Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and Poly Blackwire 8225-M. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Poly Blackwire 8225-M |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - wired - USB-A | |
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Weight | - | 186 g | |
Colour | Black | - | |
Earpad Material | Cloth | - | |
Headband Material | Steel | - | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics | - | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 6 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Poly Blackwire 8225-M |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wired | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | - | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | - | |
Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) | - | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Poly Blackwire 8225-M are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Hybrid ANC | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger frequency range than Poly Blackwire 8225-M. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | 84 dB | SteelSeries Arctis 9X have higher sensitivity than Poly Blackwire 8225-M. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 32 mm | SteelSeries Arctis 9X have a thicker diaphragm than Poly Blackwire 8225-M. |
Features | - | SoundGuard DIGITAL Technology |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Poly Blackwire 8225-M |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | - | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Poly Blackwire 8225-M microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -35 dBV/Pascal | |
Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Poly Blackwire 8225-M |
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Controls | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset | Mute, volume, answer/end, Microsoft Teams button |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Poly Blackwire 8225-M |
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Cable Type | - | Headset cable - 2.2 m | |
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Cable Length | - | 2.2 m |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Poly Blackwire 8225-M |
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Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | - | |
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Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Poly Blackwire 8225-M |
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Connector Type | Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | Headset (4 PIN USB Type A) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Poly Blackwire 8225-M |
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Included Accessories | USB charging cable | - | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | - |