In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X. 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 Nova 7X |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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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 | |
| Earpad Material | - | AirWeave memory foam | |
| Headband Material | - | PVD-coated steel | |
| Recommended Use | - | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | 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 | - | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <1% | |
| Sensitivity | - | 93 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 36 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | 115 dB | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 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 Nova 7X microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | |
| Frequency Response | - | 100 - 6500 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | -38 dB | |
| Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button | Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Bluetooth, ChatMix |
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| CABLE | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Cable Type | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m Mini-phone 3.5 mm 5-pole to mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Features | - | Fast charge, ComfortMax System, High Fidelity Drivers, Parametric EQ | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Cortana | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - | |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours | Continuous playback (2.4 GHz): up to 38 hours Continuous playback (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 26 hours Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 6 hours |
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| Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-C) |
Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
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| OTHERS | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case | Audio cable, USB-C to USB-A cable, USB-C dongle, 2 removable magnetic ear plates, USB-C to USB-A extension cable | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows | Mac, Windows | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Europe: limited warranty - 2 years Australia: limited warranty - 2 years Asia: limited warranty - 1 year United States: limited warranty - 1 year |
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