Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ vs. Turtle Beach Recon 500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ vs. Turtle Beach Recon 500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ Turtle Beach Recon 500
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 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
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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
Form Factor Built-in Detachable headset microphone
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
Controls Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button, Microsoft Teams button Mute, volume
CABLE Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ Turtle Beach Recon 500
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Headset cable - braided fabric - 1.3 m
Cable Length - 1.3 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ Turtle Beach Recon 500
Features Wear detection -
Additional Functions - ProSpecs Glasses Relief System, TruSpeak microphone technology
BATTERY AND CHARGING Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ Turtle Beach Recon 500
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+ Turtle Beach Recon 500
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+ Turtle Beach Recon 500
Included Accessories Carrying case, Surface USB Link Sticker
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows -
Software Certification Certified for Microsoft Teams -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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