Poly Blackwire C225 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Poly Blackwire C225 and SteelSeries Arctis 5. 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 5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly Blackwire C225 SteelSeries Arctis 5
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Height - 19.685 cm
Width - 21.59 cm
Depth - 4.724 cm
Weight - 363.1 g
Colour - White | Black
Headband Material Metal -
Recommended Use Portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY Poly Blackwire C225 SteelSeries Arctis 5
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 5 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 5
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
Microphone Features - Mute function, retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Poly Blackwire C225 SteelSeries Arctis 5
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute
CABLE Poly Blackwire C225 SteelSeries Arctis 5
Cable Type Headset cable Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Cable Length - 3 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Poly Blackwire C225 SteelSeries Arctis 5
Additional Functions - Adjustable RGB lighting
CONNECTIONS Poly Blackwire C225 SteelSeries Arctis 5
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
OTHERS Poly Blackwire C225 SteelSeries Arctis 5
Included Accessories - USB ChatMix Dial
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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