EPOS SDW 5015 Convertible Wireless DECT Headset – Dual Connectivity
The EPOS SDW 5015 adds Bluetooth later Choosing a wireless office headset system usually means guessing at your needs three years out — buy for today's desk phone and PC setup, and hope mobile connectivity never becomes a requirement. The EPOS SDW 5015 removes that guesswork: its base station accepts an optional Bluetooth USB dongle that adds mobile phone connectivity whenever you need it, without buying a new headset system. It's a mono, convertible wireless DECT headset with dual connectivity to a desk phone and a computer softphone at the same time, three wearing styles (over-the-head, over-the-ear, and behind-the-neck), and a two-microphone system with own-voice detection technology. It's certified for Microsoft Skype for Business, protected by 128-bit encryption and DECT Security certification, and rated for up to 10 hours of talk time with a busylight built into the headset itself. Do I need the SDW 5016, or can the SDW 5015 add mobile later? You don't have to decide today. The EPOS SDW 5015 covers desk phone and PC/softphone connectivity out of the box, and its base station has a slot for an optional Bluetooth mini-USB dongle that adds mobile phone support whenever it becomes necessary — no new headset, no new base station, just the dongle. [card title="Buy for today, add mobile when you need it"]The SDW 5016 ships with Bluetooth mobile support built in from day one; the EPOS SDW 5015 doesn't need to. If most of your calls run through a desk phone and a computer right now, the SDW 5015 covers that at a lower cost, and the upgrade path to mobile stays open through the dongle slot on the base station — a genuinely rare case of a wireless headset system that doesn't lock you into today's requirements.[/card] [compare] EPOS SDW 5015Desk phone and PC/softphone, dual connectivity built in. Add a Bluetooth dongle later for mobile support. EPOS SDW 5016Desk phone, PC/softphone, and Bluetooth mobile connectivity from the start. Higher price for the built-in third connection. [/compare] One base, any headset — built for hot-desking Any headset in the SDW 5000 range pairs to any compatible SDW base station in seconds, just by setting it in the cradle. On a shared desk or during training, that means swapping headsets between people without a re-pairing process — genuinely useful on a floor where the same base station serves more than one person across a shift. Does the EPOS SDW 5015 need a lifter to answer calls? Only for the desk phone side, and only if you want to answer or end calls away from your desk. The EPOS SDW 5015 lets you roam freely once a call is connected on either the desk phone or the PC softphone side. But starting or ending a call remotely on the desk phone connection requires either an EHS-compatible phone or a separately sold HSL10 II handset lifter — the same requirement as EPOS's other desk-phone DECT headsets. The PC/softphone side never needs a lifter; answering there is handled entirely through software. [callout type="honest"]Don't assume dual connectivity changes this rule — it doesn't. If your calls come mostly through the desk phone and you want to answer hands-free from across the room, budget for an EHS cable (if your phone supports it) or an HSL10 II lifter. If your calls run through the computer softphone instead, you're covered without either accessory.[/callout] Own-voice detection: two microphones with one job [stat]590 ft range, 10-hour talk time[/stat] The EPOS SDW 5015's noise-canceling boom carries two microphones working together with own-voice detection technology — rather than just filtering generic background noise, the system specifically identifies your voice and separates it from everything around it. That's the same super wideband sound standard EPOS builds across its IMPACT 5000 Series, and it's rated for up to 590 feet of range line of sight, or about 180 feet through a typical office layout, with a full charge lasting up to 10 hours and recovering in about an hour. Built with real encryption, not just marketing The EPOS SDW 5015 uses 128-bit encryption with Protected Pairing and DECT Security certification — not a vague "secure connection" claim, but a specific standard meant to keep calls from being intercepted over the air. For a headset carrying sensitive customer conversations, that's not a checkbox feature. The EPOS SDW 5015 