Choosing between the Poly Blackwire 8225 and the Poly Voyager Focus 2? Here's how they differ on platforms, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Blackwire 8225 if you want the one that costs less. Pick the Voyager Focus 2 if you want the one that also supports Zoom and Google Meet and runs on battery, so it moves between rooms.
Both are USB business headsets; the difference is audio and power.
Side by side
| Blackwire 8225 | Voyager Focus 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $190 | $200 |
| Platforms | Teams and BYOD/USB | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB |
| Speakers | 32 mm; 200 Hz to 6.8 kHz speech, 20 Hz to 20 kHz media | 32 mm, 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Talk time | — | Up to 25 hours (ANC and online indicator off); up to 16 hours (ANC on, indicator on) |
| Weight | 0.41 lb with cable | 0.39 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years limited | 2 years limited |
| Wearing style | On-ear stereo | On-ear, stereo, over-the-head |
| Noise canceling | Hybrid ANC, 3 settings (off, low, high) | Hybrid ANC with 3 levels (off, low, high) |
| Microphone | Noise-canceling with Acoustic Fence, 100 Hz to 10 kHz | Noise-canceling boom with Acoustic Fence technology, 100 Hz to 6.8 kHz |
| Controls | Inline: answer/end, mute, volume, ANC | — |
| Cable length | 7.19 ft total | — |
| Certification | Microsoft Teams Open Office certified mic | — |
| Connections | USB-C, USB-C/A adapter | Bluetooth 5.1, BT700 USB-A or USB-C adapter, corded USB audio |
Specs are Poly's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Speakers: Blackwire 8225: 32 mm; 200 Hz to 6.8 kHz speech, 20 Hz to 20 kHz media. Voyager Focus 2: 32 mm, 20 Hz to 20 kHz.
- Platforms: the Blackwire 8225 lists Teams and BYOD/USB; the Voyager Focus 2 lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB.
- Power: the Blackwire 8225 runs on USB bus power; the Voyager Focus 2 on battery or USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Blackwire 8225 if you want the one that costs less. See the Blackwire 8225
- Choose the Voyager Focus 2 if you want the one that also supports Zoom and Google Meet and runs on battery, so it moves between rooms. See the Voyager Focus 2
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Still deciding? Read the Blackwire 8225 guide and the Voyager Focus 2 guide, see Blackwire 8225 alternatives and Voyager Focus 2 alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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