Choosing between the Cisco Headset 520 Series and the Cisco Headset 530 Series? Here's how they differ on platforms, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Headset 520 Series if you want the one that costs $67 less. Pick the Headset 530 Series if you want a wired headset with quick-disconnect USB or RJ-9 cable.
Both are Webex certified USB business headsets; the difference is price.
Side by side
| Headset 520 Series | Headset 530 Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149 | $216 |
| Weight | 521 68.6 g; 522 104.0 g | 531 68.2 g; 532 103.2 g |
| Warranty | 2-year limited | 2-year limited |
| Models | 521 single, 522 dual | 531 single, 532 dual |
| Microphone | Unidirectional ECM, 150–6800 Hz | Unidirectional ECM, 150–6800 Hz |
| Speaker | 50 Hz–18 kHz | 50 Hz–18 kHz |
| Max sound pressure | 118 dB SPL(A) with acoustic spike protection | 118 dB SPL(A) with acoustic spike protection |
| Cable | About 2.67 m overall | USB about 2.67 m; RJ-9 1.86 m coiled |
| Connections | 3.5 mm plug plus in-line USB-A or USB-C controller | Quick disconnect; USB-A or USB-C adapter, or RJ-9 cable |
Specs are Cisco's published figures. Prices can change.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Headset 520 Series if you want the one that costs $67 less. See the Headset 520 Series
- Choose the Headset 530 Series if you want a wired headset with quick-disconnect USB or RJ-9 cable. See the Headset 530 Series
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Still deciding? Read the Headset 520 Series guide and the Headset 530 Series guide, see Headset 520 Series alternatives and Headset 530 Series alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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