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

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In depth comparison and review of Poly Blackwire 8225-M and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox. 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 Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly Blackwire 8225-M SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
Product Type Headset - wired - USB-A Wireless headset system - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless
Weight 186 g -
Colour - Black
Design - Games
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 12 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Poly Blackwire 8225-M SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
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 for Xbox offer a larger frequency range than Poly Blackwire 8225-M.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 1%
Sensitivity 84 dB 93 dB SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox have higher sensitivity than Poly Blackwire 8225-M.
Impedance 32 Ohm 38 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 40 mm SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox have a thicker diaphragm than Poly Blackwire 8225-M.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features SoundGuard DIGITAL Technology -
MICROPHONE Poly Blackwire 8225-M SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
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 Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox.
Sensitivity -35 dBV/Pascal -38 dBV/Pascal
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Poly Blackwire 8225-M SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, Microsoft Teams button -
CABLE Poly Blackwire 8225-M SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
Cable Type Headset cable - 2.2 m Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
2 x USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 2.2 m -
FEATURES Poly Blackwire 8225-M SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
Additional Functions - Transparency mode
BATTERY AND CHARGING Poly Blackwire 8225-M SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
Battery Type - Headset battery Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 44 hour(s)
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 for Xbox
Connector Type Headset (4 PIN USB Type A) -
OTHERS Poly Blackwire 8225-M SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
Included Accessories - Pop filter, wireless headset system base, 2 batteries, 2 removable magnetic ear plates
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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