Poly Blackwire 8225
With its Acoustic Fence noise-canceling boom mic and three-mode hybrid ANC over USB-C, this headset excels at isolating voice in loud environments. 7.1 virtual surround sound enhances gaming spatial awareness, while the 186-gram build, plush leatherette cushions, and 180-degree pivoting speakers ensure long-wear comfort. It’s best for remote workers and gamers in shared spaces who need crystal-clear voice pickup, but its 35.9 music score makes it unsuitable for music or entertainment.
About This Headphones
With its Acoustic Fence noise-canceling boom mic and three-mode hybrid ANC over USB-C, this headset excels at isolating voice in loud environments. 7.1 virtual surround sound enhances gaming spatial awareness, while the 186-gram build, plush leatherette cushions, and 180-degree pivoting speakers ensure long-wear comfort. It’s best for remote workers and gamers in shared spaces who need crystal-clear voice pickup, but its 35.9 music score makes it unsuitable for music or entertainment.
- Form factor on-ear
- Driver size 32 mm
- Impedance ohms 32
- Active noise cancellation
- Open closed back closed
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong mic (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong comfort (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong anc (83th percentile) 83th
Cons
- Below average social proof (27th percentile) 27th
- Below average build (35th percentile) 35th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | on-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 | Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | Technics EAH-A800 EAH-A800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | PEEK/Polyurethane 3-Layer Diaphragm |
| Driver Size (mm) | 32 | 30 | 42 | 40 | - | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 32 | 48 | 470 | - | 32 | 34 |
| 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 | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 30 | 30 | 50 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poly Blackwire 8225 | 82.7 | 91.4 | 34.6 | 54.9 | 44.4 | 86.8 | 45.6 | 27.3 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.6 | 91.4 | 92.1 | 95.2 | 72.6 | 79.7 | 99.7 | 93.5 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT Compare | 97.6 | 85.3 | 77.1 | 97.6 | 89.3 | 79.7 | 98.9 | 79.2 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare | 97.6 | 99.4 | 95.8 | 99.3 | 72.6 | 51.1 | 97.5 | 98.8 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen Compare | 92.4 | 78.8 | 97.2 | 48.2 | 72.6 | 86.8 | 99.7 | 98.8 |
| Technics EAH-A800 EAH-A800 Compare | 92.4 | 98.4 | 77.1 | 96.9 | 83.9 | 51.1 | 93.1 | 98.8 |
Usage Scores
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