Poly Blackwire 8225-M vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Poly Blackwire 8225-M and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX. 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. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly Blackwire 8225-M Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Product Type Headset - wired - USB-A Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 20 cm
Width - 19.5 cm
Depth - 5.2 cm
Weight 186 g 285 g Poly Blackwire 8225-M are lighter than Poly Blackwire 8225-M headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Headphones: 19.5 cm x 5.2 cm x 20 cm
Case: 20 cm x 6.3 cm x 18 cm / 360 g
Colour - Anthracite black | Sand | Timber
Body Material - Plastic, fabric, rubber, polymer, recycled aluminium
Earpad Material - Memory foam, lambskin
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 12 m
SOUND QUALITY Poly Blackwire 8225-M Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.1
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Hybrid ANC Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX offer a larger frequency range than Poly Blackwire 8225-M.
Sensitivity 84 dB 95 dB/mW Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have higher sensitivity than Poly Blackwire 8225-M.
Impedance 32 Ohm 24 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 40 mm Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have a thicker diaphragm than Poly Blackwire 8225-M.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features SoundGuard DIGITAL Technology Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE Poly Blackwire 8225-M Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Form Factor - Built-in
Type Boom -
Noise Cancelling Yes - Poly Blackwire 8225-M microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -35 dBV/Pascal -
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Poly Blackwire 8225-M Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, Microsoft Teams button Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, audio transparency, ANC mode
CABLE Poly Blackwire 8225-M Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Cable Type Headset cable - 2.2 m Headphones cable - detachable - 1.25 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 1.25 m
Cable Length 2.2 m 1.25 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Poly Blackwire 8225-M Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Features - Touch control
BATTERY AND CHARGING Poly Blackwire 8225-M Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1200 mAh
Battery Life - 35 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 40 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Poly Blackwire 8225-M Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Connector Type Headset (4 PIN USB Type A) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Poly Blackwire 8225-M Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Included Accessories - Carrying case, USB-C to USB-A charging cable
Compliant Standards - MFI
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 3 years
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