Poly Blackwire 8225-M vs. Poly EncorePro 520V

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Poly Blackwire 8225-M and Poly EncorePro 520V. 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 8225-M vs. Poly EncorePro 520V Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly Blackwire 8225-M Poly EncorePro 520V
Product Type Headset - wired - USB-A Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series - EncorePro 500 series
Height - 6.7 cm
Width - 11.1 cm
Depth - 14.9 cm
Weight 186 g 74 g Poly EncorePro 520V are lighter than Poly Blackwire 8225-M headphones.
Colour - Black
Earpad Material - Artificial leather
SOUND QUALITY Poly Blackwire 8225-M Poly EncorePro 520V
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Hybrid ANC SoundGuard DIGITAL
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Sensitivity 84 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 32 mm 5.6 mm Poly Blackwire 8225-M have a thicker diaphragm than Poly EncorePro 520V.
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 50 dB
Features SoundGuard DIGITAL Technology -
MICROPHONE Poly Blackwire 8225-M Poly EncorePro 520V
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes Yes The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 20 - 16000 Hz Poly EncorePro 520V offer a larger microphone frequency range than Poly Blackwire 8225-M.
Sensitivity -35 dBV/Pascal 40 dB
Sensitivity Margin - +/- 3dB
REMOTE CONTROL Poly Blackwire 8225-M Poly EncorePro 520V
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, Microsoft Teams button -
CABLE Poly Blackwire 8225-M Poly EncorePro 520V
Cable Type Headset cable - 2.2 m -
Cable Length 2.2 m 78.5 cm
FEATURES Poly Blackwire 8225-M Poly EncorePro 520V
Features - Boom mic length 135mm, 290° rotatable microphone
CONNECTIONS Poly Blackwire 8225-M Poly EncorePro 520V
Connector Type Headset (4 PIN USB Type A) Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS Poly Blackwire 8225-M Poly EncorePro 520V
Software Certification - Certified for Skype for Business, UC certified
Supported Host Device OS - macOS, Windows
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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