Poly Blackwire 8225 — the only corded Poly headset with active noise cancelling. ANC switches directly on the inline module in three positions, off, low and high. A 32 mm driver and leatherette ear cushions.

Active noise cancelling in three levels

Stereo, covers both ears

32 mm driver

Weight 186 g

Microsoft Teams certified

Two-year manufacturer warranty

Poly Blackwire 8225 ordering variants we offer
Order code	Configuration	Packaging	Platform
8X223AA	stereo	retail	universal
8X225AA	stereo (this product)	retail	Microsoft Teams
C92SBA6	stereo	bulk	universal
C92SCA6	stereo	bulk	Microsoft Teams

The headset connects over USB only. It has no 3.5 mm plug, and Android and iOS are not among the supported systems. It is a headset for a computer, not for a mobile. Codes ending in A6 are bulk packaging.

Key features

Active noise cancelling with three positions, off, low and high
The ANC switch sits on the inline module, no application needed
32 mm driver, 200 Hz to 6.8 kHz in speech mode and 20 Hz to 20 kHz in media mode
Noise cancelling microphone on a 135 mm boom
Leatherette ear cushions and a carrying case in the box
SoundGuard Digital hearing protection, sound limited below 118 dBA
USB-C connection with a tethered USB-A adapter

Description

The only corded Poly headset with ANC

The Blackwire 8225 is the exception in the Poly corded offering. It is the only one with active noise cancelling, adjustable in three positions by a switch on the inline module. The user can therefore choose whether to shut the room out entirely or still hear some of what is going on. The other corded ranges, the 3200, 3300 and 5200, isolate passively by the shape and material of the cushions alone.

For a noisy open-plan office

The typical deployment is open plan, a contact centre or a shared space where people talk at the next desk. ANC handles listening, the noise cancelling microphone handles what the far end hears. The headset has leatherette cushions that isolate the room passively too, and a 32 mm driver, the largest in the corded Blackwire offering.

For a computer only, not a mobile

Unlike the 5200 range, the Blackwire 8225 has no 3.5 mm plug, and it has neither Android nor iOS among the supported operating systems. Those are two independent data points that agree, so treat it as a headset for a computer. If the customer also needs a mobile, the wireless Voyager range is the answer.

Strengths and limits

Strengths

The only corded Poly headset with active noise cancelling
Three ANC levels on a switch on the cable, no application needed
32 mm driver, the largest in the corded Blackwire offering
Leatherette ear cushions and a carrying case in the box

Limits and what to tell the customer

It has no 3.5 mm plug and Android and iOS are not among its supported systems. Do not count on a mobile.
It is the heaviest in the corded offering, 186 g against 165 g on the 5200 range.
This code has no Zoom certification, only the universal codes carry it. For a mixed environment consider the universal variant.
It is the previous generation. New deployments with ANC belong to the Mission 800.

⚑ atlantis note

This is the answer to "I need to shut out the open plan"

When the customer says the office is noisy and the headset should shut the room out, the Blackwire 8225 is the only right answer in the corded offering. The 3200, 3300 and 5200 ranges isolate passively only. The difference is audible immediately, so it pays to bring a unit for a demonstration.

The three ANC positions are not marketing

The switch has off, low and high. The "low" position is the most used in practice, because the user damps the noise yet still notices a colleague speaking to them. Point this out during training, otherwise people leave ANC at maximum and complain about being cut off from the room.

Order the Teams version deliberately

Codes 8X225AA and C92SCA6 are for Microsoft Teams, carry Teams certification and a dedicated button, but they lose the Zoom certification that the universal codes have. If the customer uses both or does not know, take the universal code.

Who it suits

Recommended deployment
Recommended use	a corded USB headset with active noise cancelling adjustable in three levels, meant for a noisy working environment
Position in the portfolio	corded USB headsets, Blackwire 8225 range, previous generation, the top corded tier
How it differs from the Blackwire 5200	it has active noise cancelling and a larger driver, 32 mm against 28 mm; it lacks the 3.5 mm plug and Google Meet certification

Suitable

Open-plan offices, contact centres and shared spaces where there is noise and the user needs to concentrate. Workplaces where calls are made strictly from a computer.

