Our Verdict
Average for mixed usage. The Plantronics BackBeat Go 600 have a good wireless range and battery life. A lightweight design that's decently comfortable and a decent sound quality that packs a lot of bass. Unfortunately, they have a seal issue with their ear cups so they won't be the most isolating headphones to use in loud conditions. They also have a somewhat weak build quality that feels flimsy and a bit cheap.
- Above-average sound quality.
- Lightweight and decently comfortable.
- Good wireless range and battery life.
- Flimsy build quality.
- Poor noise isolation.
- Bass delivery varies significantly across users. Sensitive to glasses.
Decent for neutral listening. They have a deep and extended bass that rumbles with bass-heavy music. They also have a fairly well-balanced mid-range although it is a little recessed which makes instruments and vocals sound a bit distant and slightly lacking in detail. Unfortunately, their treble range is a bit overemphasized which may sound a bit sharp on already bright tracks but thanks to the pronounced bass their overall sound profile is more excited than it is piercing. Unfortunately, like most closed-back headphones they do not have a wide and spacious soundstage which won't be ideal for some neutral listeners, but they should sound good enough for most.
Mediocre for commuting. They have a good control scheme, they're lightweight and fairly comfortable. Unfortunately, they do not block enough noise for the loud environments involved in commuting and traveling.
Average for sports. They're lightweight, decently comfortable and easy to use. They're also wireless so they won't get yanked off your head because of an audio cable, but they're not the most stable headphones for more intense exercises.
Average for office use. They do not block a lot of noise so you will hear the ambient chatter in your environment. They also leak a bit at high volumes so they may be a bit distracting to the people around you.
Below-average for gaming. They're decently comfortable, have a good wireless range, and they're easy to use. Unfortunately, they have a mediocre mic that is not compatible with consoles, they're not as customizable as most gaming headsets, and the high latency will be a deal breaker for gaming.
Changelog
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.1.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.
- Updated May 29, 2018: Review published.
- Updated May 27, 2018: Our testers have started testing this product.
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The Plantronics BackBeat Go 600 is a decently affordable mixed usage headset, with an above-average sound and a decently comfortable design. They have an efficient and simple control scheme, a fairly long battery life and a great wireless range. Unfortunately, they are not as feature-packed as some of the wireless over-ears compared below. Their build quality also doesn't feel as durable or as premium for their price range, especially considering cheaper headphones that feel better built like the Bluedio T4. See our recommendations for the best over-ear headphones, the best wireless headphones, and the best noise cancelling headphones under $100.
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