Plantronics BackBeat Go 600 hands-on
Plantronics has been expanding its popular BackBeat line of headphones quite rapidly from the looks of it. Just last fall, we were presented with the BackBeat Fit 500, but now we're getting its latest mainstream offering with the BackBeat Go 600, which tallies in with a retail price of $99.99.
The design of the BackBeat Go 600 closely resembles the BackBeat Fit 500 with its nearly all-plastic construction and straightforward style, but it's lacking the flare with its uniform color options. There's a little bit of flex with the headband itself to allow for a snug fit over our ears, while the padded cushioning around the earcups are more than plush to allow comfort for a period of time. Overall, it's a little bit more reserved looking than the BackBeat Fit 500, but where it lacks in style, it makes up with its sound performance.
Some of its other features include up to 18 hours of battery life from a full charge, dedicated on-ear controls for various media playback functions, and dedicated access to Siri/Google Now/Cortana. We didn't really expect to find other premium features, such as noise cancellation or amplification, especially factoring its price point. For most casual music listeners, the Plantronics BackBeat Go 600 will certainly suffice, but for those looking for a little more substance, they may want to check out Plantronics' BackBeat Pro line.
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