Neither Plantronics BackBeat FIT 500 nor Sony WH-XB700 were recommended by experts this month
On 4 Apr 2024 (15 days ago) we went through 104 Headphones expert endorsements , however neither Plantronics BackBeat FIT 500 nor Sony WH-XB700 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.
| Rank | Change | Price | Headphones | WIRED  | CNET  | Tom's Guide  | IGN  | T3  | PCMag  | Wirecutter  | Rtings.com  | Digital Trends  | What Hi-Fi  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $398 |  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. | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | - | 1 | 1 |
| N/A | N/A | $30 |  Plantronics BackBeat FIT 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $89 |  Sony WH-XB700 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Plantronics BackBeat FIT 500 
Sony WH-XB700 Customers like Sony WH-XB700 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.
Sony WH-XB700
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Sony WH-XB700, the pricier 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). Sony WH-XB700 ranks higher than that and Plantronics BackBeat FIT 500 ranks lower than that.
| Plantronics BackBeat FIT 500 |
6.6 Good
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| Sony WH-XB700 |
In comparison:
8.8 Great
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| Median best-selling Headphones |
In comparison:
8.3 Great
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Sony WH-XB700 is more popular than Plantronics BackBeat FIT 500
It's fairly safe to say that Sony WH-XB700 are more popular headphones than Plantronics BackBeat FIT 500, based on their 1,000+ 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 Sony WH-XB700 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Riwbox CT-7S Cat Ear | $33 |
In comparison:
Riwbox CT-7S Cat Ear ranks #13 out of 148. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.1 Great
| No expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews |
 | Tribit XFree Tune | $40 |
In comparison:
9.0 Great
| No expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews |
 | PowerLocus P2 | $20 |
In comparison:
8.3 Great
| No expert recommendations | Cheaper More Popular |
 | Urbanista Los Angeles | $139 | 2 expert recommendations | ||
| Rank | Change | Price | Headphones | WIRED | CNET | Tom's Guide | IGN | T3 | PCMag | Wirecutter | Rtings.com | Digital Trends | What Hi-Fi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $398 | 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. | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | - | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | - | $429 |  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. | 9 | 1 | 3 | - | 2 | 3 | - | 1 | 2 | - |
| 3 | +1 | $519 |  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. | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | - | 9 | - | - | 3 | 6 |
| 4 | +1 | $299 |  Bose QuietComfort Ultra The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are highly praised for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a recommended choice for music enthusiasts who value strong bass and treble, effective noise cancellation, comfort for extended use, and durability for various activities. | 2 | 8 | - | - | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | 5 |
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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 $69.98 less expensive than average headphones ($99.97).
Sony WH-XB700 are a well-known option in the middle of the headphones price range. They're in the top 3 bestselling headphones and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Sennheiser RS120 or JBL Live Free 2 .
Sony WH-XB700 are $20.03 more expensive than average headphones ($99.97).
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