Sennheiser SC 165 USB vs. Sony WH-CH520

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser SC 165 USB and Sony WH-CH520. 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. Sony WH-CH520 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser SC 165 USB Sony WH-CH520
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 98 g 147 g Sennheiser SC 165 USB are lighter than Sennheiser SC 165 USB headphones.
Colour Black, white Beige | Black | Blue | White
Body Material - Recycled plastic
Earpad Material Leatherette -
Recommended Use Portable electronics, computer Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser SC 165 USB Sony WH-CH520
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sennheiser SC 165 USB are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects EPOS Voice Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Sound Pressure 115 dB -
Diaphragm - 30 mm
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-CH520 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser SC 165 USB Sony WH-CH520
Form Factor - Built-in
Type Boom -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser SC 165 USB Sony WH-CH520
Controls Volume, answer/end, microphone on/mute, redial Volume, play/pause, skip track
CABLE Sennheiser SC 165 USB Sony WH-CH520
Cable Type Headset cable
USB cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable
Cable Length 2.262 m -
FEATURES Sennheiser SC 165 USB Sony WH-CH520
Features EPOS ActiveGard -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Direct
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser SC 165 USB Sony WH-CH520
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 50 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 50 hours
Continuous talk: up to 40 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser SC 165 USB Sony WH-CH520
Connector Type USB (4 PIN USB Type A)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Sennheiser SC 165 USB Sony WH-CH520
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, USB cable -
Software Certification Certified for Skype for Business -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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