{"product_id":"poly-blackwire-c3225-stereo-usb-3-5mm","title":"Poly Blackwire C3225 Stereo Headset – USB \u0026 3.5mm (Teams \/ Skype)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Poly Blackwire 3225 covers both ears and your phone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome desks need everything at once: both ears to focus through an open-plan floor, and a way to take the call that comes in on your cell, not just the softphone on your PC. The Poly Blackwire 3225 stereo headset is the entry-priced answer to both — two ears covered for focus, a USB plug for the computer, and a 3.5mm jack for the phone or tablet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the most-connected model in the Plantronics Blackwire 3200 series — the stereo 3220 with a 3.5mm jack added, foldable into an included case. It comes in two versions, and the two pair up their connector and certification in a way worth a second look before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild the exact Blackwire 3225 you need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo versions, and here the connector and the certification come paired — so check both. The 3.5mm jack and the fold-flat carrying case come on each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e[icon:usb-a] [icon:ms-teams] USB-A, Microsoft Teams certified.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plugs into USB-A and is the formally Teams-certified version — the pick if your machines use USB-A or your IT policy requires Teams certification (part 209747-101).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e[icon:usb-c] [icon:uc] USB-C, Skype for Business certified.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ends in USB-C, with a USB-A adapter in the box, and is certified for Skype for Business. The pick for USB-C machines — and it still works with Teams as a standard USB headset (part 209751-101).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n[callout type=\"info\"]The certification pairing looks odd, so here's the practical version: both Blackwire 3225 variants work with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Cisco, Avaya, and the other major softphones. The certification label only matters if your organization specifically requires a Teams-certified device — in which case, choose the USB-A version. Otherwise, pick purely on the USB port your computer has.[\/callout]\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOne headset, every device on the desk\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe point of the Blackwire 3225 is reach. The USB connection runs your computer's softphone with full wideband audio and inline call control; the 3.5mm jack handles your phone or tablet — so one headset covers the whole desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n[checklist]\n\u003cli\u003e[icon:usb-a] [icon:usb-c] PC or Mac over USB (A or C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhone or tablet over the 3.5mm jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e[icon:ms-teams] Microsoft Teams, [icon:uc] Zoom, Cisco, and Avaya softphones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolds flat into the included carrying case for travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n[\/checklist]\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne practical note on the 3.5mm jack: it fits any device with a headphone port. Most current phones have dropped that port, so for a modern smartphone you'll likely need a small USB-C- or Lightning-to-3.5mm adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComfortable, and it folds away\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSoft leatherette cushions over both ears stay comfortable across a shift and fold flat into the included case — a step up from the bare-foam base 3220, and easier to carry between the office and home. At 92 grams without the cable, the Blackwire 3225 doesn't weigh on a long day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA mic that filters the room, audio that handles music\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe noise-canceling \"flexie\" boom bends to your mouth and keeps the room out of your voice — the cancellation is in the microphone, not the earcups, so it shapes how you sound to others rather than what you hear. Over USB you get PC wideband with DSP and a hi-fi 20 Hz–20 kHz range, and Dynamic EQ shifts automatically between a voice profile on calls and a richer one for music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBlackwire 3225 or the step-up 5220?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are stereo, USB-plus-3.5mm headsets. The difference is the tier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n[compare]\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlackwire 3225 (entry)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeatherette-over-foam comfort, standard SoundGuard, and the lowest price for stereo-plus-3.5mm. The right call for most desks and mass deployment.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlackwire 5220 (step-up)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMemory-foam cushions and SoundGuard DIGITAL with daily-exposure hearing protection. Worth it for the longest all-day shifts and the most comfort-sensitive users.\u003c\/div\u003e\n[\/compare]\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSimple to deploy in volume\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlug the USB in and it works; Poly Lens keeps firmware and settings current and adds one-touch call control across your softphones, with optional fleet management for IT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blackwire 3225 is the 3200-series model that stops making you choose: both ears for focus and a 3.5mm jack for the phone, foldable into a case, at a price you can put on a whole floor. Match the variant to your port — and, if you have a Teams-certification rule, to that — and the rest takes care of itself. For a desk that's a computer and a phone both, it's the most headset the entry range offers, backed by HeadsetPlus's lifetime support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-tab=\"whats-in-the-box\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePoly Blackwire 3225 stereo headset with inline-module cable and 3.5mm plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUSB-C to USB-A adapter — included with the USB-C version only\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFold-flat carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuick start guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe USB-A version (Teams certified) ships with a USB-A connector; the USB-C version (Skype for Business certified) ships with a USB-C connector plus the USB-A adapter. Both include the 3.5mm plug and the carrying case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-tab=\"specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStereo (binaural), over-the-head, on-ear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConnections\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-A or USB-C (your choice) plus 3.5mm; USB-C version includes a USB-A adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB to PC\/Mac; 3.5mm to phone, tablet, or any 3.5mm headset jack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCertification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-A version: certified for Microsoft Teams. USB-C version: certified for Skype for Business. Both work with Teams, Zoom, Cisco, Avaya and other UC softphones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMicrophone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\"Flexie\" noise-canceling boom (in the mic, not the earcups); 100 Hz–10 kHz; -38 dBV\/Pa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReceive audio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHi-fi stereo, 20 Hz–20 kHz; PC wideband and DSP over USB; Dynamic EQ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWearer noise reduction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive (from cushions over both ears) — not active noise cancellation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eControls (over USB)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInline: answer\/end, volume, mute; one-touch call control with many softphones via Poly Lens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeadband \/ cushions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLightweight metal headband; 28mm soft leatherette; folds flat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e92 g (without cable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCable\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 7 ft total (USB to headset), with inline module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePortability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFolds flat; carrying case included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManagement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoly Lens (firmware, settings, call control); Plantronics Manager Pro optional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart numbers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-A 209747-101 (Teams); USB-C 209751-101 (Skype for Business)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-year manufacturer warranty, plus HeadsetPlus lifetime technical support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-tab=\"compatibility\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoftware.\u003c\/strong\u003e Both versions of the Poly Blackwire 3225 work with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Cisco, Avaya, and other UC softphones over USB. The USB-A version carries formal Microsoft Teams certification and the USB-C version carries Skype for Business certification, but functionally both run today's platforms; Poly Lens manages firmware, settings, and one-touch call control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Blackwire 3225 connects to a PC or Mac over USB-A or USB-C (the USB-C version adds a USB-A adapter), and to a phone, tablet, or any 3.5mm headset jack over its analog 3.5mm plug. Because most current phones have no headphone jack, a modern smartphone will usually need a USB-C- or Lightning-to-3.5mm adapter. It does not connect to a traditional desk phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlatforms.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Blackwire 3225 suits the multi-device hybrid worker and budget-conscious call center alike — both-ear focus for an open-plan floor, plus a 3.5mm jack for staff who also take calls on a phone or tablet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-section=\"faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes the Poly Blackwire 3225 work with Microsoft Teams?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Both versions of the Poly Blackwire 3225 work with Microsoft Teams. The USB-A version is formally Teams-certified; the USB-C version is certified for Skype for Business but still runs Teams as a standard USB headset. Both also work with Zoom, Cisco, and Avaya.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat's the difference between the Blackwire 3225 USB-A and USB-C versions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe connector and the certification. The USB-A version (209747-101) is Microsoft Teams certified; the USB-C version (209751-101) is Skype for Business certified and includes a USB-A adapter. Both work with Teams and all major softphones, so unless you need a specific certification, choose by the USB port your computer has.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eShould I get the Teams or Skype certified Blackwire 3225?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf your IT policy specifically requires a Teams-certified headset, choose the USB-A Blackwire 3225, which carries that certification. Otherwise, pick by connector — both versions work with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and the other major softphones regardless of which certification they hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use the Blackwire 3225 with my phone?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — the Blackwire 3225's 3.5mm plug connects to phones and tablets. Note that most current smartphones have removed the headphone jack, so you'll likely need a USB-C- or Lightning-to-3.5mm adapter for the phone end. The USB side handles your computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat's the difference between the Blackwire 3225 and the 3215?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Blackwire 3225 is stereo — both ears covered for focus — while the 3215 is the monaural version, leaving one ear open. Both add a 3.5mm jack and a carrying case to the USB connection; the choice is whether you want to block the room out or stay aware of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the Blackwire 3225 the same as the 5220?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Both are stereo USB-plus-3.5mm headsets, but the Blackwire 3225 is the entry tier, with leatherette-over-foam cushions and standard SoundGuard. The Blackwire 5220 steps up to memory-foam cushions and SoundGuard DIGITAL with daily noise-exposure protection for the longest shifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- SUGGESTED: a short clip showing the headset folding into its case and the USB + 3.5mm connectors; only if a real manufacturer URL is available --\u003e","brand":"Plantronics","offers":[{"title":"USB A","offer_id":48666316603636,"sku":"80S11A6","price":61.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"USB C","offer_id":48666316636404,"sku":"80S04A6","price":61.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/6467\/9412\/files\/Blackwire-C3225-A.jpg?v=1751515719","url":"https:\/\/headsetplus.com\/products\/poly-blackwire-c3225-stereo-usb-3-5mm","provider":"Headset Plus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}