HP Blackwire 5220
A precisely tuned noise-canceling microphone and passive noise isolation from memory foam ear cushions ensure clear calls in busy environments. The 172-gram foldable design with a carrying case and USB-C/USB-A connectivity makes it highly portable across PC, Mac, and mobile devices. This headset is best for office professionals who spend long hours on conference calls and need reliable, cross-platform wired audio.
Form Factor on-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 28
impedance ohms 32
open closed back closed
48 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong comfort (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong mic (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong build (86th percentile) 86th
Cons
- Below average social proof (28th percentile)
- Below average affordability (32nd percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | leatherette |
| Headband | metal |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 28 |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 32 |
| Codecs | HP Poly Blackwire 5220 USB-C Wired Stereo Headset, Black |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Cable Length | 2.17 |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | Yes |
| Mic Pattern | Omnidirectional |
Features
| App | Poly Lens |
vs Competition
| Spec | HP Blackwire 5220 | Sony WH-1000XM6 | Sennheiser HDB 630 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100 | Nothing Headphone (a) B186 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 28 | 30 | 42 | 40 | - | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 32 | 48 | 480 | - | 32 | 16 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 30 | 30 | 135 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP Blackwire 5220 | 32.7 | 87.1 | 85.6 | 49 | 46.5 | 97.3 | 47.8 | 28.1 | 32.4 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 Compare | 98.5 | 98 | 96.1 | 92.8 | 77.7 | 78.5 | 99.9 | 83.6 | 5.4 |
| Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare | 98.5 | 79.7 | 74.4 | 97.7 | 91.6 | 42.9 | 98.3 | 95 | 4.4 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.5 | 98.9 | 94.7 | 98.7 | 77.7 | 50.1 | 97.4 | 95 | 2.7 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100 Compare | 94.8 | 73.2 | 94.7 | 49.6 | 77.7 | 78.5 | 99.7 | 83.6 | 7.8 |
| Nothing Headphone (a) B186 Compare | 98.5 | 81.4 | 90.8 | 93.4 | 99.9 | 30 | 100 | 95 | 25 |
Usage Scores
- Work43.4
- Calls38.8
- Music40.4
- Overall47.7
- Budget50.6
- Gaming57.9
- Studio49.5
- Commute36.8
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