Sennheiser HD 579 vs. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 579 and Microsoft Surface Headphones 2. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 579 vs. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 579 Microsoft Surface Headphones 2
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack, 6.35 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Series HD 5 -
Height - 20.4 cm
Width - 19.5 cm
Depth - 4.8 cm
Weight - 290.3 g
Colour Silver Light grey | Matte black
Recommended Use Home audio -
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 579 Microsoft Surface Headphones 2
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Open -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 15 - 28000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser HD 579 offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% -
Impedance 50 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 106 dB 115 dB
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 579 Microsoft Surface Headphones 2
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 579 Microsoft Surface Headphones 2
Controls - Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Sennheiser HD 579 Microsoft Surface Headphones 2
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - straight - 3 m Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 579 Microsoft Surface Headphones 2
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Cortana
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 579 Microsoft Surface Headphones 2
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 579 Microsoft Surface Headphones 2
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 579 Microsoft Surface Headphones 2
Included Accessories 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter Carrying case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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