In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Pro and Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis Pro | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | |
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Height | 18.7 cm | 20.4 cm | |
Width | 16.6 cm | 19.5 cm | |
Depth | 8.99 cm | 4.8 cm | |
Weight | 426 g | 290.3 g | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis Pro headphones. |
Colour | White | Matte black | |
Body Material | Aluminium, steel | - | |
Recommended Use | Game console, computer | - | |
High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis Pro | 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 | DTS Headphone:X 2.0 | - | |
Frequency Response | 10 - 40000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Pro offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 1% | - | |
Sensitivity | 102 dB | - | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
Max Sound Pressure | - | 115 dB | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis Pro | 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 | -38 dBV/Pascal | - | |
Impedance | 2.2 kOhm | - | |
Microphone Features | Retractable microphone | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis Pro | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute | Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button, Microsoft Teams button |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis Pro | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable USB cable - detachable TOS Link cable - detachable Audio adaptor - detachable |
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis Pro | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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Features | - | Wear detection | |
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Additional Functions | LED backlight | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis Pro | 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 Pro | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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Connector Type | Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-C) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis Pro | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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Bundled with | GameDAC | - | |
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Included Accessories | Microphone windscreen | Carrying case, Surface USB Link | |
Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows | |
Software Certification | - | Certified for Microsoft Teams | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |