Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | |
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| Height | 20.14 cm | 20.4 cm | |
| Width | 17.97 cm | 19.5 cm | |
| Depth | 9.08 cm | 4.8 cm | |
| Weight | 295.8 g | 290.3 g | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 3 headphones. |
| Colour | - | Matte black | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, computer | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| 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 | |
| Sound Effects | Windows Sonic surround sound | - | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 3 offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+. |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 115 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Type | Boom | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | -48 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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| Controls | - | Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button, Microsoft Teams button |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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| Cable Type | Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable Headset cable - 3 m |
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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| Features | - | Wear detection |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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| Battery Type | - | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | - | 18.5 hour(s) | |
| 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 3 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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| Included Accessories | - | 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 |
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