Poly Blackwire C225 vs. Sony MDR XB950B1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Poly Blackwire C225 and Sony MDR XB950B1. 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 C225 vs. Sony MDR XB950B1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly Blackwire C225 Sony MDR XB950B1
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight - 280 g
Colour - Black
Headband Material Metal -
Recommended Use Portable electronics, computer Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Poly Blackwire C225 Sony MDR XB950B1
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Extra Bass
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 3 - 28000 Hz Sony MDR XB950B1 offer a larger frequency range than Poly Blackwire C225.
Sensitivity - 105 dB/mW
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Features SoundGuard Technology -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Poly Blackwire C225 Sony MDR XB950B1
Form Factor - Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 50 - 8000 Hz Poly Blackwire C225 offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony MDR XB950B1.
REMOTE CONTROL Poly Blackwire C225 Sony MDR XB950B1
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end Volume control
CABLE Poly Blackwire C225 Sony MDR XB950B1
Cable Type Headset cable Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Poly Blackwire C225 Sony MDR XB950B1
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 18 hour(s)
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time - 4 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Poly Blackwire C225 Sony MDR XB950B1
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Poly Blackwire C225 Sony MDR XB950B1
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Poly Blackwire C225 Sony MDR XB950B1
Compatibility - iPhone, iPod, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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