Poly Blackwire 8225-M vs. Sony WH-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Poly Blackwire 8225-M and Sony WH-1000XM5. 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. Sony WH-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly Blackwire 8225-M Sony WH-1000XM5
Product Type Headset - wired - USB-A Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 186 g 250 g Poly Blackwire 8225-M are lighter than Poly Blackwire 8225-M headphones.
Colour - Black | Silver
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Poly Blackwire 8225-M Sony WH-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Hybrid ANC -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Poly Blackwire 8225-M.
Sensitivity 84 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 32 mm 30 mm Poly Blackwire 8225-M have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM5.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features SoundGuard DIGITAL Technology HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat
MICROPHONE Poly Blackwire 8225-M Sony WH-1000XM5
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 - 8
REMOTE CONTROL Poly Blackwire 8225-M Sony WH-1000XM5
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, Microsoft Teams button -
CABLE Poly Blackwire 8225-M Sony WH-1000XM5
Cable Type Headset cable - 2.2 m USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Cable Length 2.2 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Poly Blackwire 8225-M Sony WH-1000XM5
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Poly Blackwire 8225-M Sony WH-1000XM5
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 32 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours
Charging Time - 3.5 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Poly Blackwire 8225-M Sony WH-1000XM5
Connector Type Headset (4 PIN USB Type A) USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Poly Blackwire 8225-M Sony WH-1000XM5
Included Accessories - Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m)
Compliant Standards - JEITA
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