Poly Blackwire 8225 Stereo UC USB-C&A Headset
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Poly Blackwire 8225 Stereo UC USB-C/A Headset with ANC (8X223AA) - Local Warranty
Poly Blackwire 8225 UC Datasheet — Verified Specifications at a Glance
The Poly Blackwire 8225 UC is the active-noise-cancelling flagship of HP’s corded Blackwire range. HP publishes the full specification for part number 8X223AA: 32 mm speakers rated 200 Hz to 6.8 kHz (speech mode); 20 Hz to 20 kHz (media mode), a noise-cancelling microphone with Acoustic Fence technology running 100 Hz to 10 kHz, 32 ohm impedance, a signal-to-noise ratio of >30 dB, and hybrid ANC with three settings — off, low and high.
Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling with Three Settings
HP describes the Blackwire 8225 UC as offering “advanced hybrid active noise canceling (ANC)” with three settings, and the specification sheet enumerates them precisely as ANC off, low and high. That is three levels of quiet, not an ambient or transparency mode — if you need to hear the room, you turn ANC off. HP’s Singapore series page attributes the hybrid ANC system to four microphones. In a Singapore open-plan floor or a shared shophouse office, the low setting is usually enough to take the edge off aircon and chatter without the sealed-in feeling that full cancellation gives.
Acoustic Fence Keeps the Room Out of Your Calls
ANC protects what you hear; Acoustic Fence protects what the other side hears. HP’s specification row for this part number reads “Microphone noise cancellation with Acoustic Fence technology”, and HP’s own wording is that the technology “ensures the user’s voice is the only thing heard, not the background noise”. On a hot-desked floor where the next agent is an arm’s length away, that is the difference between a professional call and an audible open-plan office.
USB-C with a Tethered USB-A Adapter
HP’s compatibility statement for this part number reads “Connection type USB Type-C®/A — USB Type-C® cord with tethered USB Type-A adapter”. The USB-A adapter is tethered to the cord rather than supplied loose, which is the practical detail for an IT team — it is the dongle that does not go missing between the first and second week of a deployment. Note that HP does not publish a 3.5 mm option on this part number; if you need one, the models listed in the ordering table below carry it.
Build, Comfort and Poly Lens Management
HP’s Singapore Blackwire 8225 page describes a comfortable padded headband with soft leatherette ear cushions and 180-degree pivoting speakers. HP lists the ear cushion surface material on this part number as Artificial leather (surface material), and the headset at 187 g. Device management is through Poly Lens, HP’s cloud service for deploying, configuring and updating headsets across an estate — the difference between a managed fleet and a drawer of unknown hardware.
Buying the Poly Blackwire 8225 UC in Singapore
SourceIT supplies the Poly Blackwire 8225 UC to Singapore businesses with local warranty and a GST invoice, and quotes volume pricing for office and contact-centre rollouts. Most floors order a mix of mono and stereo — stereo for seated staff who need to concentrate, mono for supervisors and anyone who has to stay aware of the room. We are happy to price both on one order, along with spare ear cushions.
Poly Blackwire 8225 UC Datasheet — Technical Specifications
Every figure in the tables below is taken from HP’s published product specification for this exact part number. Where HP does not publish a value for this part number, the row is omitted rather than estimated from a sibling model.
General
| Model | Poly Blackwire 8225 UC |
| HP product name | Poly Blackwire 8225 Stereo USB-C Headset +USB-C/A Adapter |
| Part Number | 8X223AA (HP SKU) |
| GTIN | 197498429205 |
| Product type | Corded USB headset with active noise cancelling |
| Wearing style | On-ear (stereo), over-the-head |
| Colour | Black |
| Certified collaboration software | Zoom certified; Works With Chromebook certified |
| Ecolabels | TCO Certified |
| Warranty | Local Warranty (Singapore) |
Audio
| Microphone type | Noise cancelling with Acoustic Fence technology |
| Microphone bandwidth | 100 Hz to 10 kHz |
| Microphone sensitivity | 10 dB SLR |
| Boom microphone | 135 mm, rotates 280° |
| Speaker size | 32 mm |
| Speaker bandwidth | 200 Hz to 6.8 kHz (speech mode); 20 Hz to 20 kHz (media mode) |
| Speaker sensitivity | 6 dB RLR |
| Impedance | 32 ohm |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | >30 dB |
| Active noise cancelling | Hybrid ANC, three settings: off, low, high |
| Acoustic protection | SoundGuard Digital |
Connectivity & Controls
| Connection | Connection type USB Type-C®/A — USB Type-C® cord with tethered USB Type-A adapter |
| 3.5 mm audio port | Not published by HP for this part number |
| Cable length | 63 cm (inline module to headset); 149 cm (USB to inline module); 219 cm total |
| Inline controls | Call answer/end; Mute; Volume +/-; ANC: off, low, high |
| Supported operating systems | Windows 11, Windows 10, macOS |
| Device management | Poly Lens |
Design & Power
| Weight | 187 g |
| Dimensions | 155 × 32 × 18 mm (W × D × H, as published by HP) |
| Ear cushion material | Artificial leather (surface material) |
| Package dimensions | 183 × 209 × 55 mm |
| Package weight | 300 g |
| Power | Bus-powered over USB — no battery and no separate power supply |
Compatibility & Software Support
Operating systems
HP lists Windows 11, Windows 10 and macOS for this part number. The headset presents itself to the computer as a standard USB audio device, so it is recognised without a driver install — which is what makes it practical to issue across a floor of mixed Windows and Mac machines.
