#Backbeat fit for free#

The app is called BackBeat, and you can download it for free on the Apple App Store or Android Google Play. They have the standard 3-button control features. The clip is useful for controlling the cables by attaching both sides or to a shirt.Īlso, the buttons are quite easy to discern even if you have bigger fingers, so you know what to press. Now, the in-line module is quite bulky (with 2 LED lights), probably because it holds the battery.Īnd while it was flapping around in the previous version (FIT 305), you can control it with the stability clip, so it isn’t a huge problem. DurabilityĬontrols are quite easy to use even with bigger fingers.

#Backbeat fit update#

Possibly, they’ll fix this with the next software update (it doesn’t impact performance).

#Backbeat fit Bluetooth#

Nonetheless, the charging takes around 2 hours, which is typical for Bluetooth sports earbuds.Īnd, in case you are wondering, you can’t listen to them while charging.Īlso, for some reason, even if you charge them fully (red LED light on the in-line module shuts down), the battery indicator shows 90%. In our tests, we got slightly over 6.5 h at about half volume (which is plenty). Plus, fast-charging would make it easier to live with the 6-hour battery.Ĭontrary to many wireless earbuds that over-promise on the battery life, these actually last for declared 6 hours. Micro-USB is slowly going out of fashion. It would be better if they incorporated USB-C charging, which is the new standard for new wireless headphones. Plus, you can charge them for 15 minutes and get 1 hour of music. With up to 6 hours of battery life per single charge, the Plantronics BackBeat FIT 350 aren’t sporting the best battery performance, but it’s more than enough for most workouts. It’s fine as these aren’t that expensive and the benefit is improved battery life. You get mSBC, which is a modified version of the basic Bluetooth codec (SBC). These are good for binge-watching your favorite channels. Watching videos on YouTube (or other platforms) has zero noticeable delay. So, the conclusion is, Bluetooth connection generally works well but can be spotty at times.ĭoesn’t make it great but isn’t a deal-breaker either. Thankfully, you may restart (turn on/off) the Bluetooth earbuds, and the problem seems to go away. They’re really short, maybe half a second but enough that you notice it.Īlso, there seems to be no reason for them, you can have your smartphone close nearby, and it still happens. Now the Bluetooth connection is pretty good if not for the unexplained random interruptions of the signal. Connection of the BackBeat FIT 350 sometimes randomly misbehaves (for half a second). The buds come with version 4.1, which isn’t the latest (it’s 5.0). But occasionally the connection disrupts for no reason at all. With a standard range of 33ft (10m) and signal disruptions after introducing the second wall. Plantronics BackBeat FIT 350 have average Bluetooth performance. Plus, these are lightweight, only 0.52oz (15 grams). The biggest problem might be the cable, but you can conveniently clip it together or to a shirt to put them out of the way. The buds stick in ears well and don’t fall out even if you sweat. Once the BackBeat FIT wireless earbuds are on, you can feel them, but they never become painful. So, in case you lose them you can’t swap them with after-market ones but have to buy the originals. Now, you can choose from S, M, L (small, medium, large) ear tips that come with attached ear wings. Black ear hook goes to the left, lighter to the right. Sides are marked with colors (and letters). It’s a slightly different approach, but you learn it in no time.īut once in, they stay there no matter what. The problem is the ear hooks (ear loops) that need to be hooked behind and over the ears. The first time you put them on, you need some time because it’s not the easiest. They’re one of the best headphones for cycling. And, proprietary ear tips with wings make sure you stay comfortable.

Soft, silicone ear hooks provide security even during fast movement. Super stable fits for sports, including running, lifting weights, and cycling.

How comfortable are the Plantronics BackBeat FIT 350?