![]() While I was able to be heard, apparently the static was enough for the other person to ask me not to speak with them for long periods of time if I was going to use the earbuds. In addition, I got lots of complaints of “static noise” when making phone calls and was told it sounded like I was on a walkie-talkie. It was enough where I was concerned upon stepping out in the NYC streets that I couldn’t fully hear any potential hazards. Anyone that was talking to me I had to ask to speak up repeatedly. Though these models mention that “The unique ear-tip design doesn’t fully block the ear canal, letting in ambient sound…”, I experienced a significant muffle of sounds from the outside world. The earbuds remained secure on my runs and while riding a scooter around town. To increase stability they wrap around your ears versus just being plugged into your ear canal which was a huge plus. I’m happy to say that the earbuds are lightweight, sturdy, and are incredibly comfortable. It’s also a nice touch that every time you power on the earbuds you’re greeted with a voice that provides a status of the current battery level. Thankfully, the earbuds were fully charged and the case itself had about 75% charge, so I was able to use them straight away. Inside the center of the case is a power button that, when pressed, triggers a series of lights that indicate the battery level. That said, the case does zipper shut to add more security and has a tiny internal pocket for that tiny microUSB cord. While it felt good in hand, the case is a bit too big to fit comfortably in the average pocket without it looking silly. The case is covered in a smooth matte black material with a shiny ”PLT” stamped on the front. Right out of the box, you get the Backbeat Fit 3150 earbuds, which are housed in a somewhat bulky, yet functional charging case and a short, 1.5-inch micro-USB charging cable. The BackBeat FIT 3150, released Fall 2019, retails for $149.99 and is billed as true wireless sport earbuds. With USB-C charging and even wireless charging present on many competitors' true wireless buds, it's no longer justifiable for Plantronics to stick to MicroUSB.Second, they all offer a "My Tap" feature that lets you customize single or double taps to start a stopwatch, set a timer, play your favorite playlist - all shortcuts that can be handy if you're exercising.And finally, the three true wireless buds let you pick the main bud, as well as use each bud separately in mono mode.The Plantronics BackBeat FIT 3150 boasts 24 hours of power, durable, and can withstand rain and sweat for an active lifestyle. First, they all still charge over MicroUSB, a sad and annoying situation. There's also a new sports headset from Plantronics, the BackBeat Fit 6100.All four Plantronics models have a few features in common. It's also introducing the Fit 3200 with removable noise-isolating eartips, and the tiny Pro 5100. With no trees, no buildings, and nothing to bounce the sound around, one of the buds would frequently lose connection and stutter.Now the company is acknowledging the problem and releasing an updated Fit 3150 with better connectivity and battery life. Those became much more noticeable when my husband tried them in a completely open outdoor setting near the sea. ![]() I spent a bit of time with the BackBeat Fit 3100 and liked their stable design and sound quality, but noticed a few disconnections. Plantronics released its first take on the true wireless form factor about a year ago, but the company's efforts weren't well received. ![]()
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