Sennheiser PXC 550-II vs. Poly Blackwire 8225-M

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 550-II and Poly Blackwire 8225-M. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser PXC 550-II vs. Poly Blackwire 8225-M Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 550-II Poly Blackwire 8225-M
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - wired - USB-A
Height 17.4 cm -
Width 13.6 cm -
Depth 6.3 cm -
Weight 227 g 186 g Poly Blackwire 8225-M are lighter than Sennheiser PXC 550-II headphones.
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PXC 550-II Poly Blackwire 8225-M
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
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-M.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.5% -
Sensitivity 110 dB 84 dB Sennheiser PXC 550-II have higher sensitivity than Poly Blackwire 8225-M.
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-M
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - Boom
Noise Cancelling - Yes Poly Blackwire 8225-M 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-M.
Sensitivity -34 dBV/Pascal -35 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included 3 -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 550-II Poly Blackwire 8225-M
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track Mute, volume, answer/end, Microsoft Teams button
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 550-II Poly Blackwire 8225-M
Cable Type USB charge cable
Audio cable
Headset cable - 2.2 m
Cable Length - 2.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Sennheiser PXC 550-II Poly Blackwire 8225-M
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa -
Additional Functions Touch panel -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 550-II Poly Blackwire 8225-M
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium -
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-M
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (micro-USB)
Headset (4 PIN USB Type A)
OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 550-II Poly Blackwire 8225-M
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter -
Compliant Standards MFI -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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