Consumer Score
In comparison:
Plantronics BackBeat FIT 500 ranks #135 out of 147.
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6.6
Good
Consumer Score
In comparison:
Skullcandy Hesh 3 ranks #137 out of 147.
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6.3
Average
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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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- $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.
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5
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N/A N/A $30
Plantronics BackBeat FIT 500
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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.

Plantronics BackBeat FIT 500
Skullcandy Hesh 3
Consumer score (CS) is a normalized computed representation of customers' sentiment towards a product.
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
In comparison:
Plantronics BackBeat FIT 500 ranks #135 out of 147.
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6.6
Good
Skullcandy Hesh 3
In comparison:
Skullcandy Hesh 3 ranks #137 out of 147.
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6.3
Average
Median best-selling Headphones
In comparison:
Zihnic Over-Ear Foldable ranks #74 out of 147. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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8.3
Great





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

Customers who view Plantronics BackBeat FIT 500 and Skullcandy Hesh 3 often consider 3M WorkTunes Wireless Hearing Protector with Bluetooth, a more popular, pricier option with better reviews.
Table: Top compared alternatives for Plantronics BackBeat FIT 500 and Skullcandy Hesh 3
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.
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9.1
Great
No expert recommendations More Popular Better Reviews
Mpow H7 $59
In comparison:
Mpow H7 ranks #36 out of 147. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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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.
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9.1
Great
No expert recommendations More Popular Better Reviews
PowerLocus P2 $22
In comparison:
PowerLocus P2 ranks #66 out of 147. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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8.3
Great
No expert recommendations Cheaper More Popular Better Reviews
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Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, in Mar 2024 neither Plantronics BackBeat FIT 500 nor Skullcandy Hesh 3 were recommended by key experts who publish Wireless Headphones recommendations.
Rank Change Price Headphones
CNET
Tom's Guide
Rtings.com
Wirecutter
PCMag
T3
IGN
Digital Trends
What Hi-Fi
WIRED
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- $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.
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1
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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.
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3
1
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3
2
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2
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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.
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1
6
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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.
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8
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8
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From Seller:
From Seller:
  • Bluetooth wireless technology
  • Rapid Charge: 10 Minutes = 4 Hours; 22 Hours of Total Battery Life
  • Noise isolating fit
  • Microphone, call, track, and volume control
  • Collapsible design
  • Read more
From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
EAN Numbers: 0017229161474, 0017229161481
UPC Numbers: 017229161474, 017229161481
Model Numbers: 210700-99, 210701-99
EAN Numbers: 0878615087897, 0878615088115, 0878615092549, 8786150881158
UPC Numbers: 878615087897, 878615088115, 878615092549
Model Numbers: S6HTW-K033, S6HTW-K617, S6HTW-L638
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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).

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