Poly Blackwire 8225
Poly
51 Overall Score
vs
Anker Soundcore Space D1402
Anker
83 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Poly Blackwire 8225
No customer feedback yet
Anker Soundcore Space D1402
88 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
The Soundcore Space 2 headphones have impressed users with their exceptional comfort, long battery life, and strong noise cancellation for the price. While the default sound profile may need EQ tweaking via the app, the overall audio quality, build, and features like multipoint and LDAC make them a great value. Minor drawbacks include warmth during long sessions and a lack of water resistance.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort
- Long battery life
- Strong noise cancellation
- Great value for price
- Customizable EQ via app
Cons
- Default sound profile needs EQ
- Gets warm during long sessions
- No water resistance
- 3D audio mode gimmicky
Comfort 5
Battery life 4
Noise cancellation 5
Sound quality 5
Value for money 4
App experience 4
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Specifications
| Poly Blackwire 8225 | Anker Soundcore Space D1402 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.19 kg★ | 0.26 kg |
| Ear Cushion | leatherette | protein leather |
| Headband | padded | memory foam with a soft leather finish |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 32 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Poly Blackwire 8225 Headset - Microsoft Teams Certification - Stereo - USB Type A, USB Type C - Wired - 32 Ohm - 20 Hz - 20 kHz - On-ear - Binaural - Ear-cup - 7.10 ft Cable - Noise Cancelling Microph | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Surround | 7.1 Virtual Surround | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 6.0 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | 2.190000057220459 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 50 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 min for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 3★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Mic Pattern | Omnidirectional | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Poly Lens | Soundcore |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Poly Blackwire 8225
- Strong mic (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong anc (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Anker Soundcore Space D1402
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Poly Blackwire 82250.010score per dollar
vs
Anker Soundcore Space D14020.038score per dollar
Anker Soundcore Space D1402 offers 3.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Anker Soundcore Space D1402
Scores 83 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 39 specs.
