Poly Blackwire 3200 Series 8X229AA
Poly
54 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
95 Overall Score
Scores
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Budget
Gaming
Work
Studio
Calls
Music
Specifications
| Poly Blackwire 3200 Series 8X229AA | Sony WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Artificial leather | synthetic leather |
| Headband | metal | synthetic leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 28 mm | 30 mm★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Poly Blackwire 3225 Stereo USB-C Headset + 3.5mm Plug + USB-C/A Adapter - Stereo - USB Type C, Mini-phone (3.5mm) - Wired - 32 Ohm - On-ear - Binaural - Ear-cup - 7.40 ft Cable - Omni-directional, Noi | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | 2.2699999809265137 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 12★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Mic Pattern | Omnidirectional | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Poly Lens | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
Poly Blackwire 3200 Series 8X229AA
- Strong mic (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong comfort (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Sony WH-1000XM6
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Poly Blackwire 3200 Series 8X229AA0.984score per dollar
vs
Sony WH-1000XM60.252score per dollar
Poly Blackwire 3200 Series 8X229AA offers 3.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 36 specs.
