In depth comparison and review of Poly Blackwire 8225-M and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Poly Blackwire 8225-M | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - USB-A | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Weight | 186 g | - | |
| Colour | - | Black | |
| Earpad Material | - | AirWeave memory foam | |
| Headband Material | - | PVD-coated steel | |
| Recommended Use | - | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Poly Blackwire 8225-M | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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| Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth / 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 | - | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X offer a larger frequency range than Poly Blackwire 8225-M. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <1% | |
| Sensitivity | 84 dB | 93 dB | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X have higher sensitivity than Poly Blackwire 8225-M. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 32 mm | 40 mm | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X have a thicker diaphragm than Poly Blackwire 8225-M. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| Features | SoundGuard DIGITAL Technology | - |
| MICROPHONE | Poly Blackwire 8225-M | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Form Factor | - | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Bi-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 6500 Hz | Poly Blackwire 8225-M offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X. |
| Sensitivity | -35 dBV/Pascal | -38 dB | |
| Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Poly Blackwire 8225-M | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Controls | Mute, volume, answer/end, Microsoft Teams button | Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Bluetooth, ChatMix |
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| CABLE | Poly Blackwire 8225-M | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - 2.2 m | USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m Mini-phone 3.5 mm 5-pole to mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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| Cable Length | 2.2 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | Poly Blackwire 8225-M | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Features | - | Fast charge, ComfortMax System, High Fidelity Drivers, Parametric EQ |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Poly Blackwire 8225-M | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Battery Type | - | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (2.4 GHz): up to 38 hours Continuous playback (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 26 hours Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 6 hours |
| CONNECTIONS | Poly Blackwire 8225-M | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Connector Type | Headset (4 PIN USB Type A) | Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
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| OTHERS | Poly Blackwire 8225-M | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Included Accessories | - | Audio cable, USB-C to USB-A cable, USB-C dongle, 2 removable magnetic ear plates, USB-C to USB-A extension cable | |
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| Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
| Service & Support | - | Europe: limited warranty - 2 years Australia: limited warranty - 2 years Asia: limited warranty - 1 year United States: limited warranty - 1 year |
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