Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ vs. Sony PULSE Elite

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ and Sony PULSE Elite. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ vs. Sony PULSE Elite Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ Sony PULSE Elite
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - Bluetooth / PlayStation Link - wireless
Height 20.4 cm -
Width 19.5 cm -
Depth 4.8 cm -
Weight 290.3 g -
Colour Matte black White
Earpad Material - Plush
Recommended Use - Game console
SOUND QUALITY Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ Sony PULSE Elite
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Planar magnetic
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth / PlayStation Link
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, aptX -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Max Sound Pressure 115 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm -
MICROPHONE Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ Sony PULSE Elite
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Type - Boom
Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony PULSE Elite microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - AI-enhanced noise rejection
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ Sony PULSE Elite
Controls Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button, Microsoft Teams button Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ Sony PULSE Elite
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m
USB cable
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ Sony PULSE Elite
Features Wear detection -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ Sony PULSE Elite
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life 18.5 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Sony PULSE Elite lasts longer on a single charge than the Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 18.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 15 hours
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Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ Sony PULSE Elite
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
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OTHERS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ Sony PULSE Elite
Included Accessories Carrying case, Surface USB Link Mounting plate, USB cable, PULSE Elite charging hanger, PlayStation Link USB adapter
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows -
Software Certification Certified for Microsoft Teams -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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