HP EncorePro 500 Series 520V
A 30mm driver with a 20Hz–10kHz voice-optimized response pairs with a Quick Disconnect voice tube microphone and SoundGuard limiting to 118dBA for clear, protected calls. Weighing just 73 grams, its durable supra-aural design and detachable voice tube add easy cleaning and instant desk-away convenience. Best for contact center agents needing a lightweight, safety-focused wired headset for all-day voice use, not for media or commuting.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong mic (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong build (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong comfort (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (33rd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | on-ear |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.2 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | Foam |
Audio
| Driver Size | 30 |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 6800 |
| Codecs | Poly EncorePro 520V Voice Tube Microphone with Quick Disconnect Binaural Headset TAA - Stereo - Mini-phone (3.5mm) - Wired - 20 Hz - 10 kHz - Over-the-head, On-ear - Binaural - Supra-aural - 2.58 ft C |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 0.79 |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | Yes |
| Detachable Mic | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | HP EncorePro 500 Series 520V | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Technics EAH-A800 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | TOZO HT2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 30 | 42 | 40 | 40 | - | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 470 | 314 | 34 | 32 | 32 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | - | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 30 | 50 | 24 | 60 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP EncorePro 500 Series 520V | 32.1 | 96.1 | 77.7 | 48.9 | 44.7 | 68.2 | 42.5 | 33.2 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 92.4 | 97.8 | 90.7 | 87.7 | 98.1 | 67.2 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 77.7 | 95.6 | 76.1 | 53.6 | 98.9 | 87.5 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 93.4 | 98.3 | 77.7 | 97.2 | 85.9 | 53.6 | 97.4 | 60.1 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 93.4 | 79.2 | 95.7 | 52.9 | 72.7 | 81 | 99.2 | 73 |
| TOZO HT2 Compare | 93.4 | 83.2 | 95.7 | 99.1 | 90.7 | 81 | 83.1 | 87.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.ca 1 offer From CA$123
We started tracking prices for this product on May 27, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.
Usage Scores
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