Description
Block the noise. Stay focused.
The Poly Blackwire 8225 USB headset is engineered for professionals who demand exceptional call clarity, superior noise cancellation, and genuine all-day comfort in any work environment.
Designed for PC-based calling and collaboration, its wired USB connectivity means ultimate reliability. No batteries to charge and zero audio delay. It integrates seamlessly with leading UC platforms
Key Features
- ✔️ Advanced hybrid Active Noise Cancelling (ANC)
- ✔️ Microphone with Poly Acoustic Fence technology
- ✔️ USB-A or USB-C connectivity with inline call controls
- ✔️ Lightweight design with 180° pivoting speakers
- ✔️ UC-certified
Launched in 2020, the Poly Blackwire 8225 is a premium binaural, over-the-head UC headset designed for the modern professional workspace. Whether you’re in a bustling call center, a busy home office, or a hybrid office, this headset creates your personal “focus zone.” With advanced hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) for your ears and Acoustic Fence technology for your microphone, it ensures you hear only the call, and your caller hears only you.
Experience enduring comfort through a lightweight, adjustable design with 180° pivoting ear cups and premium cushions. Stay in control with easy-access inline buttons for volume, mute, and calls. The Poly Blackwire 8225 is designed for roles where communication is critical and environments are challenging. It’s the ideal tool for call center agents, financial traders, remote customer support professionals, and hybrid workers who need to focus deeply and present a polished, professional audio presence. Its core mission is to boost productivity by eliminating audio clutter on both ends of the conversation.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Industry-leading noise cancellation for listener and talker.
- Comfortable for all-day wearing
- No batteries needed, always ready witha plug-and-play setup
- Future-proof USB-C with backward compatibility for USB-A.
- Strong UC platform compatibility
Cons
- Wired (USB only)
- Not designed for mobile or phone connectivity
- Less suited for music-focused listening
Best For
Call centres and customer support teams
Open-office and shared workspaces
Work-from-home with background noise
Knowledge workers on frequent PC-based calls
Product Overview
➜ Focused Audio with Binaural Design
The Blackwire 8225 features a stereo, over-the-head design that helps users stay fully immersed in their work. By covering both ears, it minimizes distractions and supports better concentration during calls and tasks that require focus.
➜ Advanced Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling (ANC)
Open offices, home distractions, and background chatter constantly pull your focus away from the call or task at hand. This mental switching reduces productivity and increases stress.
The Blackwire 8225 features Advanced Hybrid ANC with three adjustable settings.
- High: Maximum noise suppression for open offices
- Low: Balanced noise reduction for everyday work
- Off: Full environmental awareness when needed
Four integrated microphones actively detect and cancel out ambient noise like typing, hallway conversations, or air conditioning before it reaches your ears. Create your perfect level of silence to concentrate.
➜ Acoustic Fence Microphone Technology
Have you ever been on a call where you could hear the agent’s entire office in the background? It’s frustrating, unprofessional, and forces you to strain to hear.
The Blackwire 8225 microphone uses Poly’s Acoustic Fence technology. It creates a “digital fence” around your mouth, capturing your voice with stunning clarity while blocking out disruptive noises from colleagues, household sounds, or keyboard clicks. Your caller hears you, and nothing else.
➜ Comfort Designed for Long Workdays
Built for endurance, the Blackwire 8225 stays comfortable even during extended shifts:
- Lightweight design: Just ~184 g to reduce head and neck strain
- 180° pivoting earcups: Adapts naturally to your head shape
- Premium materials: Silicone-padded headband and soft synthetic leather cushions
The result is consistent comfort with improved passive noise isolation.
➜ Universal USB-C / USB-A Connectivity
Simplify your setup with true plug-and-play connectivity:
- USB-C connector for modern laptops
- Tethered USB-A adapter for legacy desktops and PCs
- No drivers required — works instantly with native audio systems
Compatible with Windows, macOS, and Chrome OS for seamless deployment.
➜ Inline Call Control & Voice Alerts
Keep control at your fingertips without touching your computer. The convenient inline controller includes:
- Volume up/down buttons
- A dedicated mute button with a clear red visual indicator
- A call answer/end button
- A three-position switch for the ANC settings
The headset also provides clear voice alerts for mute status, volume limits, and call connectivity.
A built-in online indicator light alerts nearby colleagues when you’re on a call, helping reduce interruptions and maintain focus in shared environments.
➜ Microsoft Teams & UC Platform Compatibility
The Blackwire 8225 is certified for Microsoft Teams (Teams models available) and works seamlessly with:
- Zoom
- Google Meet
- RingCentral
- Jabber and other UC platforms
Teams-certified versions include a dedicated Teams button for faster meeting access.
➜ Poly Lens Software
The Blackwire 8225 works with Poly Lens software, giving both users and IT teams greater control:
- Poly Lens Desktop: Users can manage settings, update firmware, and use wellbeing reminders
- Poly Lens Admin Cloud: Helps It managers deploy, configure, and monitor devices at scale from a centralized platform
| Product Name | Poly Blackwire 8225 |
| Model Name | BLACKWIRE 8225 BW8225-M USB-A |
| Noise Control | Active Noise Cancellation |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Headphones Jack | USB |
| Compatible Devices | PCs / Macs, Desktops, Laptops with USB-A port |
| Recommended Use | Calling, Professional Communication |
| Style | Teams Certified |
| Earpiece Type | Over-ear |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Microphone | Built-in microphone |
| Special Features | Lightweight, Microphone Included, Noise Cancellation, USB Connectivity |
| Cable Feature | Retractable |
| Water Resistance | Not water resistant |
| Item Weight | 187 g (6.6 oz) |
| Product Dimensions | 25.4 × 5.08 × 6.86 cm |
| Manufacturer | Plantronics (Poly) |
| Model Number | 214408-01 |
| Series Number | 214408 |
| Bluetooth Support | No |
| Batteries Required | No |
| Includes Rechargeable Battery | No |
➜ Focused Audio with Binaural Design
The Blackwire 8225 features a stereo, over-the-head design that helps users stay fully immersed in their work. By covering both ears, it minimizes distractions and supports better concentration during calls and tasks that require focus.
For professionals who need the best noise cancelling headset with mic for work, the Poly Blackwire 8225 delivers clear voice pickup and focused listening in busy work environments.
➜ Advanced Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling (ANC)
Open offices, home distractions, and background chatter constantly pull your focus away from the call or task at hand. This mental switching reduces productivity and increases stress.
They have Advanced Hybrid ANC with three adjustable settings.
- High: Maximum noise suppression for open offices
- Low: Balanced noise reduction for everyday work
- Off: Full environmental awareness when needed
Four integrated microphones actively detect and cancel out ambient noise like typing, hallway conversations, or air conditioning before it reaches your ears. Create your perfect level of silence to concentrate.
This makes the Blackwire 8225 a practical choice among noise cancelling headphones for office use, especially in open-plan and shared workspaces.
➜ Acoustic Fence Microphone Technology
Have you ever been on a call where you could hear the agent’s entire office in the background? It’s frustrating, unprofessional, and forces you to strain to hear.
The Blackwire 8225 microphone uses Poly’s Acoustic Fence technology. It creates a “digital fence” around your mouth, capturing your voice with stunning clarity while blocking out disruptive noises from colleagues, household sounds, or keyboard clicks. Your caller hears you, and nothing else.
➜ Comfort Designed for Long Workdays
Built for endurance, the Blackwire 8225 stays comfortable even during extended shifts:
- Lightweight design: Just ~184 g to reduce head and neck strain
- 180° pivoting earcups: Adapts naturally to your head shape
- Premium materials: Silicone-padded headband and soft synthetic leather cushions
The result is consistent comfort with improved passive noise isolation.
➜ Universal USB-C / USB-A Connectivity
Simplify your setup with true plug-and-play connectivity:
- USB-C connector for modern laptops
- Tethered USB-A adapter for legacy desktops and PCs
- No drivers required — works instantly with native audio systems
Compatible with Windows, macOS, and Chrome OS for seamless deployment.
➜ Inline Call Control & Voice Alerts
Keep control at your fingertips without touching your computer. The convenient inline controller includes:
- Volume up/down buttons
- A dedicated mute button with a clear red visual indicator
- A call answer/end button
- A three-position switch for the ANC settings
The headset also provides clear voice alerts for mute status, volume limits, and call connectivity.
