Poly Blackwire 8225
Poly
44 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Bose
85 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Work
Gaming
Commute
Calls
Music
Studio
Specifications
| Poly Blackwire 8225 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.19 kg★ | 0.25 kg |
| Ear Cushion | leatherette | Protein Leather |
| Headband | padded | Aluminum, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 32 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Poly Blackwire 8225 Stereo USB-C Headset +USB-C/A Adapter - Stereo - USB Type C - Wired - 32 Ohm - On-ear - Binaural - Ear-cup - 7.10 ft Cable - Omni-directional, Noise Cancelling Microphone - Black | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Headphones (2nd Gen), Wireless Headphones with Spatial Audio, Over Ear Noise Cancelling with Mic, Up to 30 Hours of Play time, Midnight Violet - Limited Edition |
| Surround | 7.1 Virtual Surround | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | Hybrid |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 2.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | 2.1600000858306885 m | 0.5099999904632568 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 24 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15 min for 2.5 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 2★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Mic Pattern | Omnidirectional | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Fast Pair |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Poly Lens | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Poly Blackwire 8225
- Strong mic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong comfort (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong anc (85th percentile)85th %ile
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong comfort (81st percentile)81st %ile
Pricing
Poly Blackwire 82250.118score per dollar
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra0.156score per dollar
Bose QuietComfort Ultra offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 41 specs.
