Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 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 5 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | |
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| Height | 19.685 cm | 20.4 cm | |
| Width | 21.59 cm | 19.5 cm | |
| Depth | 4.724 cm | 4.8 cm | |
| Weight | 363.1 g | 290.3 g | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones. |
| Colour | White | Black | Light grey | Matte black | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| 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 | |
| Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | - | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 5 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 | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | 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 | - | |
| Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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| Controls | Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute | Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped Remote control cable - detachable |
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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| Cable Length | 3 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Cortana | |
| Additional Functions | Adjustable RGB lighting | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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| Battery Type | - | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | - | 20 hour(s) | |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours | |
| Charging Time | - | 2 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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| Connector Type | Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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| Included Accessories | USB ChatMix Dial | Carrying case | |
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| Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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