Poly Blackwire C225 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Poly Blackwire C225 and SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. 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. SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly Blackwire C225 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series - Gaming
Colour - Black
Headband Material Metal -
Recommended Use Portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Poly Blackwire C225 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth offer a larger frequency range than Poly Blackwire C225.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 3%
Sensitivity - 98 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Features SoundGuard Technology -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Poly Blackwire C225 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity - -48 dB
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
REMOTE CONTROL Poly Blackwire C225 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE Poly Blackwire C225 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Cable Type Headset cable Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Headphones extension cable - detachable - 3 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING Poly Blackwire C225 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Battery Type - Handset battery
Battery Life - 28 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Poly Blackwire C225 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Poly Blackwire C225 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Included Accessories - 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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