Detailed comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless. 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 Nova Pro 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 | 19.3 cm | |
| Width | 19.5 cm | - | |
| Depth | 4.8 cm | 8.74 cm | |
| Weight | 290.3 g | 517 g | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 are lighter than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 headphones. |
| Colour | Light grey | Matte black | - | |
| Recommended Use | - | Game console, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro 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 5.0 | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 10 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2. |
| Sensitivity | - | 93 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 38 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 Nova Pro Wireless |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Type | - | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Bi-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | |
| Frequency Response | - | 100 - 6500 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
| Impedance | - | 2200 Ohm |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless |
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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 Nova Pro Wireless |
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| Cable Type | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C 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 2 x USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro 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 Nova Pro Wireless |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headset battery Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 700 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - | |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours | Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 36 hours Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 44 hours |
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| Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | - | |
| Included Qty | - | 2 |
| CONNECTIONS | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro 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 Nova Pro Wireless |
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| Bundled with | - | GameDAC Gen 2 | |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case | 2 batteries, USB-C wireless transmitter, 2 removable magnetic ear plates, microphone pop filter | |
| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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