Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 and SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless. 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 9 Wireless |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | |
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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 | - | |
| Design | - | Games | |
| Recommended Use | - | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 12 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 4.1 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | DTS Headphone:X 2.0 | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <3% | |
| Sensitivity | - | 98 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 32 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | 115 dB | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| MICROPHONE | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | - | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Bi-directional | |
| Frequency Response | - | 100 - 6500 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
| Impedance | - | 2200 Ohm |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button | Volume |
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| CABLE | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless |
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| Cable Type | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
USB charge cable - detachable | |
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| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless |
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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 9 Wireless |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 20 hour(s) | Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | - |
| WIRELESS LINK | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless |
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| Radio Frequency Range | - | 2.4GHz |
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| CONNECTIONS | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless |
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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 9 Wireless |
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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 | - |
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