SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless vs. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless vs. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless - USB-C Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
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+
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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+
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Built-in
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+
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button, Microsoft Teams button
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
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
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Features - Wear detection
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
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
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Connector Type - Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter Carrying case, Surface USB Link
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows
Software Certification - Certified for Microsoft Teams
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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