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Poly Blackwire 8225
Acoustic Fence technology on the noise-canceling microphone and three-setting hybrid ANC effectively isolate your voice from environmental chaos. The lightweight 186g design with leatherette cushions and a padded headband provides all-day comfort for extended wear. This wired USB-C headset is best for call center agents and remote workers in noisy environments who need their voice to be the only thing transmitted.
form factor over-ear
driver size mm 32
impedance ohms 32
active noise cancellation Yes
open closed back closed
42 Overall Score
Price $158
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong mic (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong comfort (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong anc (85th percentile) 85th
Cons
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | artificial leather |
Audio
| Driver Size | 32 |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 32 |
| Sensitivity | 84 |
| Surround | 7.1 Virtual Surround |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | hybrid |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | USB-C |
| Cable Length | 2.19 |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | Yes |
Features
| App | Poly Lens |
vs Competition
| Spec | Poly Blackwire 8225 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 32 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | 32 | 470 | 314 | 16 | 34 | 32 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 30 | 20 | 50 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poly Blackwire 8225 | 84.8 | 91 | 35 | 58.8 | 44.7 | 87.7 | 50.2 | 39.3 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 92.4 | 97.8 | 90.7 | 87.7 | 98.1 | 67.2 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 77.7 | 95.6 | 76.1 | 53.6 | 98.9 | 87.5 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98 | 83.2 | 92.4 | 93.2 | 69.8 | 32.3 | 94.4 | 98.4 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 93.4 | 98.3 | 77.7 | 97.2 | 85.9 | 53.6 | 97.4 | 60 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 93.4 | 79.2 | 95.7 | 52.9 | 72.7 | 81 | 99.2 | 73 |
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