Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ vs. SteelSeries Arctis Prime

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ vs. SteelSeries Arctis Prime Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
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
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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
Form Factor Built-in Detachable headset microphone
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
Controls Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button, Microsoft Teams button Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ SteelSeries Arctis Prime
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
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Features Wear detection -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable -
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
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Included Accessories Carrying case, Surface USB Link Microphone windscreen
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows -
Software Certification Certified for Microsoft Teams -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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