Poly Blackwire 8225-M vs. Skullcandy HESH ANC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Poly Blackwire 8225-M and Skullcandy HESH ANC. 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. Skullcandy HESH ANC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly Blackwire 8225-M Skullcandy HESH ANC
Product Type Headset - wired - USB-A Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 186 g 228 g Poly Blackwire 8225-M are lighter than Poly Blackwire 8225-M headphones.
Colour - Mod white | True black
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Poly Blackwire 8225-M Skullcandy HESH ANC
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable - Yes Skullcandy HESH ANC can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Hybrid ANC -
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <3%
Sensitivity 84 dB 99.63 dB Skullcandy HESH ANC have higher sensitivity than Poly Blackwire 8225-M.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 99.63 dB
Diaphragm 32 mm 40 mm Skullcandy HESH ANC have a thicker diaphragm than Poly Blackwire 8225-M.
Features SoundGuard DIGITAL Technology Built-in Tile Tracker
MICROPHONE Poly Blackwire 8225-M Skullcandy HESH ANC
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 Skullcandy HESH ANC
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, Microsoft Teams button Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC/ambient
CABLE Poly Blackwire 8225-M Skullcandy HESH ANC
Cable Type Headset cable - 2.2 m Headphones cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 2.2 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Poly Blackwire 8225-M Skullcandy HESH ANC
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Poly Blackwire 8225-M Skullcandy HESH ANC
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 22 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 22 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 30 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Poly Blackwire 8225-M Skullcandy HESH ANC
Connector Type Headset (4 PIN USB Type A) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Poly Blackwire 8225-M Skullcandy HESH ANC
Included Accessories - Travel bag, USB-C charging cable
Compliant Standards - FCC Part 15, Directive 2014/53/EU
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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