Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 and SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 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 | Light grey | Matte black | Black | |
| Recommended Use | - | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | - | |
| 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 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <3% | |
| Sensitivity | - | 98 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 32 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | 115 dB | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | - |
| MICROPHONE | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | - | |
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| Type | - | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Bi-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | - | 100 - 10000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | -48 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 2200 Ohm |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button | Volume, microphone on/mute |
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| CABLE | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console |
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| Cable Type | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.8 m |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Cortana | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | - | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - | |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console |
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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 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case | - | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years United States: limited warranty - 1 year Asia: limited warranty - 1 year Europe: limited warranty - 2 years Australia: limited warranty - 2 years |
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