Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Poly Blackwire 3225 (3300 Series). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Poly Blackwire 3225 (3300 Series) |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Series | - | 3300 Series | |
| Height | 19.685 cm | 17.8 cm | |
| Width | 21.59 cm | 15.5 cm | |
| Depth | 4.724 cm | 3.2 cm | |
| Weight | 363.1 g | 64 g | Poly Blackwire 3225 (3300 Series) are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones. |
| Colour | White | Black | Black | |
| Earpad Material | - | Artificial leather | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Computer |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Poly Blackwire 3225 (3300 Series) |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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| Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Poly Blackwire 3225 (3300 Series) are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | SoundGuard | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | - | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | - | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 90 dB | SteelSeries Arctis 5 have higher sensitivity than Poly Blackwire 3225 (3300 Series). |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 28 mm | SteelSeries Arctis 5 have a thicker diaphragm than Poly Blackwire 3225 (3300 Series). |
| Features | - | Digital signal processing, Dynamic EQ optimised | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | - | Yes |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Poly Blackwire 3225 (3300 Series) |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Omni-directional | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
| Sensitivity | -48 dB | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
| Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - | |
| Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Poly Blackwire 3225 (3300 Series) |
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| Controls | Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute | Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, redial |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Poly Blackwire 3225 (3300 Series) |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped Remote control cable - detachable |
USB-A cable | |
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| Cable Length | 3 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Poly Blackwire 3225 (3300 Series) |
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| Additional Functions | Adjustable RGB lighting | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Poly Blackwire 3225 (3300 Series) |
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| Connector Type | Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB |
USB (4 PIN USB Type A) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Poly Blackwire 3225 (3300 Series) |
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| Included Accessories | USB ChatMix Dial | - | |
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| Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
| Software Certification | - | Skype Certified, Avaya Certified, Cisco Jabber Certified | |
| Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10, macOS, Windows 11 | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | - |
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