Poly Blackwire 325 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Poly Blackwire 325 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Poly Blackwire 325 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly Blackwire 325 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series 300 Series -
Height - 19 cm
Width - 17.5 cm
Depth - 8.71 cm
Weight - 236 g
Colour - White | Black
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Headband Material Metal -
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Poly Blackwire 325 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 offer a larger frequency range than Poly Blackwire 325.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity - 93 dB
Impedance - 36 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features SoundGuard Technology -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Poly Blackwire 325 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity - -38 dB
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Poly Blackwire 325 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end Mute, volume
CABLE Poly Blackwire 325 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Cable Type Headset cable - 2.13 m Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Audio extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 2.13 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Poly Blackwire 325 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
Additional Functions DSP -
CONNECTIONS Poly Blackwire 325 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Connector Type USB (4 PIN USB Type A)
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Poly Blackwire 325 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Included Accessories - Audio cable, audio extension cable
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Europe: limited warranty - 2 years
United States: limited warranty - 1 year
Asia: limited warranty - 1 year
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