Sennheiser SC 165 USB vs. Poly EncorePro 530D

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser SC 165 USB and Poly EncorePro 530D. 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 530D Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser SC 165 USB Poly EncorePro 530D
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - USB-C, USB-A
Series - EncorePro 500 series
Weight 98 g 22 g Poly EncorePro 530D are lighter than Sennheiser SC 165 USB headphones.
Colour Black, white Black
Earpad Material Leatherette Foam
Recommended Use Portable electronics, computer Computer
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser SC 165 USB Poly EncorePro 530D
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sennheiser SC 165 USB are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects EPOS Voice -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Max Sound Pressure 115 dB -
Diaphragm - 30 mm
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - SoundGuard Technology
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser SC 165 USB Poly EncorePro 530D
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes Poly EncorePro 530D microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - Passive noise cancellation (PNC)
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 150 - 6800 Hz Sennheiser SC 165 USB offer a larger microphone frequency range than Poly EncorePro 530D.
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser SC 165 USB Poly EncorePro 530D
Controls Volume, answer/end, microphone on/mute, redial -
CABLE Sennheiser SC 165 USB Poly EncorePro 530D
Cable Type Headset cable
USB cable - detachable
Headset cable - 89 cm
Cable Length 2.262 m -
FEATURES Sennheiser SC 165 USB Poly EncorePro 530D
Features EPOS ActiveGard Quick Disconnect, boom mic length 135mm, 290° rotatable microphone
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser SC 165 USB Poly EncorePro 530D
Connector Type USB (4 PIN USB Type A)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headset (4 PIN USB Type A)
Headset (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Sennheiser SC 165 USB Poly EncorePro 530D
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, USB cable -
Software Certification Certified for Skype for Business -
Supported Host Device OS - macOS, Windows
TAA Compliant - Yes
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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