The Plantronics BackBeat Fit 6100s are a rare breed: over-ear sports headphones. They make a good case for the form factor though, with an adjustable latch to tighten the fit for workouts and impressive waterproofing throughout the slim design that’s just as suitable for the gym as the commute. Oh, and they sound great too. Need we say more?

We see far fewer over-ear Bluetooth headphones for exercise than we do in-ear—both true wireless and neckband-style models dominate this category. But some people prefer comfy, secure over-ears at the gym, and Plantronics has this group covered. The $179.99 BackBeat Fit 6100 headphones have a somewhat sporty look and a sweat-resistant build. There are three EQ modes, two of which pack serious bass depth. There's not a whole lot to complain about here, though the app could use a little more control, like adjustable EQ instead of three pretty extreme presets. For the price, however, the headphones deliver a secure fit and powerful, bass-forward audio that will appeal to those who prefer an over-ear fit for exercise. Design Available in black, camo, or gray models, the headphones feature comfortable memory foam earcups that passively block out surrounding noise. The earcup's outer panels are a matte plastic with touch-sensitive controls, and the headband is lined with a sweatproof le...

If you like deep bass and over-ear headphones for exercise, the Plantronics BackBeat Fit 6100 are worth your consideration.

Powerful bass-forward audio performance; Easy-to-operate touch controls; Water-resistant design; Secure fit

Faint mic signal; EQ presets are pretty extreme

The use of swipe on the side is a great innovation and sounds great as well.

These headphones are sick. Been using for about 2 weeks now. Pros 1. They are very aesthetically pleasing (look cool) 2. They are designed to be a snug fit to stop them moving around during physical activity, and also have to pull string to make them tighter 3. Waterproof and sweatproof 4. Build quality feels solid and well made 5. Easily pairs with your device and their app 6. Touch control to control music etc 7. Good sound quality with customizable eq settings through the app 8. They fold down for transport 9. Long battery life Cons 1. The volume is not super loud for me. But I like my music ear bleedingly loud. It's...view more

Bought this leas than a fortnight ago - delivery was within 3 days and the headphones are exactly what I need to keep me motivated in this covid ravages times. Running and weights, they never skip a beat. And the personalisation features mean I’ve got exactly what I needed.

Great headphones. Very comfortable and sounds is really good. Brought to wear to the gym and seem durable and sweat resistant, which was what I wanted. The touch pad is very sensitive though and I have a smaller head, wish they were alittle more size adjustable. Otherwise very happy with them.

I have been looking and researching for months to find the right over ear headphone to workout. I looked at so maya brands but the workout versions are few and far between. I’ve been using a plantronics set of in ear headphones for years & really like the plantronics features like tap function. I wanted better base and I definitely got it with these babies. They fit well without hurting and I’ve been using them all the time, not just at work. Only down side is hen I do an overhead press it activates the pause button but it’s a small thing against such great cans.

My mum recently bought this and they are horrible comparred to the older model that I had. Not only is the texture they have added (for grip I assume) like sandpaper on your ears, but the band is a lot heavier. This means that as you move the headphones bob, cutting off the music and sandpapering your ears. Also the sound quality of the headphones seemed much worse to me. Not to mention the older model had volume and track controls that were simple and easy to use.

Love the headphones but physical buttons would be better than touch sensitive pad. Don't get me wrong these are great and have awesome sound quality. The active mic feature is a nice touch and are defiantly worth a shot.

My wife purchased these headphones as my Xmas gift and I’m so impressed. Noise blockout and sweat proof make these perfect for the gym.