Poly Blackwire 3225 — a corded USB headset for a computer with a 28 mm driver and a noise cancelling microphone. The stereo configuration covers both ears. A metal headband and leatherette ear cushions that fold flat.

USB-C, USB-A adapter and 3.5 mm plug

Stereo, covers both ears

28 mm driver

Weight about 127 g with the cable

Noise cancelling microphone

Two-year manufacturer warranty

Poly Blackwire 3200 ordering variants we offer
Order code	Model	Configuration	Connection	Packaging
8X214AA	3210	monaural	USB-C and USB-A adapter	retail
8X214A6	3210	monaural	USB-C and USB-A adapter	bulk
8X2J8A6	3210, listed by HP as black	monaural	USB-C and USB-A adapter	bulk
8X227AA	3215	monaural	USB-C, USB-A adapter and 3.5 mm plug	retail
8X227A6	3215	monaural	USB-C, USB-A adapter and 3.5 mm plug	bulk
8X228AA	3220	stereo	USB-C and USB-A adapter	retail
8X228A6	3220	stereo	USB-C and USB-A adapter	bulk
8X2J9A6	3220, listed by HP as black	stereo	USB-C and USB-A adapter	bulk
8X229AA	3225 (this product)	stereo	USB-C, USB-A adapter and 3.5 mm plug	retail
8X229A6	3225	stereo	USB-C, USB-A adapter and 3.5 mm plug	bulk

The model number reads easily. The second digit gives the configuration, 1 is monaural and 2 is stereo. A trailing five, that is 3215 and 3225, adds a 3.5 mm plug for a mobile or tablet and a travel case in the box. Codes ending in A6 are bulk packaging.

Key features

Connection by a USB-C cable with a tethered USB-A adapter and a separate 3.5 mm plug
28 mm driver, 20 Hz to 20 kHz in media mode
Noise cancelling microphone on a 130 mm rotating boom
Call control on the inline module, answer, mute and volume
Metal headband and leatherette ear cushions that fold flat
SoundGuard hearing protection, sound limited below 118 dBA
Two-year manufacturer warranty

Description

A corded headset for volume deployment

The Blackwire 3200 is a classic corded headset for a computer. There is nothing to charge, nothing to pair and nothing to lose, which is decisive when hundreds of units are deployed. Plug it into USB and it works. That is exactly why it holds its ground where wireless headsets create more work than benefit, that is in contact centres, in education and at shift workplaces with hot desks.

How it differs from the 3300 range

Both ranges are corded USB headsets at a similar price. The 3200 has a metal headband and leatherette ear cushions that fold flat, so it stores and travels better. The 3300 has a plushly padded headband and softer cushions instead, that is comfort at the expense of compactness. If the customer moves headsets between desks or stores them in a drawer, reach for the 3200.

The successor is called Mission

Blackwire is the previous generation of Poly corded headsets, the successor is the Mission range. We continue to carry the Blackwire 3200 because it is deployed in large numbers and customers buy the same ear cushions for it. For new deployments we recommend the Mission 400, which has the same purpose and is current.

Strengths and limits

Strengths

Nothing to charge and nothing to pair, ideal for volume deployment
Metal headband, ear cushions fold flat
One cable serves USB-C and USB-A, the adapter is tethered
Two-year manufacturer warranty and readily available spare ear cushions

Limits and what to tell the customer

The cable is longer, 227 cm in total. On the 3210 and 3220 it is 161 cm, and at a fixed desk the longer cable gets in the way.
The headset has no active noise cancelling. A noisy open-plan office belongs to the Blackwire 8225.
It is the previous generation. New deployments belong to the Mission 400 range.
This code has Works With Chromebook certification. It lists neither Microsoft Teams nor Zoom certification for it.

⚑ atlantis note

The trailing five buys the plug and the case

Against the same model without the five, this one adds a 3.5 mm plug and a travel case and a longer cable, 227 cm against 161 cm. The audio does not differ, the driver and the microphone are the same. If the user carries the headset with a laptop and also uses it with a mobile, this is the right choice. For a fixed desk in an office the model without the five is enough.

Bulk packaging makes sense from tens of units

Codes ending in A6 are bulk. The contents are the same, only the packaging differs, being leaner and without a retail box. In volume deployment it saves space, unpacking time and waste. Codes ending in AA belong to single sales over the counter.

Verify certifications, the price list does not describe them

The 3200 order codes have only Works With Chromebook certification. If the customer requires Teams certification contractually, offer the Mission 400 instead, where the certification applies to the order code itself.

Who it suits

Recommended deployment
Recommended use	a corded USB headset for enterprise deployment with an emphasis on audio quality, a metal headband and leatherette ear cushions that fold flat
Position in the portfolio	corded USB headsets, Blackwire 3200 range, previous generation
How it differs from the Blackwire 3300	a metal headband and leatherette cushions that fold flat instead of a plushly padded headband, that is compactness instead of maximum comfort

Suitable

Contact centres, education and hot desks where headsets are deployed in large numbers and nobody is meant to charge them. Topping up units at a customer who runs the 3200 range.

Verify

Whether the customer will really use the plug, otherwise the cheaper model without the five is enough. Whether Microsoft Teams certification is required contractually. Whether retail packaging is enough or bulk is wanted. Whether they stock the same ear cushions.

