Neither Plantronics BackBeat FIT 500 nor Skullcandy Uproar 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 Uproar 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 | $24 | Skullcandy Uproar | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Customers like Skullcandy Uproar way 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 Uproar
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Skullcandy Uproar, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Plantronics BackBeat FIT 500.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling headphones receives a consumer score of 8.3 (great). Skullcandy Uproar ranks higher than that and Plantronics BackBeat FIT 500 ranks lower than that.
Plantronics BackBeat FIT 500 |
6.6 Good
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Skullcandy Uproar |
In comparison:
8.3 Great
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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 Uproar is more popular than Plantronics BackBeat FIT 500
It's fairly safe to say that Skullcandy Uproar are more popular headphones than Plantronics BackBeat FIT 500, based on their 2,000+ 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 Uproar | |||||
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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 | |
Tribit XFree Tune | $40 |
In comparison:
9.0 Great
| No expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews | |
PowerLocus P1 | $20 |
In comparison:
8.7 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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- Talk time: Up to 16 hours
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- EASY ON THE EARS: The synthetic leather ear pillows are so soft that you might forget you're wearing them. Low-profile and lightweight design makes it easy to wear these headphones all day.
- LONG LASTING BATTERY: Enjoy the comfort and sound of your headphones for a full 10 hours, without having to worry about recharging. Carefree listening is yours wherever you choose to take your soundtrack.
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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 Uproar are a popular option at the bottom of the price range. They're in the top 3 bestselling headphones and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as PowerLocus P2 or PowerLocus H40 .
Skullcandy Uproar are $75.05 cheaper than the average headphones ($99).