EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT SC 160 USB-C vs. EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II

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In depth comparison and review of EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT SC 160 USB-C and EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II. 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.

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EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT SC 160 USB-C vs. EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT SC 160 USB-C EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Product Type Headset - wired - USB-C Headset - Bluetooth - wireless
Series SC 100 series ADAPT 500 Series
Weight 95 g 232 g EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT SC 160 USB-C are lighter than EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT SC 160 USB-C headphones.
Colour Black -
Earpad Material Foam Plush, textured fabric
Recommended Use Portable electronics, computer Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 25 m
SOUND QUALITY EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT SC 160 USB-C EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid ANC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Voice Clarity EPOS Voice
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.3%
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 115 dB 108 dB
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Audio prompts
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT SC 160 USB-C EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Mono Beamforming, MEMS-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT SC 160 USB-C EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Controls Volume, answer/end, microphone on/mute, redial -
CABLE EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT SC 160 USB-C EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Cable Type Headset cable USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable
FEATURES EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT SC 160 USB-C EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Features - EPOS ActiveGard
BATTERY AND CHARGING EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT SC 160 USB-C EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 46 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 41 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 24 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 24 hours
Standby Time - 81 day
Charging Time - 220 min
CONNECTIONS EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT SC 160 USB-C EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Connector Type USB (USB Type-C) -
OTHERS EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT SC 160 USB-C EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Included Accessories - Carrying case, BTD 800 USB-C dongle, USB-C to USB-C cable
Software Certification Certified for Skype for Business Zoom Certified, Certified for Microsoft Teams, Optimised for UC, Optimised for Google Meet
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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