Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless - USB-C | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | |
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Height | 19.1 cm | 20.4 cm | |
Width | 17.8 cm | 19.5 cm | |
Depth | 8.71 cm | 4.8 cm | |
Weight | 255 g | 290.3 g | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless headphones. |
Colour | Black | Matte black | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | - | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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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 | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, aptX | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | - | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
Max Sound Pressure | 98 dB | 115 dB | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Built-in | |
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Type | Boom | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 6500 Hz | - | |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute | Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button, Microsoft Teams button |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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Cable Type | Audio cable USB-C to USB-A cable Micro-USB charge cable |
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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Features | - | Wear detection |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 18.5 hour(s) | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless lasts longer on a single charge than the Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback: up to 18.5 hours Continuous talk: up to 15 hours |
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Charging Time | - | 2 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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Connector Type | - | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-C) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | Carrying case, Surface USB Link | |
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Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows | |
Software Certification | - | Certified for Microsoft Teams | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |