Sennheiser HD 579 vs. Sennheiser SC 165 USB

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 579 and Sennheiser SC 165 USB. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 579 vs. Sennheiser SC 165 USB Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 579 Sennheiser SC 165 USB
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack, 6.35 mm jack Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Series HD 5 -
Weight - 98 g
Colour Silver Black, white
Earpad Material - Leatherette
Recommended Use Home audio Portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 579 Sennheiser SC 165 USB
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sennheiser SC 165 USB are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - EPOS Voice
Frequency Response 15 - 28000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser HD 579 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser SC 165 USB.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% -
Impedance 50 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 106 dB 115 dB
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 579 Sennheiser SC 165 USB
Type - Boom
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 579 Sennheiser SC 165 USB
Controls - Volume, answer/end, microphone on/mute, redial
CABLE Sennheiser HD 579 Sennheiser SC 165 USB
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - straight - 3 m Headset cable
USB cable - detachable
Cable Length 3 m 2.262 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 579 Sennheiser SC 165 USB
Features - EPOS ActiveGard
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 579 Sennheiser SC 165 USB
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) USB (4 PIN USB Type A)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 579 Sennheiser SC 165 USB
Included Accessories 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter Carrying pouch, USB cable
Software Certification - Certified for Skype for Business
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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