Neither Plantronics BackBeat FIT 500 nor Skullcandy Venue were recommended by experts this month
On 4 Apr 2024 (1 month ago) we went through 104 Headphones expert endorsements , however neither Plantronics BackBeat FIT 500 nor Skullcandy Venue 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 WIRED (1 Mar 2024), CNET (23 Mar 2024) Tom's Guide (19 Jan 2024) and 6 others.
Curious to see this month's entire Wireless Headphones ranking? It's here
Plantronics BackBeat FIT 500 
Skullcandy Venue 
| Rank | Change | Price | Headphones | WIRED  | CNET  | Tom's Guide  | IGN  | T3  | PCMag  | Wirecutter  | Rtings.com  | Digital Trends  | What Hi-Fi  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $348 |  Sony WH-1000XM5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | - | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | - | $379 |  Bose Ultra Headphones | 9 | 1 | 3 | - | 2 | 3 | - | 1 | 2
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| 3 | +1 | $524 |  Apple AirPods Max | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | - | 9 | - | - | 3 |
6 |
| 4 | +1 | $249 |  Bose QuietComfort Ultra | 2 | 8 | - | - | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | 5 |
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- Talk time: Up to 16 hours
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- CREATE YOUR OWN SPACE: Whether you're commuting on the subway, tuning out a roommate's TV, or escaping the distractions of an open office, Venue helps you create your own quiet space. The active noise cancelling function filters out unwanted noise so all you hear is your music.
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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 Riwbox CT-7S Cat Ear .
Plantronics BackBeat FIT 500 are $69.01 less expensive than average headphones ($99).
Skullcandy Venue 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 Anker Soundcore Life Q20 or JBL Tune 600 .
Skullcandy Venue are $49.76 cheaper than the average headphones ($99).
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