Sony MDR XB550AP vs. Poly Blackwire 8225-M

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB550AP 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

Sony MDR XB550AP vs. Poly Blackwire 8225-M Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB550AP Poly Blackwire 8225-M
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - USB-A
Weight 180 g 186 g Sony MDR XB550AP are lighter than Sony MDR XB550AP headphones.
Colour Black | Red | White | Green | Blue -
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB550AP Poly Blackwire 8225-M
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Poly Blackwire 8225-M are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid ANC
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 5 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR XB550AP offer a larger frequency range than Poly Blackwire 8225-M.
Sensitivity 102 dB/mW 84 dB Sony MDR XB550AP have higher sensitivity than Poly Blackwire 8225-M.
Impedance 24 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm PET - 30 mm 32 mm Poly Blackwire 8225-M have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR XB550AP.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - SoundGuard DIGITAL Technology
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB550AP Poly Blackwire 8225-M
Type - Boom
Noise Cancelling - Yes Poly Blackwire 8225-M microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -35 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB550AP Poly Blackwire 8225-M
Controls Answer/end Mute, volume, answer/end, Microsoft Teams button
CABLE Sony MDR XB550AP Poly Blackwire 8225-M
Cable Type Headphones cable - Y-type - L shaped Headset cable - 2.2 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 2.2 m
Plated Connector Gold -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB550AP Poly Blackwire 8225-M
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (4 PIN USB Type A)
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