HP Blackwire 5220
A noise-cancelling microphone with Digital Signal Processing ensures clear voice pickup for calls, complemented by a lightweight metal headband and memory foam ear cushions for all-day durability. Its USB-C and USB-A adapter, plus a 3.5mm jack, provide flexible wired connectivity across PCs, tablets, and mobile devices. This headset is best for office workers or call center agents who need reliable, comfortable audio for extended voice and video meetings.
Form Factor on-ear
driver type dynamic
active noise cancellation Yes
open closed back closed
49 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong mic (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong comfort (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong anc (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average sound (18th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | leatherette, memory foam |
| Headband | metal |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
Battery
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 1 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | Yes |
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) | - | 30 | 42 | 40 | - | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 48 | 480 | - | 32 | 16 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | 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 | 74.5 | 87.1 | 90.8 | 17.9 | 46.5 | 86.2 | 38.7 | 38.6 | 37.6 |
| 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 | 74.5 | 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 | 73.1 | 94.7 | 49.6 | 77.7 | 78.5 | 99.7 | 83.6 | 7.8 |
| Nothing Headphone (a) B186 Compare | 98.5 | 81.3 | 90.8 | 93.4 | 99.9 | 30 | 100 | 95 | 25 |
Usage Scores
- Work45.6
- Calls41.2
- Music31.4
- Overall48.5
- Budget51
- Gaming51.4
- Studio34.6
- Commute40.8
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