Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro 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 Nova Pro | Poly Blackwire 3225 (3300 Series) |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Series | - | 3300 Series | |
| Height | 19.3 cm | 17.8 cm | |
| Width | - | 15.5 cm | |
| Depth | 8.74 cm | 3.2 cm | |
| Weight | 458 g | 64 g | Poly Blackwire 3225 (3300 Series) are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro headphones. |
| Colour | - | Black | |
| Earpad Material | - | Artificial leather | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Computer | |
| Gaming | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro | Poly Blackwire 3225 (3300 Series) |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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| Adjustable Headband | - | 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 | |
| Sound Effects | 360° Surround Sound | - | |
| Frequency Response | 10 - 40000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | 93 dB | 90 dB | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro have higher sensitivity than Poly Blackwire 3225 (3300 Series). |
| Impedance | 38 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 28 mm | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro 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 Nova Pro | Poly Blackwire 3225 (3300 Series) |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | - | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Omni-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Noise Cancelling Technology | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | - | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
| Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
| Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro | Poly Blackwire 3225 (3300 Series) |
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| Controls | - | Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, redial |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro | Poly Blackwire 3225 (3300 Series) |
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| Cable Type | Mini-phone 3.5 mm 5-pole to mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole cable - detachable - 1.2 m 2 x USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
USB-A cable |
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| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro | Poly Blackwire 3225 (3300 Series) |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | USB (4 PIN USB Type A) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro | Poly Blackwire 3225 (3300 Series) |
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| Bundled with | GameDAC Gen 2 | - | |
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| Included Accessories | 2 removable magnetic ear plates, microphone pop filter | - | |
| 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 - 1 year | - |
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