Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless 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 9 Wireless | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | |
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Height | - | 20.4 cm | |
Width | - | 19.5 cm | |
Depth | - | 4.8 cm | |
Weight | - | 290.3 g | |
Colour | - | Matte black | |
Design | Games | - | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | - | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 12 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | - | |
Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) | - | |
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 | DTS Headphone:X 2.0 | - | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
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 9 Wireless | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | Built-in | |
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Type | Boom | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 6500 Hz | - | |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | - | |
Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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Controls | Volume | Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button, Microsoft Teams button |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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Cable Type | USB charge cable - detachable | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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Features | - | Wear detection |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 18.5 hour(s) | SteelSeries Arctis 9 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) |
WIRELESS LINK | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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Radio Frequency Range | 2.4GHz | - |
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CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9 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 9 Wireless | 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 |