Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 vs. Razer Barracuda

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 and Razer Barracuda. 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. Razer Barracuda Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Razer Barracuda
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless
Height 20.4 cm -
Width 19.5 cm -
Depth 4.8 cm -
Weight 290.3 g 300 g Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 are lighter than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 headphones.
Colour Light grey | Matte black -
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Razer Barracuda
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.2
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating - Yes Razer Barracuda are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - THX Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity - 96 dB/mW
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 115 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Razer Barracuda have a thicker diaphragm than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2.
Magnet Material - Razer Triforce titanium
MICROPHONE Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Razer Barracuda
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional, beamforming
Noise Cancelling - Yes Razer Barracuda microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -38 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Razer Barracuda
Controls Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Razer Barracuda
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m
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Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Razer Barracuda
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Cortana -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Razer Barracuda
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headset battery
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 40 hour(s) Razer Barracuda 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 -
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Razer Barracuda
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
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OTHERS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Razer Barracuda
Included Accessories Carrying case USB-C wireless transmitter
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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