Consider another model

Mission 400 for new deployments, Blackwire 3300 for softer padding, Blackwire 8225 for active noise cancelling, Voyager 4320 for a wireless connection.

The “Verify” and “Consider another model” cards come from the experience of the atlantis team.

Platforms and certifications

Computer

USB-C or USB-A

The cable ends in a USB-C connector with a USB-A adapter tethered to it. The headset thus serves older and new laptops without buying an adapter.

USB-C

USB-A adapter

Mobile and tablet

By a 3.5 mm plug

Besides USB the cable carries a 3.5 mm plug, so the headset serves a mobile, a tablet and a laptop without a USB port.

3.5 mm plug

Certification

Works With Chromebook

This order code has Works With Chromebook certification.

verify for a contractual requirement

Supported operating systems: Windows 11, Windows 10, macOS, Android and iOS.

Connection and cable

Poly Blackwire 3225 cable lengths
Section	Length	Note
Module to headset	129.5 cm	from the inline control module to the headset
USB to module	90 cm	from the USB-C connector to the control module
Total	227 cm	the figure for design, on the 3210 and 3220 it is 161 cm
Connectors	USB-C with a tethered USB-A adapter and a separate 3.5 mm plug	the adapter cannot be lost, the plug sits on a branch of the cable

Audio and microphone

Poly Blackwire 3225 audio and microphone
Configuration	stereo, model 3225, covers both ears
Speaker	28 mm driver, 200 Hz to 6.8 kHz in speech mode and 20 Hz to 20 kHz in media mode
Microphone	noise cancelling, bandwidth 100 Hz to 10 kHz
Microphone boom	length 130 mm, 270 degrees of rotation
Hearing protection	SoundGuard, acoustic limiting of sound below 118 dBA
Controls	call answer and end, ignore and hold, redial, mute and volume
Weight	about 127 g with the cable and 91 g without it, converted from pounds
Construction	metal headband, leatherette ear cushions that fold flat
Colour	black

What is in the box

In the box

Headset with an attached cable
USB-C to USB-A adapter, tethered to the cable
User guide
Travel case

Not included

Adapters to connectors other than USB-A and 3.5 mm
Spare ear cushions and the training Y cable
Poly+ Partner service programme

Order it with the headset

Blackwire 3200 leatherette ear cushions85S24AA

Two pieces, a consumable on headsets worn all shift.

Training Y cable85S08AA

For training, it lets two headsets connect to one computer.

Poly Lensno order code

Firmware updates and headset settings, the basic tier is free.

Poly+ Partnerby model and term

Extended support with expedited replacement, ordered with the headset.

Variants and products in the range

Poly corded USB headsets we offer
Range	Generation	What defines it	Purpose
Mission 400	current	the successor to the Blackwire 3000 range	new deployments
Mission 600 and 800	current	busy light, and ANC on the 800 range	open-plan offices
Blackwire 3200 ◂ this product	previous	metal headband, cushions fold flat	topping up installed units
Blackwire 3300	previous	plushly padded headband and cushions	comfort in all-day wearing
Blackwire 5200	previous	higher tier, 3.5 mm plug as standard	more demanding users
Blackwire 8225	previous	active noise cancelling	noisy open-plan offices

What to verify before ordering and deploying

Plug: this model has one, for purely desk-bound deployment the cheaper 3210 or 3220 is enough
Packaging: from tens of units bulk pays off, that is codes ending in A6
Certification: The code has Works With Chromebook certification; for a contractual Teams requirement consider the Mission 400
Generation: Blackwire is the previous generation, new deployments belong to the Mission 400
Configuration: monaural for contact centres, stereo where the surroundings need shutting out
Consumables: verify whether the customer stocks 85S24AA ear cushions

The atlantis team helps with every point. From picking the configuration and packaging, through verifying certifications, to supplying consumables.

Management and services

Poly Lens: inventory, bulk settings, firmware updates and an overview of the headset estate
Poly+ Partner: local support from an experienced certified team in Czech, by phone, chat, web and video call, priority device replacement in which the manufacturer ships the replacement part the next business day and pays the shipping, all under the terms of the programme and for its whole validity, so care can continue even after the warranty ends
atlantis deployment: choosing the configuration and packaging by unit count, bulk configuration through Poly Lens and training the users

Warranty

Standard two-year limited HP Poly warranty. Extended support with expedited replacement is provided by the Poly+ Partner programme.

Frequently asked questions

Can I connect the headset to a mobile?

Yes. Besides USB this model carries a 3.5 mm plug, so it serves a mobile, a tablet and a laptop without a USB port. The 3210 and 3220 have no plug.

What does a code ending in A6 mean?

It is bulk packaging. The contents are the same as in a code ending in AA, only the leaner packaging without a retail box differs. It pays off from tens of units and saves space and waste.

How does the 3200 range differ from the 3300?

They are close in audio. The 3200 has a metal headband and leatherette ear cushions that fold flat, so it stores better. The 3300 has a plushly padded headband and softer cushions, that is more comfort in all-day wearing.

Is the headset certified for Microsoft Teams?

This order code has Works With Chromebook certification. If certification is a contractual requirement, we recommend the Mission 400 range.

Is Blackwire still current?

No, the successor is the Mission range. We carry the Blackwire 3200 for customers who run it in large numbers and buy the same ear cushions for it. For new deployments we recommend the Mission 400.

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