In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 550-II and Poly Blackwire 8225. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Poly Blackwire 8225 |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - wired - USB-C | |
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Height | 17.4 cm | - | |
Width | 13.6 cm | - | |
Depth | 6.3 cm | - | |
Weight | 227 g | 186 g | Poly Blackwire 8225 are lighter than Sennheiser PXC 550-II headphones. |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Poly Blackwire 8225 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
Foldable | Yes | - | Sennheiser PXC 550-II can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wired | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | - | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | - | |
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, apt-X LL | - | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Hybrid ANC | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
Frequency Response | 17 - 23000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger frequency range than Poly Blackwire 8225. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.5% | - | |
Sensitivity | 110 dB | 84 dB | Sennheiser PXC 550-II have higher sensitivity than Poly Blackwire 8225. |
Impedance | 490 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 32 mm | 32 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Features | - | SoundGuard DIGITAL Technology |
MICROPHONE | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Poly Blackwire 8225 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | - | |
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Type | - | Boom | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Poly Blackwire 8225 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | 50 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger microphone frequency range than Poly Blackwire 8225. |
Sensitivity | -34 dBV/Pascal | -35 dBV/Pascal | |
Microphones Included | 3 | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Poly Blackwire 8225 |
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Controls | Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track | Mute, volume, answer/end |
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CABLE | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Poly Blackwire 8225 |
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Cable Type | USB charge cable Audio cable |
Headset cable - 2.2 m | |
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Cable Length | - | 2.2 m | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
FEATURES | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Poly Blackwire 8225 |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
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Intelligent Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa | - | |
Additional Functions | Touch panel | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Poly Blackwire 8225 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium | - | |
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Battery Life | 30 hour(s) | - | |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours |
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Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Poly Blackwire 8225 |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (micro-USB) |
Headset (USB Type-C) |
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OTHERS | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Poly Blackwire 8225 |
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Included Accessories | Carrying case, airplane adapter | - | |
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Software Certification | - | Zoom Certified | |
Compliant Standards | MFI | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |