SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless vs. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless vs. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless 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 - 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+
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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+
Form Factor Headset microphone Built-in
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+
Controls Volume Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button, Microsoft Teams button
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Features - Wear detection
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
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
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Connector Type - Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless 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 - 1 year
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