In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 and Sennheiser HD 458BT. 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 | Sennheiser HD 458BT |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Height | 20.4 cm | - | |
Width | 19.5 cm | - | |
Depth | 4.8 cm | - | |
Weight | 290.3 g | 238 g | Sennheiser HD 458BT are lighter than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 headphones. |
Colour | Light grey | Matte black | Black | |
Recommended Use | - | Portable electronics |
SOUND QUALITY | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | Sennheiser HD 458BT |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
Foldable | - | Yes | Sennheiser HD 458BT can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 18 - 22000 Hz | Sennheiser HD 458BT offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <0.3% | |
Max Sound Pressure | 115 dB | 108 dB | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | - | |
Features | - | Voice control |
MICROPHONE | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | Sennheiser HD 458BT |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Frequency Response | - | 80 - 6000 Hz |
REMOTE CONTROL | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | Sennheiser HD 458BT |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button | - |
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CABLE | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | Sennheiser HD 458BT |
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Cable Type | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
Audio cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
FEATURES | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | Sennheiser HD 458BT |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
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Intelligent Assistant | Cortana | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | Sennheiser HD 458BT |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 600 mAh | |
Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 30 hours | Sennheiser HD 458BT 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) | 2 hours | The charging of both headphones last the same time. |
CONNECTIONS | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | Sennheiser HD 458BT |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-C) |
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OTHERS | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | Sennheiser HD 458BT |
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Included Accessories | Carrying case | Carrying case | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |