In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 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 | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Poly Blackwire 8225 |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - USB-C | |
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Height | 19.685 cm | - | |
Width | 21.59 cm | - | |
Depth | 4.724 cm | - | |
Weight | 363.1 g | 186 g | Poly Blackwire 8225 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones. |
Colour | White | Black | - | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | - |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Poly Blackwire 8225 |
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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 8225 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Hybrid ANC | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | - | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger frequency range than Poly Blackwire 8225. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | 84 dB | SteelSeries Arctis 5 have higher sensitivity than Poly Blackwire 8225. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 32 mm | SteelSeries Arctis 5 have a thicker diaphragm than Poly Blackwire 8225. |
Features | - | SoundGuard DIGITAL Technology |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Poly Blackwire 8225 |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
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Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Poly Blackwire 8225 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
Sensitivity | -48 dB | -35 dBV/Pascal | |
Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - | |
Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Poly Blackwire 8225 |
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Controls | Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute | Mute, volume, answer/end |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Poly Blackwire 8225 |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped Remote control cable - detachable |
Headset cable - 2.2 m | |
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Cable Length | 3 m | 2.2 m | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Poly Blackwire 8225 |
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Additional Functions | Adjustable RGB lighting | - |
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CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Poly Blackwire 8225 |
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Connector Type | Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB |
Headset (USB Type-C) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Poly Blackwire 8225 |
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Included Accessories | USB ChatMix Dial | - | |
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Software Certification | - | Zoom Certified | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | - |