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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | SteelSeries Arctis 7+ |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless - USB-C | |
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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 | |
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+ |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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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+ |
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Form Factor | Built-in | - | |
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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+ |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track |
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CABLE | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | SteelSeries Arctis 7+ |
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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+ |
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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 7+ |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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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+ |
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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 | SteelSeries Arctis 7+ |
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Included Accessories | Carrying case | USB-C to USB-A cable, USB-C charging cable, USB-C wireless transmitter, 3.5 mm audio cable | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |