The connection became spotty (and it was kind of annoying) but it didn’t drop the connection entirely. The 3100, in contrast, was great until we reached a distance of about 20 meters. It didn’t have problems with dropped or intermittent connections to up to 30 meters. Upon testing both earphones, we found that the Plantronics 3200 has a more reliable connection.
#Backbeat fit 3200 Bluetooth#
The 3100 comes with the Always Aware eartips while the 3200 uses noise isolating eartips.īoth earphones operate via Bluetooth 5.0 but only the 3200 has multipoint connectivity, which means it can connect to up to two devices. The 3200 is more consistent when it comes to maintaining connection. However, for workouts and other activities, these wireless earphones are some of the best.
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If you are buying a wireless earphone strictly for listening to music, these two shouldn’t even be on your list.
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Sound quality is not the best, with the 3200 edging out the 3100 due to its noise-isolating ear tips. You can turn it on and you can be well aware of your surroundings.īoth of these earphones are great for their intended use. However, this is not a problem with the 3200 because of the ambient sound feature. Using earphones with noise-isolating eartips is usually not recommended for runners or cyclists due to safety reasons. The eartips create a seal so you will hear the low frequencies better, it’s great for intense workout routines to keep you motivated. The Plantronics 3200, on the other hand, has eartips that work well for music. The sound quality, while not the best, is still acceptable. When you are running, working out, or cycling, you don’t really have time to focus on the music you’re listening to. However, you do have to remember that these earphones are not for “audiophiles,” these are for athletes or people with active lifestyles. It doesn’t create a seal, so low frequencies are lacking. A closer look at both the Plantronics BackBeat Fit 3100 (left) and 3200 (right).ĭue to the Always Aware ear tips that come with the Plantronics 3100, sound quality is not the best. Sound Qualityīoth earphones are great for outside activities where your focus is on what you’re doing and not what you’re listening to. Both of these earphones have quality written all over them and are on par with each other when it comes to design. For safety while using them outdoors, you can use the ambient setting feature to hear your surroundings.īoth earphones feature touch controls on the left piece while the right piece has a tactile button. As for the Plantronics BackBeat Fit 3200, the noise-isolating ear tips are great for sound quality. This is great for safety but sound quality suffers. The Always Aware is great if you want to hear your surroundings while using the earphones. When it comes to the included ear tips, the Plantronics BackBeat Fit 3100 features the Always Aware ear tips, while the 3200 comes with a noise-isolating ear tip design. The build quality is solid and they don’t disappoint in the design department as well. Both of them are great for activities such as swimming – with IP57 certification, both earphones are water and sweat proof, working out, running, cycling and more. They are true wireless earphones with flexible ear hooks that keep them secure while you move. Looking at these earphones, you can tell that they are built for people with active lifestyles. Both the Plantronics BackBeat Fit 3100 (left) and 3200 (right) come with a soft-shell charging case that charges with a micro USB cable. The Plantronics BackBeat Fit 31 are pretty much the same when it comes to design. Plantronics 3100 vs 3200 Comparison Chart Model
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Plantronics 3100 vs 3200 Comparison Chart.