Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ and SteelSeries Arctis Prime. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ | SteelSeries Arctis Prime |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Height | 20.4 cm | - | |
Width | 19.5 cm | - | |
Depth | 4.8 cm | - | |
Weight | 290.3 g | - | |
Colour | Matte black | - | |
Earpad Material | - | Leather-like | |
Headband Material | - | Aluminium, steel | |
Recommended Use | - | Game console, portable electronics, computer |
SOUND QUALITY | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ | SteelSeries Arctis Prime |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wired | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | - | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, aptX | - | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Noise Isolating | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Prime are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 10 - 40000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Prime offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <1% | |
Sensitivity | - | 92 dB | |
Impedance | - | 32 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | 115 dB | - | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
MICROPHONE | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ | SteelSeries Arctis Prime |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Detachable headset microphone | |
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Type | - | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | - | Bi-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Prime microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | - | 100 - 10000 Hz | |
Sensitivity | - | -38 dB | |
Impedance | - | 2200 Ohm |
REMOTE CONTROL | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ | SteelSeries Arctis Prime |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button, Microsoft Teams button | Volume, microphone on/mute |
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CABLE | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ | SteelSeries Arctis Prime |
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Cable Type | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.8 m |
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Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ | SteelSeries Arctis Prime |
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Features | Wear detection | - |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ | SteelSeries Arctis Prime |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | - | |
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Battery Life | 18.5 hour(s) | - | |
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+ | SteelSeries Arctis Prime |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-C) |
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ | SteelSeries Arctis Prime |
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Included Accessories | Carrying case, Surface USB Link | Microphone windscreen | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows | - | |
Software Certification | Certified for Microsoft Teams | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |