In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX. 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 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 20.4 cm | 20 cm | |
| Width | 19.5 cm | 19.5 cm | |
| Depth | 4.8 cm | 5.2 cm | |
| Weight | 290.3 g | 285 g | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX are lighter than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Headphones: 19.5 cm x 5.2 cm x 20 cm Case: 20 cm x 6.3 cm x 18 cm / 360 g |
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| Colour | Light grey | Matte black | Anthracite black | Sand | Timber | |
| Body Material | - | Plastic, fabric, rubber, polymer, recycled aluminium | |
| Earpad Material | - | Memory foam, lambskin | |
| Recommended Use | - | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 12 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.1 | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2. |
| Sensitivity | - | 95 dB/mW | |
| Impedance | - | 24 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | 115 dB | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| Features | - | Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair |
| MICROPHONE | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphones Included | - | 4 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button | Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, audio transparency, ANC mode |
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| CABLE | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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| Cable Type | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.25 m USB-C charge cable - detachable - 1.25 m |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.25 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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| Features | - | Touch control | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Cortana | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 1200 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 35 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX lasts longer on a single charge than the Microsoft Surface Headphones 2. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 40 hours |
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| Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 recharge faster than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2. |
| CONNECTIONS | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-C) |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case | Carrying case, USB-C to USB-A charging cable | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows | - | |
| Compliant Standards | - | MFI | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 3 years |
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