Detailed comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 and SteelSeries Arctis 7x. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | SteelSeries Arctis 7x |
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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 | - | |
Headband Material | - | Steel | |
Recommended Use | - | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 12 m |
SOUND QUALITY | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | SteelSeries Arctis 7x |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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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 | |
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 7x |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Headset microphone | |
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Type | - | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | - | Bi-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis 7x microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | - | 100 - 6500 Hz | |
Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
Impedance | - | 2200 Ohm | |
Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
REMOTE CONTROL | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | SteelSeries Arctis 7x |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button | - |
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CABLE | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | SteelSeries Arctis 7x |
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Cable Type | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
Charging cable - detachable Audio cable - detachable USB-C to USB-A adapter - detachable |
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Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
FEATURES | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | SteelSeries Arctis 7x |
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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 7x |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 24 hour(s) | SteelSeries Arctis 7x 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 7x |
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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 7x |
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Included Accessories | Carrying case | Wireless transmitter | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |