Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ vs. Sennheiser SC 165 USB

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ vs. Sennheiser SC 165 USB Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ Sennheiser SC 165 USB
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack
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
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
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
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - Boom
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ Sennheiser SC 165 USB
Controls Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button, Microsoft Teams button Volume, answer/end, microphone on/mute, redial
CABLE Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ Sennheiser SC 165 USB
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Headset cable
USB cable - detachable
Cable Length - 2.262 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ Sennheiser SC 165 USB
Features Wear detection EPOS ActiveGard
BATTERY AND CHARGING Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ Sennheiser SC 165 USB
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable -
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
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)
OTHERS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ Sennheiser SC 165 USB
Included Accessories Carrying case, Surface USB Link Carrying pouch, USB cable
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
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