Poly Blackwire 3220 series vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1

Headset Comparison: Poly Blackwire 3220 series vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1

When it comes to choosing the right headset, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of your options is key. Today, we compare two popular models: Poly Blackwire 3220 series and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1, to help you determine which headset aligns best with your audio needs. Both models provide long-term comfort. Constructed from Durable plastic with foam ear cushions, the Blackwire 3220 series is designed to be durable while still providing comfort. The Arctiss Nova 1 consists of materials like Memory Foam. You can find the detailed comparison below.

Technichal specifications
Poly Blackwire 3220 series
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Type
On-ear
Over-ear
Connectivity
Wired, USB-A / USB-C connection
Wired, 3.5mm aux
Battery life
N/A
N/A
Charge time
N/A
N/A
Charging method
N/A
N/A
Wireless range
N/A
N/A
Latency
N/A
N/A
Batteries
N/A
N/A
Driver info
Dynamic EQ, optimized for voice and multimedia
dynamic drivers
Physical specifications
Poly Blackwire 3220 series
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Weight
87 grams
236 grams
Dimensions
155x178x32 mm
175 x 190 x 87 mm
Materials
Durable plastic with foam ear cushions
Memory Foam
Color options
Black with red accents
Black, White
Mute button
Yes
Yes
Touch controls
No
No
Accessories
USB-A / USB-C cable
3.5mm audio cable, dual-3.5mm extension cable
Cable length
1.6m
1.2m audio cable 1.5m extension cable
Water/sweat resistence
N/A
N/A
Microphone
Poly Blackwire 3220 series
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Type
Boom
Boom
Directionality
Omnidirectional
Bidirectional
Frequency response
100Hz - 10kHz
100Hz - 10kHz
Sensitivity
-38 dBV/Pa
-38dBV/Pa
AI features
Noise Reduction
Basic noise cancellation
Speaker
Poly Blackwire 3220 series
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Frequency range
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Mono/stereo audio
Stereo
Stereo
Transparency mode
No
No
AI features
No
No
Popularity and rating
Poly Blackwire 3220 series
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Brand popularity
High
High
Model popularity
High
High
Comfort rating
High
Very High
Sound quality rating
High
Good
Durability rating
Medium to High
Medium
Comfort for long wear
High
High