Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 7P

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 and SteelSeries Arctis 7P. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 7P Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 SteelSeries Arctis 7P
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 White | Black
Headband Material - Steel
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 12 m
SOUND QUALITY Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 SteelSeries Arctis 7P
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
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.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 SteelSeries Arctis 7P
Form Factor Built-in Headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 6500 Hz
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 SteelSeries Arctis 7P
Controls Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume
CABLE Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 SteelSeries Arctis 7P
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Charging cable - detachable
USB-C to USB-A adapter - detachable
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 SteelSeries Arctis 7P
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Cortana -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 SteelSeries Arctis 7P
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 24 hour(s) SteelSeries Arctis 7P 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 7P
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 7P
Included Accessories Carrying case -
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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