Poly Blackwire 8225-M vs. Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Poly Blackwire 8225-M and Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Poly Blackwire 8225-M vs. Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly Blackwire 8225-M Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Product Type Headset - wired - USB-A Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series - M-Series
Weight 186 g 307 g Poly Blackwire 8225-M are lighter than Poly Blackwire 8225-M headphones.
Colour - Black
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Poly Blackwire 8225-M Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable - Yes Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Poly Blackwire 8225-M are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Hybrid ANC -
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 15 - 28000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 offer a larger frequency range than Poly Blackwire 8225-M.
Sensitivity 84 dB 99 dB/mW Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 have higher sensitivity than Poly Blackwire 8225-M.
Impedance 32 Ohm 38 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 45 mm Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 have a thicker diaphragm than Poly Blackwire 8225-M.
Features SoundGuard DIGITAL Technology MultiPoint Technology, Low Latency Mode, Google Fast Pair
MICROPHONE Poly Blackwire 8225-M Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Form Factor - Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional, beamforming
Noise Cancelling Yes - Poly Blackwire 8225-M microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 85 - 15000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 offer a larger microphone frequency range than Poly Blackwire 8225-M.
Sensitivity -35 dBV/Pascal -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Poly Blackwire 8225-M Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, Microsoft Teams button Mute, volume, power on/off, status indicator, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Poly Blackwire 8225-M Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Cable Type Headset cable - 2.2 m Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
Cable Length 2.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Poly Blackwire 8225-M Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Features - Fast charge
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa built-in
Additional Functions - Amplifier
BATTERY AND CHARGING Poly Blackwire 8225-M Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life - 50 hour(s)
Charging Time - 3.5 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Poly Blackwire 8225-M Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Radio Transmitter Power - 5.1 mW
CONNECTIONS Poly Blackwire 8225-M Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Connector Type Headset (4 PIN USB Type A) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Poly Blackwire 8225-M Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Included Accessories - Protective pouch, USB-C charging cable
Compatibility - iPhone, Android phone, Android tablet
Compliant Standards - RSS-102, FCC Part 15, CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB3(B)
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