Poly Blackwire 8225-M vs. SteelSeries Arctis 7+

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Poly Blackwire 8225-M and SteelSeries Arctis 7+. 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. SteelSeries Arctis 7+ Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly Blackwire 8225-M SteelSeries Arctis 7+
Product Type Headset - wired - USB-A Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless - USB-C
Weight 186 g -
Colour - Black
Headband Material - Steel
Design - Games
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 12 m
SOUND QUALITY Poly Blackwire 8225-M SteelSeries Arctis 7+
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
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 - 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <3%
Sensitivity 84 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 98 dB
Diaphragm 32 mm 40 mm SteelSeries Arctis 7+ have a thicker diaphragm than Poly Blackwire 8225-M.
Features SoundGuard DIGITAL Technology -
MICROPHONE Poly Blackwire 8225-M SteelSeries Arctis 7+
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes Yes The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 6500 Hz Poly Blackwire 8225-M offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 7+.
Sensitivity -35 dBV/Pascal -38 dB
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Poly Blackwire 8225-M SteelSeries Arctis 7+
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, Microsoft Teams button Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Poly Blackwire 8225-M SteelSeries Arctis 7+
Cable Type Headset cable - 2.2 m -
Cable Length 2.2 m -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Poly Blackwire 8225-M SteelSeries Arctis 7+
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 30 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Poly Blackwire 8225-M SteelSeries Arctis 7+
Connector Type Headset (4 PIN USB Type A) -
OTHERS Poly Blackwire 8225-M SteelSeries Arctis 7+
Included Accessories - USB-C to USB-A cable, USB-C charging cable, USB-C wireless transmitter, 3.5 mm audio cable
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