In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Headphones and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox. 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 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Wireless headset system - 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 | Black | |
| Design | - | Games | |
| Recommended Use | - | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 12 m | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Microsoft Surface Headphones | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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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 for Xbox offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Surface Headphones. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | 1% | |
| Sensitivity | - | 93 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 38 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 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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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 Pro Wireless for Xbox 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 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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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 Wireless for Xbox |
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| Cable Type | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
Audio 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 Wireless for Xbox |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Cortana | - | |
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| Additional Functions | - | Transparency mode |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Microsoft Surface Headphones | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headset battery Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Life | 15 hour(s) | 44 hour(s) | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox lasts longer on a single charge than the Microsoft Surface Headphones. |
| Battery Life Details | - | 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 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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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 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case | Pop filter, wireless headset system base, 2 batteries, 2 removable magnetic ear plates | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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