Sennheiser SC 165 USB vs. Sony WH-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser SC 165 USB and Sony WH-1000XM5. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser SC 165 USB vs. Sony WH-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser SC 165 USB Sony WH-1000XM5
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 98 g 250 g Sennheiser SC 165 USB are lighter than Sennheiser SC 165 USB headphones.
Colour Black, white Black | Silver
Earpad Material Leatherette -
Recommended Use Portable electronics, computer Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser SC 165 USB Sony WH-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects EPOS Voice Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser SC 165 USB.
Max Sound Pressure 115 dB -
Diaphragm - 30 mm
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser SC 165 USB Sony WH-1000XM5
Form Factor - Built-in
Type Boom -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Microphones Included - 8
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser SC 165 USB Sony WH-1000XM5
Controls Volume, answer/end, microphone on/mute, redial -
CABLE Sennheiser SC 165 USB Sony WH-1000XM5
Cable Type Headset cable
USB cable - detachable
USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Cable Length 2.262 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Sennheiser SC 165 USB Sony WH-1000XM5
Features EPOS ActiveGard Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser SC 165 USB Sony WH-1000XM5
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 32 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours
Charging Time - 3.5 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser SC 165 USB Sony WH-1000XM5
Connector Type USB (4 PIN USB Type A)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser SC 165 USB Sony WH-1000XM5
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, USB cable Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m)
Software Certification Certified for Skype for Business -
Compliant Standards - JEITA
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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