Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ and Sennheiser SC 165 USB. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ | Sennheiser SC 165 USB |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 20.4 cm | - | |
| Width | 19.5 cm | - | |
| Depth | 4.8 cm | - | |
| Weight | 290.3 g | 98 g | Sennheiser SC 165 USB are lighter than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ headphones. |
| Colour | Matte black | Black, white | |
| Earpad Material | - | Leatherette | |
| Recommended Use | - | Portable electronics, computer |
| SOUND QUALITY | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ | Sennheiser SC 165 USB |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | - | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, aptX | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | EPOS Voice | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
| Max Sound Pressure | 115 dB | 115 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | - | |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | - | Yes |
| MICROPHONE | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ | Sennheiser SC 165 USB |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | - | |
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| Type | - | Boom | |
| Frequency Response | - | 100 - 10000 Hz |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ | Sennheiser SC 165 USB |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button, Microsoft Teams button | Volume, answer/end, microphone on/mute, redial |
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| CABLE | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ | Sennheiser SC 165 USB |
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| Cable Type | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
Headset cable USB cable - detachable |
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| Cable Length | - | 2.262 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ | Sennheiser SC 165 USB |
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| Features | Wear detection | EPOS ActiveGard |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ | Sennheiser SC 165 USB |
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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 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ | Sennheiser SC 165 USB |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-C) |
USB (4 PIN USB Type A) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ | Sennheiser SC 165 USB |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, Surface USB Link | Carrying pouch, USB cable | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows | - | |
| Software Certification | Certified for Microsoft Teams | Certified for Skype for Business | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |