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Cisco CP-HS-W-521-USBC Headset 521 Wired Single-Ear, 3.5 mm Connector with USB-C Adapter

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Cisco CP-HS-W-521-USBC Headset 521 Wired Single-Ear, 3.5 mm Connector with USB-C Adapter

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Cisco CP-HS-W-521-USBC Headset 521, wired single-ear headset with 3.5 mm connector and in-line USB-C adapter. Part of the Cisco Headset 500 Series for open workspaces. Unidirectional electret microphone for noise isolation, in-line controls for answer, end, reject, hold, mute and volume, LED in-call indicator on the ear plate, acoustic spike protection over 118 dB with the USB adapter. Works with PC, Mac and Cisco IP phones and desk devices (see Cisco Headset Compatibility Guide). Cable about 2.67 m. Two-year limited hardware warranty. Genuine Cisco from ARC IP Networks, a Cisco Registered Partner.

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Cisco CP-HS-W-521-USBC at a glance

The Cisco Headset 521 (CP-HS-W-521-USBC) is a wired single-ear headset that ends in a 3.5 mm connector and ships with an in-line USB-C adapter. The adapter adds call controls (answer, end, reject, hold, mute and volume), in-call LEDs on the ear plate and hearing protection, for use with Cisco IP phones, Webex devices and soft clients.

ARC IP Networks is a Cisco Registered Partner in Australia. We supply the genuine Cisco CP-HS-W-521-USBC through Cisco's authorised Australian distribution, with a GST tax invoice on every order.

StyleWired, single-ear
Connection3.5 mm + USB-C adapter
ControlsIn-line call controls
Warranty2-year limited

Best for

  • Open-plan office workers on Cisco IP phones, Webex App or Jabber
  • Users who want one ear free while on calls
  • Laptops, tablets and phones with a 3.5 mm jack or USB-C port

Key features

Single-ear wired headset in the Cisco Headset 500 Series, built for open workspaces.

Terminates in a powered 3.5 mm connector for laptops, tablets and mobile phones.

Includes an in-line USB-C adapter with answer, end, reject, hold/resume, mute and volume controls.

With the USB adapter: LED in-call presence indicator on the ear plate, microphone test and audio shaping.

Unidirectional electret microphone tuned to pick up the user's voice and reduce background noise.

Acoustic spike protection from sounds over 118 dB when used with the USB adapter.

Remote firmware upgrade and management with compatible Cisco IP phones, Unified CM and Control Hub.

Overall cord length about 2.67 m from headset to USB.

Cisco CP-HS-W-521-USBC specifications

Cisco CP-HS-W-521-USBC technical specifications
SpecificationValue
Headset
ModelCisco Headset 521, wired single
Connector3.5 mm, with in-line USB-C adapter
MicrophoneElectret condenser, unidirectional, 150 to 6800 Hz
Earpiece bandwidth50 Hz to 18 kHz
Speaker impedance~90 ohms
Controls and indicators
In-line controlsAnswer, end, reject, hold/resume, mute/unmute, volume up/down
Presence LEDOn ear plate (with USB adapter)
Hearing protection
Acoustic protectionSpike protection from sounds over 118 dB (with USB adapter)
Maximum sound pressure118 dB SPL(A)
Cables
Headset to USB overall~2.67 m
Headset cord to 3.5 mm plug~1.14 m
Controller cord to USB~1.45 m
Compatibility
Connects toPC, Mac, Cisco IP phones, Cisco desk devices
DetailsSee Cisco Headset Compatibility Guide
Warranty
Hardware warrantyTwo-year limited hardware warranty

Figures from Cisco's official data sheet.

The Cisco CP-HS-W-521-USBC in depth

A wired headset for open workspaces

The Headset 521 is the single-ear wired model of the Cisco Headset 500 Series, designed for people who spend much of the day on voice calls in noisy, open areas. Its unidirectional microphone focuses on the wearer's voice while reducing background noise.

3.5 mm plug plus USB-C adapter

The headset ends in a 3.5 mm connector that works with standard jacks on laptops, tablets and phones. The supplied in-line USB-C adapter connects it to USB devices and adds call controls, in-call LEDs on the ear plate, microphone testing and audio shaping.

Frequently asked questions

Straight answers about the Cisco CP-HS-W-521-USBC from the ARC IP Networks team. Last reviewed October 2026.

Cisco describes it as the Headset 521, wired single with 3.5 mm connector and USB-C adapter.

Cisco designed the 500 Series for Cisco IP phones, Webex desk devices and soft clients; check the Cisco Headset Compatibility Guide for your exact phone model and firmware.

The in-line USB adapter gives answer, end, reject, hold/resume, mute/unmute and volume up/down.

All Cisco Headset models have a two-year limited hardware warranty.

About 2.67 m overall from headset to USB, including the controller and 3.5 mm section.

ARC IP Networks is a Cisco Registered Partner and supplies the genuine Cisco Headset 521 through Cisco's authorised Australian distribution, with a GST tax invoice.

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