Poly Blackwire 8225-M vs. SteelSeries Arctis 7x

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Poly Blackwire 8225-M and SteelSeries Arctis 7x. 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. SteelSeries Arctis 7x Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly Blackwire 8225-M SteelSeries Arctis 7x
Product Type Headset - wired - USB-A Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless - USB-C
Weight 186 g -
Headband Material - Steel
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 12 m
SOUND QUALITY Poly Blackwire 8225-M SteelSeries Arctis 7x
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
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
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 7x have a thicker diaphragm than Poly Blackwire 8225-M.
Features SoundGuard DIGITAL Technology -
MICROPHONE Poly Blackwire 8225-M SteelSeries Arctis 7x
Form Factor - Headset microphone
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 7x.
Sensitivity -35 dBV/Pascal -38 dBV/Pascal
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Poly Blackwire 8225-M SteelSeries Arctis 7x
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, Microsoft Teams button -
CABLE Poly Blackwire 8225-M SteelSeries Arctis 7x
Cable Type Headset cable - 2.2 m Charging cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable
USB-C to USB-A adapter - detachable
Cable Length 2.2 m -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Poly Blackwire 8225-M SteelSeries Arctis 7x
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 24 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Poly Blackwire 8225-M SteelSeries Arctis 7x
Connector Type Headset (4 PIN USB Type A) -
OTHERS Poly Blackwire 8225-M SteelSeries Arctis 7x
Included Accessories - Wireless transmitter
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