Sony WH-XB700 vs. Poly EncorePro 520V

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-XB700 and Poly EncorePro 520V. 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

Sony WH-XB700 vs. Poly EncorePro 520V Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-XB700 Poly EncorePro 520V
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series - EncorePro 500 series
Height - 6.7 cm
Width - 11.1 cm
Depth - 14.9 cm
Weight 196 g 74 g Poly EncorePro 520V are lighter than Sony WH-XB700 headphones.
Colour Black | Blue Black
Earpad Material - Artificial leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-XB700 Poly EncorePro 520V
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 -
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, aptX -
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Poly EncorePro 520V are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - SoundGuard DIGITAL
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) -
Frequency Response 5 - 22000 Hz -
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 37 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 5.6 mm Sony WH-XB700 have a thicker diaphragm than Poly EncorePro 520V.
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 50 dB
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WH-XB700 Poly EncorePro 520V
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes Poly EncorePro 520V microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 20 - 16000 Hz
Sensitivity - 40 dB
Sensitivity Margin - +/- 3dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-XB700 Poly EncorePro 520V
Controls Volume -
CABLE Sony WH-XB700 Poly EncorePro 520V
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
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Cable Length 1.2 m 78.5 cm
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-XB700 Poly EncorePro 520V
Features - Boom mic length 135mm, 290° rotatable microphone
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-XB700 Poly EncorePro 520V
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 30 hour(s) -
Standby Time 300 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-XB700 Poly EncorePro 520V
Connector Type USB
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS Sony WH-XB700 Poly EncorePro 520V
Software Certification - Certified for Skype for Business, UC certified
Supported Host Device OS - macOS, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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