Poly Blackwire 3210
Poly
35 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Bose
87 Overall Score
Scores
Work
Budget
Commute
Gaming
Calls
Music
Studio
Specifications
| Poly Blackwire 3210 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | — | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | — | 0.23 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leatherette | plush cushions |
| Headband | metal | metal |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | Dynamic |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Poly Blackwire 3210 Monaural USB-C Black Headset + USB-C/A Adapter (Bulk) - Mono - USB Type C, Mini-phone (3.5mm) - Wired - 32 Ohm - On-ear - Monaural - Ear-cup - 5.20 ft Cable - Omni-directional Micr | BREAKTHROUGH SPATIALIZED AUDIO: Super immersive sound spatializes everything, taking the music out of your head and placing it in front of you to push the boundaries of listening. |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | 1.5800000429153442 m | 0.5099999904632568 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 30 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 | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | Waterproof |
Pros & Cons
Poly Blackwire 3210
- Strong mic (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong comfort (79th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average sound (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average anc (30th percentile)
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Poly Blackwire 32100.510score per dollar
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen0.160score per dollar
Poly Blackwire 3210 offers 3.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 39 specs.
