EPOS Impact SDW 5000 Series Headset

In the evolving landscape of hybrid work, organizations demand professional-grade headsets that offer secure, reliable, and flexible communication across devices and platforms. The EPOS Impact SDW 5000 Series rises to that challenge, delivering premium DECT wireless headset solutions engineered for enterprise use.

Despite its broad range of configurations, finding the right SDW 5000 model to meet your specific use case can be confusing. That’s why I created this simple matrix to help identify the best model based on three key criteria:

Wearing Style: 3-in-1, Monaural, or Binaural
Connectivity Needs: PC only, PC + Desk Phone, or PC + Desk Phone + Mobile
Microsoft Teams Certification: Yes or No

Why EPOS Impact SDW 5000?

The SDW 5000 Series offers:

DECT wireless freedom with secure encryption
Exceptional audio quality with EPOS Voice™ and noise-canceling microphones
All-day comfort with ergonomic designs and multiple wearing styles
Intelligent device management via EPOS Connect and EPOS Manager
Enterprise-grade durability and seamless integration with softphones and communications platforms

EPOS Impact SDW 5000 Model Comparison Matrix

Model	Wearing Style	Connectivity	Teams Certified
Impact SDW 5011	3-in-1	PC via DECT Dongle	No
Impact SDW 5013T	3-in-1	PC via base station	Yes
Impact SDW 5015	3-in-1	PC & Desk Phone	No
Impact SDW 5016	3-in-1	PC, Desk Phone, & Mobile	No
Impact SDW 5016T	3-in-1	PC, Desk Phone, & Mobile	Yes
Impact SDW 5031	Monaural	PC via DECT Dongle	No
Impact SDW 5033	Monaural	PC via base station	No
Impact SDW 5033T	Monaural	PC via base station	Yes
Impact SDW 5035	Monaural	PC & Desk Phone	No
Impact SDW 5036	Monaural	PC, Desk Phone, & Mobile	No
Impact SDW 5036T	Monaural	PC, Desk Phone, & Mobile	Yes
Impact SDW 5061	Binaural	PC via DECT Dongle	No
Impact SDW 5063	Binaural	PC via base station	No
Impact SDW 5063T	Binaural	PC via base station	Yes
Impact SDW 5066	Binaural	PC, Desk Phone, & Mobile	No
Impact SDW 5066T	Binaural	PC, Desk Phone, & Mobile	Yes

How to Choose

Ask yourself:

What devices will I need to connect to? Just a PC? Or also a desk phone and mobile?
Do I need a Microsoft Teams certified headset? This is essential for users relying heavily on Teams for communication.
What’s my preferred wearing style? 3-in-1 for flexibility, or a fixed monaural/binaural style for focused work.