sony WH-1000XM5 or other critically acclaimed Wireless Headphones of this month.
For reference, Sony WH-1000XM5 received 9 endorsements this month, from CNET (6 Feb 2024), Tom's Guide (19 Jan 2024) Wirecutter (22 Jan 2024) and 6 others.
Rank | Change | Price | Headphones | CNET | Tom's Guide | Rtings.com | Wirecutter | PCMag | T3 | IGN | Digital Trends | What Hi-Fi | WIRED |
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1 | - | $328 | Sony WH-1000XM5 The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones have received positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a top choice for users seeking a premium listening experience. | 2 | 1 | - | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
N/A | N/A | $30 | Plantronics BackBeat FIT 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $60 | Skullcandy Hesh 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Customers like Plantronics BackBeat FIT 500 a bit more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
Skullcandy Hesh 3
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Plantronics BackBeat FIT 500, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Skullcandy Hesh 3.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling headphones receives a consumer score of 8.3 (great). Both Plantronics BackBeat FIT 500 and Skullcandy Hesh 3 receive customer reviews that average out below that median threshold.
Plantronics BackBeat FIT 500 |
6.6 Good
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Skullcandy Hesh 3 | |
Median best-selling Headphones |
In comparison:
Zihnic Over-Ear Foldable ranks #74 out of 147. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.3 Great
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Skullcandy Hesh 3 is more popular than Plantronics BackBeat FIT 500
It's fairly safe to say that Skullcandy Hesh 3 are more popular headphones than Plantronics BackBeat FIT 500, based on their 5,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
Table: Top compared alternatives for Plantronics BackBeat FIT 500 and Skullcandy Hesh 3 | |||||
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3M WorkTunes Wireless Hearing Protector with Bluetooth | $56 |
In comparison:
3M WorkTunes Wireless Hearing Protector with Bluetooth ranks #22 out of 147. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.1 Great
| No expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews | |
Mpow H7 | $59 |
In comparison:
8.8 Great
| No expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews | |
Riwbox CT-7S Cat Ear | $33 |
In comparison:
Riwbox CT-7S Cat Ear ranks #15 out of 147. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.1 Great
| No expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews | |
PowerLocus P2 | $22 |
In comparison:
8.3 Great
| No expert recommendations | Cheaper More Popular Better Reviews |
Rank | Change | Price | Headphones | CNET | Tom's Guide | Rtings.com | Wirecutter | PCMag | T3 | IGN | Digital Trends | What Hi-Fi | WIRED |
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1 | - | $328 | Sony WH-1000XM5 The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones have received positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a top choice for users seeking a premium listening experience. | 2 | 1 | - | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
2 | - | $379 | Bose Ultra Headphones The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones have received positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, and connectivity, making them a recommended choice for those seeking a versatile and enjoyable listening experience. | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | 3 | 2 | - | 2 | - | 9 |
3 | +1 | $270 | Apple AirPods Pro 2 The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are highly praised for their exceptional sound quality, advanced noise cancellation, comfortable design, and convenient features, making them a top choice for everyday use. | 4 | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | - | - | 6 | 5 |
4 | +1 | $479 | Apple AirPods Max The Apple AirPods Max receive positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, and connectivity, making them a top choice for an outstanding audio experience. | 6 | 8 | - | - | 9 | - | 8 | 3 | - | 8 |
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Plantronics BackBeat FIT 500 are a well-known and one of the most affordable options. They're in the top 3 bestselling headphones and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as JBL T450BT or Belkin Soundform Mini .
Plantronics BackBeat FIT 500 are $69.01 less expensive than average headphones ($99).
Skullcandy Hesh 3 are a popular and one of the cheaper options. They're in the top 3 bestselling headphones and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Srhythm NC25 or Sony wh-ch520 .
Skullcandy Hesh 3 are $39.01 less expensive than average headphones ($99).