Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 7+

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 and SteelSeries Arctis 7+. 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. SteelSeries Arctis 7+ Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 SteelSeries Arctis 7+
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless - USB-C
Height 20.4 cm -
Width 19.5 cm -
Depth 4.8 cm -
Weight 290.3 g -
Colour Light grey | Matte black Black
Headband Material - Steel
Design - Games
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 12 m
SOUND QUALITY Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 SteelSeries Arctis 7+
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <3%
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 115 dB 98 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 SteelSeries Arctis 7+
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 7+ microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 100 - 6500 Hz
Sensitivity - -38 dB
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 SteelSeries Arctis 7+
Controls Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 SteelSeries Arctis 7+
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 SteelSeries Arctis 7+
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Cortana -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 SteelSeries Arctis 7+
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 30 hour(s) SteelSeries Arctis 7+ 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 SteelSeries Arctis 7+
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
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OTHERS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 SteelSeries Arctis 7+
Included Accessories Carrying case USB-C to USB-A cable, USB-C charging cable, USB-C wireless transmitter, 3.5 mm audio cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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