Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Headphones and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro. 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 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - wired | |
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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 | 458 g | Microsoft Surface Headphones are lighter than Microsoft Surface Headphones headphones. |
Colour | Light grey | - | |
Recommended Use | - | Game console, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | Microsoft Surface Headphones | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wired | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | - | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Microsoft Surface Headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
Sound Effects | - | 360° Surround Sound | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 10 - 40000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Surface Headphones. |
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 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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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 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | |
Frequency Response | - | 100 - 10000 Hz | |
Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
Impedance | - | 2200 Ohm |
REMOTE CONTROL | Microsoft Surface Headphones | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button | - |
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CABLE | Microsoft Surface Headphones | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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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 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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Intelligent Assistant | Cortana | - |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Microsoft Surface Headphones | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | - | |
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Battery Life | 15 hour(s) | - | |
Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | Microsoft Surface Headphones | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-C) |
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | Microsoft Surface Headphones | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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Bundled with | - | GameDAC Gen 2 | |
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Included Accessories | Carrying case | 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 |