A built-in online indicator light alerts nearby colleagues when you’re on a call, helping reduce interruptions and maintain focus in shared environments.
➜ Microsoft Teams & UC Platform Compatibility
The Blackwire 8225 is certified for Microsoft Teams (Teams models available) and works seamlessly with:
- Zoom
- Google Meet
- RingCentral
- Jabber and other UC platforms
Teams-certified versions include a dedicated Teams button for faster meeting access.
➜ Poly Lens Software
The Blackwire 8225 works with Poly Lens software, giving both users and IT teams greater control:
- Poly Lens Desktop: Users can manage settings, update firmware, and use wellbeing reminders
- Poly Lens Admin Cloud: Helps It managers deploy, configure, and monitor devices at scale from a centralized platform
| Product Name | Poly Blackwire 8225 |
| Model Name | BLACKWIRE 8225 BW8225-M USB-A |
| Noise Control | Active Noise Cancellation |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Headphones Jack | USB |
| Compatible Devices | PCs / Macs, Desktops, Laptops with USB-A port |
| Recommended Use | Calling, Professional Communication |
| Style | Teams Certified |
| Earpiece Type | Over-ear |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Microphone | Built-in microphone |
| Special Features | Lightweight, Microphone Included, Noise Cancellation, USB Connectivity |
| Cable Feature | Retractable |
| Water Resistance | Not water resistant |
| Item Weight | 187 g (6.6 oz) |
| Product Dimensions | 25.4 × 5.08 × 6.86 cm |
| Manufacturer | Plantronics (Poly) |
| Model Number | 214408-01 |
| Series Number | 214408 |
| Bluetooth Support | No |
| Batteries Required | No |
| Includes Rechargeable Battery | No |
Two Versions. One Goal. Choose Your Connectivity
The Blackwire 8225 is available in standard and Microsoft Teams-certified versions, both offering versatile connectivity for modern and legacy computers.
Poly Blackwire 8225
Ideal for universal use across all calling and collaboration platforms.
What’s in the Box
- Blackwire 8225 Headset
- USB-C to USB-A Tethered Adapter
- Quick Start Guide
- User Documentation
Poly Blackwire 8225 (Microsoft Teams)
Includes a dedicated, programmable Teams button for instant access.
What’s in the Box
- Blackwire 8225 Headset (with Teams button)
- USB-C to USB-A Tethered Adapter
- Quick Start Guide
- User Documentation
Comparing the Two Variants:
| Feature | Poly Blackwire 8225 | Poly Blackwire 8225 (Microsoft Teams) |
| Best For | Universal use with Zoom, RingCentral, Webex, softphones, etc. | Environments standardized on Microsoft Teams |
| Key Advantage | Broad platform compatibility | Dedicated Teams button for one-touch meeting control |
| Connectivity | USB-C with included USB-A adapter | USB-C with included USB-A adapter |
Why Choose Poly Blackwire 8225
Who Is This Made For?
The Poly Blackwire 8225 is ideal for professionals who need a reliable, all-day USB headset and work in environments where background noise is unavoidable. It’s a dependable headset for noisy environment scenarios such as open offices, work-from-home setups with background activity, and shared call floors where focus and clear communication are critical.
Who Is This Not For?
- Users looking for a low-cost wired headset
- Those who need Bluetooth or phone connectivity
- Professionals working in quiet environments with minimal distractions
- Users primarily focused on music or deep bass
- Anyone who needs a cordless solution
This headset is designed to help professionals stay productive in noisy, demanding work environments. With its hybrid ANC and Acoustic Fence microphone and ergonomic design, it solves one of the most common workplace challenges, which is distraction. This is why the Blackwire 8225 is often considered among the best noise cancelling headsets for call center operations.
For organizations and individuals who rely on PC-based calling and want consistent, professional communication, this offers a focused, dependable solution.
Why Buy from Zeal Global?
Zeal Global helps organizations select, deploy, and support professional Poly headsets across offices, call centers, and remote teams. We work closely with businesses in the UAE to ensure the right fit, smooth deployment, and scalable support.
Looking to equip your workspace with professional audio solutions that improve focus and call quality?
Partner with Zeal Global to explore Poly solutions in the UAE, request pricing, or plan a large-scale deployment tailored to your workspace needs.
