Poly Blackwire 8225-M vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Poly Blackwire 8225-M and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless. 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 Wireless Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly Blackwire 8225-M SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Product Type Headset - wired - USB-A Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless
Height - 19.3 cm
Depth - 8.74 cm
Weight 186 g 517 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 Wireless
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones 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 10 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless offer a larger frequency range than Poly Blackwire 8225-M.
Sensitivity 84 dB 93 dB SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless have higher sensitivity than Poly Blackwire 8225-M.
Impedance 32 Ohm 38 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 40 mm SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless have a thicker diaphragm than Poly Blackwire 8225-M.
Features SoundGuard DIGITAL Technology -
MICROPHONE Poly Blackwire 8225-M SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
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 - 6500 Hz Poly Blackwire 8225-M offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless.
Sensitivity -35 dBV/Pascal -38 dBV/Pascal
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
REMOTE CONTROL Poly Blackwire 8225-M SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, Microsoft Teams button -
CABLE Poly Blackwire 8225-M SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
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 -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Poly Blackwire 8225-M SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Battery Type - Headset battery Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 700 mAh
Battery Life Details - Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 36 hours
Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 44 hours
Included Qty - 2
CONNECTIONS Poly Blackwire 8225-M SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Connector Type Headset (4 PIN USB Type A) -
OTHERS Poly Blackwire 8225-M SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Bundled with - GameDAC Gen 2
Included Accessories - 2 batteries, USB-C wireless transmitter, 2 removable magnetic ear plates, microphone pop filter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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