Poly Blackwire C225 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Poly Blackwire C225 and SteelSeries Arctis 9X. 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 9X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly Blackwire C225 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth - wireless
Colour - Black
Earpad Material - Cloth
Headband Material Metal Steel
Recommended Use Portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 6 m
SOUND QUALITY Poly Blackwire C225 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Adjustable Headband - Yes
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)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 9X 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 9X
Form Factor - Headset microphone
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 - -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphone Features - Mute function, retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Poly Blackwire C225 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset
CABLE Poly Blackwire C225 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Cable Type Headset cable -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Poly Blackwire C225 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Poly Blackwire C225 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Poly Blackwire C225 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Included Accessories - USB charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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