HP Blackwire 3325

The HP Blackwire 3325 is a wired on-ear headset built for Microsoft Teams calls. Its boom mic is excellent and comfort is a strong point, but sound quality is average and there's no wireless or ANC. It's a good value for desk workers who just need clear calls, not a do-everything headphone.

The mic is the star of the show. It lands in the 88th percentile in our database, which means callers will hear you clearly without much fuss. The noise-cancelling mic does a decent job of filtering out keyboard clatter and background chatter, though it won't silence a busy open office completely. For a headset in this price bracket, the voice pickup is genuinely good.

Sound quality is more middle of the pack. The 32mm dynamic drivers cover 20Hz to 20kHz and the 32Ω impedance means just about any device can drive them. Music sounds fine but not exciting, and the on-ear design doesn't isolate much. The 55th percentile sound score reflects that: perfectly serviceable for calls and podcasts, but don't expect rich bass or a wide soundstage. The ANC score is low because there's no active noise cancelling at all, just passive isolation from the ear cups.

Against the Sony WH-CH720N, the Blackwire 3325 wins on call quality and Teams integration but loses badly on music and portability. The Sony is wireless, sounds better, and has ANC, but its mic is not in the same league for voice calls. The Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus is a similar story: better audio and comfort for music, but overkill and pricier if you just need a work headset.

The Soundcore Life Q20 and TOZO HT3 are budget wireless champs with ANC and decent sound, but their mics are mediocre for calls. The JBL Tune 670NC splits the difference with wireless convenience and okay call quality, but no Teams certification. If your day is mostly meetings and you don't mind a wire, the Blackwire 3325 is the better tool. If you want one headset for work and music, the wireless competitors pull ahead.

Value depends on what you need it for. If you want a reliable wired headset for Teams calls and don't care about wireless, the USD 58 to USD 96 spread means you should shop around. Newegg has multiple listings and the lower end of that range is a fair price for a certified headset with a good mic. But if you're spending closer to USD 96, you're inching toward wireless options like the Sony WH-CH720N or Soundcore Life Q20, which add Bluetooth and ANC for not much more. The CAD 126 listing in Canada is harder to judge without local context, but it's the only option there.

The HP Blackwire 3325 is a wired on-ear headset aimed squarely at office workers and remote call-takers who live in Microsoft Teams all day. It's not trying to be a music headphone or a gaming peripheral, it's a work tool with a boom mic and a dedicated Teams button. The price sits in the USD 58 to USD 96 range depending on where you shop, which puts it in the budget-to-mid tier for certified business headsets.

Connectivity is simple and a little old-school. You get a USB-C cable with a tethered USB-A adapter for laptops and desktops, plus a 3.5mm jack for phones and tablets. That dual wired setup means no Bluetooth pairing headaches and no battery to charge, but also no wireless freedom. If you're someone who paces during calls, this will tether you to your desk.

Comfort is a real strength here. The 141g weight is light, and Poly packed in a padded headband and soft ear cushions. The 180-degree pivoting speakers and adjustable boom mic help it fit a wide range of head shapes. For long days of back-to-back meetings, that matters more than most spec sheet numbers.

Skip this if you want wireless freedom, good music playback, or noise cancelling. Commuters will find the wired design and weak isolation frustrating, and the 31.3 commute score in our database backs that up. If you're buying one headset for work, travel, and music, spend a bit more on the Sony WH-CH720N or Soundcore Life Q20 instead. Also skip it if you have a large head or wear glasses, the on-ear clamp can get uncomfortable after a few hours despite the soft cushions.

Should you buy the HP Blackwire 3325? If you spend hours a day in Teams or Zoom calls and want a dependable wired headset with a genuinely good mic, yes. It's comfortable, easy to set up, and the Teams button is a small but real convenience. The lack of wireless and ANC won't matter if you're desk-bound anyway.

But if you want one headset for everything, music, calls, commuting, this isn't it. The sound is average, the build feels budget, and the on-ear design won't block out much noise. For pure call duty at the right price, it's a solid pick. For anything else, look at the wireless alternatives.