is the headset for an office that isn't ready to commit to exactly what its communication setup will look like in three years — dual connectivity that covers desk phone and PC today, real security standards protecting every call, and a base station that adapts to hot-desking without a re-pairing hassle. Add the Bluetooth dongle whenever mobile becomes part of the picture, and it's ready without a system replacement. EPOS SDW 5015 mono wireless DECT headset with three wearing style attachments Base station with charging cradle Power supply unit Quick start guide The HSL10 II handset lifter, EHS cables, and the Bluetooth mobile dongle are not included and are sold separately. Type Monaural (single-ear), convertible — over-the-head, over-the-ear, or behind-the-neck Series EPOS IMPACT 5000 Series Wireless technology DECT Connectivity Dual — desk phone and PC/softphone simultaneously; optional Bluetooth mobile dongle adds a third connection Range Up to 590 ft (180 m) line of sight; approx. 180 ft in a typical office Talk time Up to 10 hours Charge time Approx. 1 hour for a full charge Microphone Two-microphone noise-canceling system with own-voice detection technology; digital MEMs microphones Audio Super wideband sound Security 128-bit encryption, Protected Pairing, DECT Security certification Certification Microsoft Skype for Business certified; UC optimized for major platforms Indicator Integrated busylight (external desk busylight available as an accessory) Conferencing Base station supports syncing up to three additional wireless headsets for group listening or training Remote answering Roams freely once connected; requires an EHS-compatible phone or a separately sold HSL10 II lifter to answer/end desk phone calls remotely. No lifter needed for PC/softphone calls Software EPOS HeadSetup Pro Manager for remote configuration and fleet management Hot-desking Any SDW 5000 series headset pairs to any compatible base station within seconds Part number 1000597 Warranty 2-year manufacturer warranty, plus HeadsetPlus lifetime technical support Software. The EPOS SDW 5015 is certified for Microsoft Skype for Business and UC optimized for other major softphone platforms. EPOS HeadSetup Pro Manager lets IT configure and monitor devices across a fleet remotely. Hardware. The base station connects simultaneously to a desk phone and a computer via USB. Remote desk-phone answering requires an EHS-compatible phone or a separately sold HSL10 II lifter. An optional Bluetooth mini-USB dongle adds mobile phone connectivity to the same base station. Platforms. The EPOS SDW 5015 is built for office professionals managing calls across a desk phone and a computer, hot-desked or shared-desk environments, and any workplace planning to add mobile connectivity down the line without replacing hardware. Can I add Bluetooth to the EPOS SDW 5015 later?Yes. The EPOS SDW 5015's base station accepts an optional Bluetooth mini-USB dongle that adds mobile phone connectivity whenever needed, without requiring a new headset or base station purchase. Does the EPOS SDW 5015 need a lifter to answer calls?Only on the desk phone side. The EPOS SDW 5015 requires an EHS-compatible phone or a separately sold HSL10 II lifter to answer or end desk phone calls remotely. The PC/softphone connection needs no lifter, since answering happens through software. What's the difference between the SDW 5015 and the SDW 5016?The EPOS SDW 5016 includes Bluetooth mobile connectivity built in from the start. The SDW 5015 covers desk phone and PC/softphone connectivity and can add the same Bluetooth mobile support later through an optional base station dongle. What is own-voice detection on the EPOS SDW 5015?Own-voice detection is part of the EPOS SDW 5015's two-microphone system — rather than just filtering generic background noise, it specifically identifies the wearer's voice and separates it from ambient sound for clearer calls in noisy environments. How far can I roam with the EPOS SDW 5015?The EPOS SDW 5015 is rated for up to 590 feet line of sight, and around 180 feet in a typical office once walls and furniture reduce the range. Can multiple people share the same EPOS SDW 5015 base station?Yes. Any headset in the SDW 5000 series pairs to a compatible base station within seconds, making the EPOS SDW 5015 practical for hot-desking, shift changes, and training scenarios where headsets move between users.
