Sennheiser SC 165 USB vs. Poly EncorePro 520V

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser SC 165 USB and Poly EncorePro 520V. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser SC 165 USB vs. Poly EncorePro 520V Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser SC 165 USB Poly EncorePro 520V
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series - EncorePro 500 series
Height - 6.7 cm
Width - 11.1 cm
Depth - 14.9 cm
Weight 98 g 74 g Poly EncorePro 520V are lighter than Sennheiser SC 165 USB headphones.
Colour Black, white Black
Earpad Material Leatherette Artificial leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics, computer -
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser SC 165 USB Poly EncorePro 520V
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - SoundGuard DIGITAL
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects EPOS Voice -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Max Sound Pressure 115 dB -
Diaphragm - 5.6 mm
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 50 dB
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser SC 165 USB Poly EncorePro 520V
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes Poly EncorePro 520V microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 20 - 16000 Hz Poly EncorePro 520V offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sennheiser SC 165 USB.
Sensitivity - 40 dB
Sensitivity Margin - +/- 3dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser SC 165 USB Poly EncorePro 520V
Controls Volume, answer/end, microphone on/mute, redial -
CABLE Sennheiser SC 165 USB Poly EncorePro 520V
Cable Type Headset cable
USB cable - detachable
-
Cable Length 2.262 m 78.5 cm
FEATURES Sennheiser SC 165 USB Poly EncorePro 520V
Features EPOS ActiveGard Boom mic length 135mm, 290° rotatable microphone
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser SC 165 USB Poly EncorePro 520V
Connector Type USB (4 PIN USB Type A)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser SC 165 USB Poly EncorePro 520V
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, USB cable -
Software Certification Certified for Skype for Business Certified for Skype for Business, UC certified
Supported Host Device OS - macOS, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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