Poly Blackwire 8225-M vs. Sony WH-CH520

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Poly Blackwire 8225-M and Sony WH-CH520. 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. Sony WH-CH520 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly Blackwire 8225-M Sony WH-CH520
Product Type Headset - wired - USB-A Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 186 g 147 g Sony WH-CH520 are lighter than Poly Blackwire 8225-M headphones.
Colour - Beige | Black | Blue | White
Body Material - Recycled plastic
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Poly Blackwire 8225-M Sony WH-CH520
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Poly Blackwire 8225-M are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Hybrid ANC -
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity 84 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 32 mm 30 mm Poly Blackwire 8225-M have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH520.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-CH520 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features SoundGuard DIGITAL Technology MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE Poly Blackwire 8225-M Sony WH-CH520
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 Sony WH-CH520
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, Microsoft Teams button Volume, play/pause, skip track
CABLE Poly Blackwire 8225-M Sony WH-CH520
Cable Type Headset cable - 2.2 m USB-C charge cable
Cable Length 2.2 m -
FEATURES Poly Blackwire 8225-M Sony WH-CH520
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Direct
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Poly Blackwire 8225-M Sony WH-CH520
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 50 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 50 hours
Continuous talk: up to 40 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Poly Blackwire 8225-M Sony WH-CH520
Connector Type Headset (4 PIN USB Type A) USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
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