In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ and Turtle Beach Recon 500. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ | Turtle Beach Recon 500 |
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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 | Arctic camo | |
Earpad Material | - | Memory foam, mesh textile | |
Headband Material | - | Metal | |
Design | - | Games | |
Recommended Use | - | Game console, portable electronics, computer |
SOUND QUALITY | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ | Turtle Beach Recon 500 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
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. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
Max Sound Pressure | 115 dB | - | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 60 mm | Turtle Beach Recon 500 have a thicker diaphragm than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
Features | - | Dual driver, ProSpecs glasses relief system |
MICROPHONE | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ | Turtle Beach Recon 500 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Detachable headset microphone | |
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Type | - | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | - | Uni-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Turtle Beach Recon 500 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
REMOTE CONTROL | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ | Turtle Beach Recon 500 |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button, Microsoft Teams button | Mute, volume |
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CABLE | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ | Turtle Beach Recon 500 |
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Cable Type | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
Headset cable - braided fabric - 1.3 m | |
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Cable Length | - | 1.3 m | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
FEATURES | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ | Turtle Beach Recon 500 |
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Features | Wear detection | - | |
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Additional Functions | - | ProSpecs Glasses Relief System, TruSpeak microphone technology |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ | Turtle Beach Recon 500 |
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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+ | Turtle Beach Recon 500 |
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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+ | Turtle Beach Recon 500 |
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Included Accessories | Carrying case, Surface USB Link | Sticker | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows | - | |
Software Certification | Certified for Microsoft Teams | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |