SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console vs. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console and Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console vs. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height - 20.4 cm
Width - 19.5 cm
Depth - 4.8 cm
Weight - 290.3 g
Colour Black Matte black
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer -
Gaming Yes -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - 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 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure - 115 dB
Diaphragm - 40 mm
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Form Factor - Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Noise Cancelling Yes - SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -48 dB -
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console 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 3 Console Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.8 m
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Features - Wear detection
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 18.5 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 18.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 15 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Included Accessories - Carrying case, Surface USB Link
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows
Software Certification - Certified for Microsoft Teams
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years
United States: limited warranty - 1 year
Asia: limited warranty - 1 year
Europe: limited warranty - 2 years
Australia: limited warranty - 2 years
Limited warranty - 1 year
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