Platforms and certifications
HP’s per-part-number specification row for 8X223AA reads “Zoom certified; Works With Chromebook certified”, and the Audio Features row adds “Microsoft Teams Open Office certified”. HP does not list a full Microsoft Teams certification against this part number — that is the Blackwire 8225 MS (8X225AA), which also carries the dedicated Teams button. HP’s Singapore series page shows both Microsoft Teams and Zoom badges for the 8225 range as a whole; we quote the per-part-number rows above because they are what applies to this SKU.
USB device mode and standards-based use
There is no proprietary dongle, base or licence involved. The headset is a wired USB audio device: plug it into the computer and select it as the microphone and speaker in whichever softphone the business runs. That also makes it usable on a shared or hot-desked position where the machine changes but the headset does not.
Poly Lens device management
HP lists Poly Lens support for this range. Poly Lens is HP’s cloud device-management service: it lets IT see which headsets are deployed, push firmware and settings, and check device health across sites rather than chasing individual desks. HP notes that Poly Lens requires downloadable software and a host PC running Windows 10 or higher. HP also notes that the full SoundGuard Digital feature set requires the Poly Lens desktop app to be installed.
Package Contents & Blackwire Ordering Information
In the box
- Carrying case
- User guide
- Headset
- USB Type-C® to USB Type-A adapter
HP publishes the box contents above for this exact part number. Note that box contents genuinely differ across the range — not every Blackwire model ships with a travel case or a printed guide — so we list what HP states for this SKU rather than a generic range list.
Poly Blackwire Corded USB Range — Ordering Information
Every model below is a corded USB headset that plugs straight into a computer with no adapter, base or licence. Models are paired mono/stereo, and the “with 3.5 mm” variants add a mobile and tablet connection.
Blackwire 3200 Series
Blackwire 3300 Series
Blackwire 5200 Series
| Poly Blackwire 5210 — mono, USB-C + tethered USB-A + 3.5 mm | 8X230AA |
| Poly Blackwire 5220 — stereo, USB-C + tethered USB-A + 3.5 mm | 8X231AA |
Blackwire 8225 — Active Noise Cancelling
| Poly Blackwire 8225 UC — stereo, ANC, Zoom certified (this listing) | 8X223AA |
| Poly Blackwire 8225 MS — stereo, ANC, Microsoft Teams certified | 8X225AA |
Accessories
| Poly Blackwire 3200 Leatherette Ear Cushions (2 pieces) | 85S24AA |
Datasheet & Downloads
- HP product specifications — Poly Blackwire 8225 Stereo USB-C Headset +USB-C/A Adapter — the full HP specification table for this part number
- HP product page — Poly Blackwire 8225 Stereo USB-C Headset +USB-C/A Adapter
- HP spec sheet (PDF) — Poly Blackwire 8225 Stereo USB-C Headset +USB-C/A Adapter — HP-hosted
- HP Poly Blackwire 8225 — Singapore
Frequently Asked Questions — Poly Blackwire 8225 UC
What is the difference between the Blackwire 8225 UC and MS versions?
The certification and the button. HP lists 8X225AA as Microsoft Teams certified with a dedicated Teams button for instant access to the app, and 8X223AA as Zoom certified without it. The hardware is otherwise the same headset — same 32 mm speakers, same hybrid ANC with three settings, same Acoustic Fence microphone. The alternative to this listing is the 8225 MS (8X225AA). HP does publish a 1 g weight difference and a different signal-to-noise figure between the two SKUs, which we quote as published rather than harmonising.
Who is the Blackwire 8225 actually for?
It is the corded option for people who are on calls most of the day in a noisy open-plan office and want active noise cancelling without managing a battery. Because it is wired, there is nothing to charge and nothing to pair — it is ready at the start of every shift. If your staff need to walk away from the desk mid-call, a wireless Voyager model is the better fit; if they are seated, the 8225 gives more quiet per dollar than any wireless equivalent.
How does the Poly Blackwire 8225 UC compare with the other Blackwire models?
The 8225 is the only corded Blackwire with active noise cancelling. The step down is the Blackwire 5220, which keeps SoundGuard Digital and the noise-cancelling microphone but has no ANC, 28 mm speakers instead of 32 mm, and adds a 3.5 mm port the 8225 does not have. The entry tier is the Blackwire 3225. For an all-day contact-centre build, compare against the EncorePro 525.
Do I need an adapter, amplifier, dongle or licence?
No. It terminates in USB-C with a tethered USB-A adapter and is bus-powered — no amplifier, no power supply, no battery, no per-seat licence. Poly Lens management is optional and free to use; HP notes it requires downloadable software and a host PC running Windows 10 or higher.
Can I use it with a mobile phone or a desk phone?
Not directly. HP publishes this part number as USB-C with a tethered USB-A adapter and does not list a 3.5 mm port on it. If you need a mobile or tablet connection, choose one of the “with 3.5 mm” models in the ordering table above. For desk-phone connection, the Quick Disconnect EncorePro range is the right family — ask us and we will quote the matching adapter.
What accessories should I order with it?
Replacement ear cushions are the usual consumable, particularly on shared or hot-desked positions where they are changed periodically for hygiene. We stock the Blackwire leatherette ear cushions (85S24AA) and are happy to include spares in a rollout quote.
Does the Poly Blackwire 8225 UC come with a Singapore warranty?
Yes. Every Poly Blackwire 8225 UC sold by SourceIT comes with local Singapore warranty and a GST invoice.
