HP Blackwire 5220 Stereo USB-C Headset 5220
HP
46 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
95 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Commute
Gaming
Work
Studio
Calls
Music
Specifications
| HP Blackwire 5220 Stereo USB-C Headset 5220 | Sony WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.16 kg★ | 0.25 kg |
| Ear Cushion | leatherette, memory foam | synthetic leather |
| Headband | metal | synthetic leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 28 mm | 30 mm★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Poly Blackwire 5220 Stereo USB-C Headset +3.5mm Plug +USB-C/A Adapter (Bulk) (8X231A6), Black | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | 2.1700000762939453 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 10 | 12★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Sony | Sound Connect |
Pros & Cons
HP Blackwire 5220 Stereo USB-C Headset 5220
- Strong comfort (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average connectivity (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average social proof (26th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Sony WH-1000XM6
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
HP Blackwire 5220 Stereo USB-C Headset 52200.022score per dollar
vs
Sony WH-1000XM60.016score per dollar
HP Blackwire 5220 Stereo USB-C Headset 5220 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 32 specs.
