Poly Blackwire 8225-M vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Poly Blackwire 8225-M and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro. 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 Nova Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly Blackwire 8225-M SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Product Type Headset - wired - USB-A Headset - wired
Height - 19.3 cm
Depth - 8.74 cm
Weight 186 g 458 g Poly Blackwire 8225-M are lighter than Poly Blackwire 8225-M headphones.
Recommended Use - Game console, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Poly Blackwire 8225-M SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Poly Blackwire 8225-M are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Hybrid ANC -
Sound Effects - 360° Surround Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 10 - 40000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro offer a larger frequency range than Poly Blackwire 8225-M.
Sensitivity 84 dB 93 dB SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro have higher sensitivity than Poly Blackwire 8225-M.
Impedance 32 Ohm 38 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 40 mm SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro have a thicker diaphragm than Poly Blackwire 8225-M.
Features SoundGuard DIGITAL Technology -
MICROPHONE Poly Blackwire 8225-M SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Form Factor - Built-in
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 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity -35 dBV/Pascal -38 dBV/Pascal
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
REMOTE CONTROL Poly Blackwire 8225-M SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, Microsoft Teams button -
CABLE Poly Blackwire 8225-M SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Cable Type Headset cable - 2.2 m Mini-phone 3.5 mm 5-pole to mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole cable - detachable - 1.2 m
2 x USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 2.2 m -
CONNECTIONS Poly Blackwire 8225-M SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Connector Type Headset (4 PIN USB Type A) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Poly Blackwire 8225-M SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Bundled with - GameDAC Gen 2
Included Accessories - 2 removable magnetic ear plates, microphone pop filter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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