Verify

Whether the customer also needs to connect a mobile, which this headset cannot do. Which platform they use, and accordingly a universal code or a Teams version. Whether the higher weight is acceptable. Whether retail or bulk packaging is wanted.

Consider another model

Mission 800 for new deployments with ANC, Blackwire 5200 for a 3.5 mm plug and Google Meet, Voyager 4320 or Focus 625 for a wireless connection and mobile support.

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

No mobile connection

The headset has no 3.5 mm plug, and Android and iOS are not among the supported systems. A mobile is served by the wireless Voyager range.

computer only

Certification

Microsoft Teams and Works With Chromebook

This order code carries Microsoft Teams and Works With Chromebook certification, and the headset has a dedicated Teams button.

Microsoft Teams

Teams button

Supported operating systems: Windows 11, Windows 10 and macOS. Android and iOS are not among them.

Connection and cable

Poly Blackwire 8225 cable lengths
Section	Length	Note
Module to headset	about 63 cm	a short run, the control module sits close to the head
USB to module	about 149 cm	from the USB-C connector to the control module
Total	219 cm	the figure for design
Connectors	USB-C with a tethered USB-A adapter	the headset has no 3.5 mm plug

Audio and microphone

Poly Blackwire 8225 audio and microphone
Configuration	stereo, covers both ears
Active noise cancelling	three positions, off, low and high, by a switch on the inline module
Speaker	32 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 135 mm
Ear cushions	leatherette
Hearing protection	SoundGuard Digital, sound limited below 118 dBA
Controls	call answer and end, mute, volume, the ANC switch and a dedicated Microsoft Teams button
Weight	186 g
Certification	Microsoft Teams and Works With Chromebook
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
Carrying case
User guide

Not included

3.5 mm plug, the headset has none; to connect a mobile the 5200 range or the wireless Voyager range is the answer
Spare ear cushions
Poly+ Partner service programme

Order it with the headset

Blackwire 8225 leatherette ear cushions783Q9AA

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 800	current	active noise cancelling, busy light	new deployments with ANC
Blackwire 3200	previous	metal headband, cushions fold flat	compactness and moving between desks
Blackwire 3300	previous	32 mm driver, soft padding	comfort in all-day wearing
Blackwire 5200	previous	dynamic EQ, plug and case as standard	more demanding daily users
Blackwire 8225 ◂ this product	previous	active noise cancelling in three levels	noisy open-plan offices

What to verify before ordering and deploying

Mobile: this headset will not serve one, it has no plug and does not support mobile systems
Platform: this code is for Microsoft Teams, for Zoom order a universal code
Weight: 186 g is the most in the corded offering and it tells in all-day wearing
Training: show users the "low" position on the ANC switch, it is the most usable
Packaging: from tens of units bulk pays off, that is codes C92SBA6 and C92SCA6
Consumables: verify whether the customer stocks 783Q9AA ear cushions

The atlantis team helps with every point. From demonstrating the difference between active and passive isolation, through choosing the platform, 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: demonstrating ANC at the customer, choosing the platform and packaging, 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

How is the active noise cancelling controlled?

By a switch directly on the inline module, which has three positions, off, low and high. No application is needed. In practice the "low" position is used most, because the user damps the noise yet still notices a colleague.

Can I connect the headset to a mobile?

No. The headset has no 3.5 mm plug, and Android and iOS are not among the supported systems. It is a headset for a computer. A mobile is served by the wireless Voyager range.

Is the headset certified for Microsoft Teams?

Yes, this code carries Microsoft Teams certification and the headset has a dedicated Teams button. Zoom certification belongs to the universal codes 8X223AA and C92SBA6.

How does it differ from the Blackwire 5200?

It has active noise cancelling and a larger driver, 32 mm against 28 mm. It lacks the 3.5 mm plug and Google Meet certification and is somewhat heavier, 186 g against 165 g.

Is Blackwire still current?

No, the successor is the Mission range. We carry the Blackwire 8225 for customers who run it and buy the same ear cushions for it. For new deployments with active noise cancelling we recommend the Mission 800.

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