It was just about a year ago that we reviewed Plantronic's BackBeat Go wireless headphones . The BackBeat Go were, and are (I still have and use them on occasion) impressive. Looking not much larger than standard wired earbuds, these wireless headphones were a feat of engineering that packed...

Light and comfortable; Sound surprisingly good; Over 4.5 hours of music per charge; DeepSleep hibernation will keep the headphones charged for up to six months

Do not offer longer runtime per charge than their predecessors; Cable noise travels to ears while running

When I reviewed the original Plantronics BackBeat Go stereo Bluetooth headset back in 2012, I said it was easy to see how the product could be improved and that the next version of the BackBeat Go would be better and easier to recommend for what it cost ($79.99).

The lightweight; reasonably priced; wireless stereo headset improves upon the Go 1; with better sound quality and a sweatproof design; The step-up; includes a protective case that has a built-in battery for charging on the go

Battery life isn't great (4.5 hours); no carrying case included unless you buy the BackBeat Go 2 + Charging Case ($20 more)

Like its predecessor, the Backbeat Go 2 is a sports oriented, behind the head, Bluetooth headset that blurs the line between functionality and comfort. Improving upon its predecessor with the inclusion of the water resistant P2i technology, the Go 2 also sports Bluetooth 2.1 compatibility a...

While small Bluetooth wireless speakers have appeared at a brisk pace over the last year, small Bluetooth headphones have been slower to evolve -- despite expectations that the category would surge forward after Bluetooth 4.0 chips became common.…

When I reviewed the original Plantronics BackBeat Go stereo Bluetooth headset back in 2012, I said it was easy to see how the product could be improved and that the next version of the BackBeat Go would be better and easier to recommend for what it cost ($79.99).

While its short battery life keeps it from true greatness, the Plantronics BackBeat Go 2 is a superior wireless Bluetooth in-ear headphone.

The lightweight; reasonably priced Plantronics BackBeat Go 2 wireless stereo headset improves upon the Go 1; with better sound quality and a sweatproof design; The step-up BackBeat Go 2 + Charging Case includes a protective case that has a built-in battery for charging on the go.

Battery life isn't great (4.5 hours); no carrying case included unless you buy the BackBeat Go 2 + Charging Case ($20 more).

Buying an audio product requires balancing your priorities for sound quality and price. If you can spend a lot on a pair of headphones , they're probably going to sound great (with certain distinctions between the models).

Useful design touches; Inexpensive, even with optional battery charging pouch; Solid midrange and high-end response

Weak bass; Microphone picks up street noise

Buying an audio product requires balancing your priorities for sound quality and price. If you can spend a lot on a pair of headphones, they're probably going to sound great (with certain distinctions between the models). If you can't spend a lot, you're going to have to compromise certain aspects of sound quality. For less than $100, you can't expect a Bluetooth headset with powerful bass. However, you can get a pair of comfortable in-ear earphones with very good mid- and high-end sound quality. The Plantronics BackBeat Go 2 are the follow-up to last year's Editors' Choice BackBeat Go($95.99 at Amazon), and at $79.99 without a charging pouch or $99.99 with a charging pouch, they offer an even better value and an incremental upgrade over the previous model. DesignThe BackBeat Go 2($28.99 at Amazon) is nearly physically identical to the original Backbeat Go with a few small changes. It's still a pair of earbuds on a short, flat, tangle-free cable with an in-line remote and microph...

The Plantronics BackBeat Go 2 stereo Bluetooth headset is a small but welcome upgrade to the previous BackBeat Go, and offers a great value despite its light bass output.

Useful design touches; Inexpensive, even with optional battery charging pouch; Solid midrange and high-end response

Weak bass; Microphone picks up street noise

Totally wireless in-ear buds. We've wanted to see these, working well, for years and finally they're here. Ok there's a wire to stop you losing them, but this is as close as it's going to get.

Quiet an improvement from the original Plantronics BackBeat GO 2, especially in the sound department. Sporty look. Plantronics BackBeat GO 2 review – Getting annoyed with that dangling earphone cables while gymming or jogging? Or perhaps you hate the old, boring look of a Bluetooth headset?

Plantronics has released the second version of its BackBeat GO wireless in-ear headphones and have delivered a significant improvement over the original. The BackBeat GO 2 is still wireless and connects to your device via Bluetooth and takes out the biggest interference in the portable audio...