Poly Blackwire 8225-M vs. Shure AONIC 40

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Poly Blackwire 8225-M and Shure AONIC 40. 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. Shure AONIC 40 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly Blackwire 8225-M Shure AONIC 40
Product Type Headset - wired - USB-A Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Weight 186 g 313 g Poly Blackwire 8225-M are lighter than Poly Blackwire 8225-M headphones.
Colour - Black | White, tan
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Poly Blackwire 8225-M Shure AONIC 40
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Hybrid ANC -
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects - Bass Boost, Loudness, Treble Boost, Vocal Boost, De-ess, Low Boost
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power - 500 mW
Sensitivity 84 dB 94.7 dB/mW Shure AONIC 40 have higher sensitivity than Poly Blackwire 8225-M.
Impedance 32 Ohm 31 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 40 mm Shure AONIC 40 have a thicker diaphragm than Poly Blackwire 8225-M.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Shure AONIC 40 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium magnet
Features SoundGuard DIGITAL Technology Environment mode
MICROPHONE Poly Blackwire 8225-M Shure AONIC 40
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 -
REMOTE CONTROL Poly Blackwire 8225-M Shure AONIC 40
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, Microsoft Teams button Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off, environment mode
CABLE Poly Blackwire 8225-M Shure AONIC 40
Cable Type Headset cable - 2.2 m Audio cable - detachable
USB-C cable - detachable
Cable Length 2.2 m -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Poly Blackwire 8225-M Shure AONIC 40
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 25 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Poly Blackwire 8225-M Shure AONIC 40
Connector Type Headset (4 PIN USB Type A) Audio input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Poly Blackwire 8225-M Shure AONIC 40
Included Accessories - Carrying case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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