Poly Blackwire C725-UC vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Poly Blackwire C725-UC and SteelSeries Arctis 1. 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 C725-UC vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly Blackwire C725-UC SteelSeries Arctis 1
Product Type Headset - wired - USB Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Series 700 Series -
Height - 18.9 cm
Width - 18.5 cm
Depth - 8.71 cm
Weight - 288 g
Recommended Use Computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 9 m
SOUND QUALITY Poly Blackwire C725-UC SteelSeries Arctis 1
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Wireless Technology - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Poly Blackwire C725-UC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology SoundGuard -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 3%
Sensitivity - 98 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Poly Blackwire C725-UC SteelSeries Arctis 1
Form Factor Headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 8000 Hz 100 - 6500 Hz Poly Blackwire C725-UC offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Poly Blackwire C725-UC SteelSeries Arctis 1
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Poly Blackwire C725-UC SteelSeries Arctis 1
Cable Type USB cable - 2.04 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
Cable Length 2.04 m 3.05 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING Poly Blackwire C725-UC SteelSeries Arctis 1
Battery Type - Headset battery Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Poly Blackwire C725-UC SteelSeries Arctis 1
Connector Type USB (4 PIN USB Type A) Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Poly Blackwire C725-UC SteelSeries Arctis 1
Included Accessories Carrying case USB-C wireless transmitter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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