![]() It’s super-straightforward to set up and even more-so to use. The BackBeat app itself is probably one of the cleanest and most intuitive companion apps we’ve seen paired with a set of noise cancelling headphones to date. While, sure, having a connected app is nothing particularly unique. In line with other BackBeat products, the BackBeat GO 810 integrate with Plantronics’ own BackBeat App. The earcups on the BackBeat Go 810 are pretty easy to twist and turn but you can’t really fold the headphones up in the same way you can with stuff like the Sony WH-1000X M3s. The one thing you aren’t getting here that you would with many other noise cancelling headphones is flexibility. This isn’t exactly a revolutionary inclusion - but in a time where the traditional headphone jack is almost an endangered species, it’s appreciated nevertheless. There’s also a 3.5mm audio jack here, allowing you to use the BackBeat Go 810 as wired headphones. Plantronics BackBeat GO 810 can be purchased for A$239.99 at major retailers around Australia and also Amazon.Read more Plantronics take it up a notch with new RIG 700 wireless gaming headphones Credit: Plantronics Just make sure to lift the headphones up whenever there is a train announcement. For that, you can always grab the BackBeat PRO 2 – which is only around A$60 more.īut if saving every bit of cash is important for you, the BackBeat GO 810 shouldn’t disappoint as the ANC feature works quite well on the train so you can focus on listening to music, or watching your movies. Comfort and experience are definitely the main focus for commuters, compared to premium design & studio-grade sound quality. Plantronics BackBeat GO 810 offers a more affordable solution for commuters who want a lightweight, comfortable, ANC headphones with great battery life. Plantronics BackBeat GO 810 Review Conclusion Even with the ANC turned on, BackBeat GO 810 offers an excellent 22 hours of battery life (26 hours without). This is my go-to headphones at the moment because it’s light to carry and ticks all the features needed for my commuting needs.ĪNC can be turned on and off through the BackBeat app, along with a few other settings. BackBeat GO 810 does not give out many details from a song but still enjoyable to listen. It doesn’t offer the “Wow” factor for sure when you put them on, but you probably don’t want to wear a heavy, audiophile-grade, studio headphones like the Blue Sadie either on a train. In the music listening department, BackBeat GO 810 sounds good for daily commuting. You can rotate the ear cups while rest them around the neck, but they are quite tight. I wear this every day while commuting to work by train for the past 2 weeks and never felt discomfort. It’s probably to keep the cost down but I actually don’t mind it at all. The ear pads are pretty comfy with leather material, but the headband is lightly padded with a mesh cloth (i.e not leather). Playback buttons are on the ear cups, along with the power and access to 3.5mm jack so you can still use the headphones wired if you ever run out of power. Though somewhat look plastic-y, the metallic accent adds a style into the overall unit. Plantronics BackBeat GO 810 Review – Design & FeaturesĪt 100 grams less than the BackBeat PRO 2, BackBeat GO 810 is pretty lightweight and has a compact feel. Plantronics BackBeat GO 810 Review – Packaging ![]() So here comes Plantronics’ newest ANC headphones designed for commuters, the BackBeat GO 810. Plantronics realise there is a need in a more budget friendly & lightweight ANC headphones, without the sound compromise. Bose QC35 is selling for around A$400 and A$300 for Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2. ![]() While Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) headphones are great, they are often quite premium and pricey. I commute by train so I can relate how noisy can the surroundings be, and the only way to give you immersion to what you are listening to, is by increasing volume. With fuel price getting higher and higher, many have turned into commuting by buses and trains. Plantronics BackBeat GO 810 Review – Active Noise Cancelling headphones are definitely on the rise.
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