Sennheiser HD 458BT vs. Sennheiser SC 165 USB

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 458BT and Sennheiser SC 165 USB. 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 HD 458BT vs. Sennheiser SC 165 USB Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 458BT Sennheiser SC 165 USB
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Weight 238 g 98 g Sennheiser SC 165 USB are lighter than Sennheiser HD 458BT headphones.
Colour Black Black, white
Earpad Material - Leatherette
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 458BT Sennheiser SC 165 USB
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes - Sennheiser HD 458BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 -
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, aptX, apt-X LL -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - EPOS Voice
Frequency Response 18 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser HD 458BT offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser SC 165 USB.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.3% -
Max Sound Pressure 108 dB 115 dB
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features Voice control -
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 458BT Sennheiser SC 165 USB
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - Boom
Frequency Response 80 - 6000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz Sennheiser SC 165 USB offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sennheiser HD 458BT.
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 458BT Sennheiser SC 165 USB
Controls - Volume, answer/end, microphone on/mute, redial
CABLE Sennheiser HD 458BT Sennheiser SC 165 USB
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headset cable
USB cable - detachable
Cable Length - 2.262 m
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 458BT Sennheiser SC 165 USB
Features - EPOS ActiveGard
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 458BT Sennheiser SC 165 USB
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity 600 mAh -
Battery Life 30 hours -
Charging Time 2 hours -
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 458BT Sennheiser SC 165 USB
Connector Type - USB (4 PIN USB Type A)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 458BT Sennheiser SC 165 USB
Included Accessories Carrying case Carrying pouch, USB cable
Software Certification - Certified for Skype for Business
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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