Poly Blackwire 5220
A cushioned dual headband sling and leatherette ear cushions provide all-day comfort for a 164g headset, while the flexible noise-canceling boom mic ensures clear voice pickup. Its wired USB-C connectivity offers universal compatibility with simple inline controls for managing calls. This headset is best for office workers in open-plan environments who need passive noise isolation and reliable microphone performance for long-duration calls.
Form Factor over-ear
active noise cancellation Yes
open closed back closed
25 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong mic (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong comfort (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong anc (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)
- Below average sound (18th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (19th percentile)
- Below average build (33rd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | Leatherette |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Poly Blackwire 5220 | Sony WH-1000XM6 | Sennheiser HDB 630 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100 | Nothing Headphone (a) B186 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 30 | 42 | 40 | - | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 48 | 480 | - | 32 | 16 |
| 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 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 30 | 30 | 135 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poly Blackwire 5220 | 74.5 | 87.1 | 32.8 | 17.9 | 46.5 | 86.2 | 18.5 | 11.2 | 42.1 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 Compare | 98.5 | 98 | 96.1 | 92.8 | 77.7 | 78.5 | 99.9 | 83.6 | 5.4 |
| Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare | 98.5 | 79.7 | 74.5 | 97.7 | 91.6 | 42.9 | 98.3 | 95 | 4.4 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.5 | 98.9 | 94.7 | 98.7 | 77.7 | 50.1 | 97.4 | 95 | 2.7 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100 Compare | 94.8 | 73.1 | 94.7 | 49.6 | 77.7 | 78.5 | 99.7 | 83.6 | 7.8 |
| Nothing Headphone (a) B186 Compare | 98.5 | 81.3 | 90.8 | 93.4 | 99.9 | 30 | 100 | 95 | 25 |
Usage Scores
- Work34.2
- Calls39.5
- Music19.1
- Overall25.2
- Budget33.7
- Gaming38.8
- Studio19.9
- Commute23.8
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