Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Headphones and SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless. 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 | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless - USB-C | |
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Height | 20.4 cm | 19.1 cm | |
Width | 19.5 cm | 17.8 cm | |
Depth | 4.8 cm | 8.71 cm | |
Weight | 290.3 g | 255 g | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless are lighter than Microsoft Surface Headphones headphones. |
Colour | Light grey | Black | |
Recommended Use | - | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 9 m |
SOUND QUALITY | Microsoft Surface Headphones | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Microsoft Surface Headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | 3% | |
Impedance | - | 32 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | 115 dB | 98 dB | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
MICROPHONE | Microsoft Surface Headphones | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Detachable headset microphone | |
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Type | - | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | - | Bi-directional | |
Frequency Response | - | 100 - 6500 Hz | |
Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal |
REMOTE CONTROL | Microsoft Surface Headphones | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button | Volume, microphone on/mute |
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CABLE | Microsoft Surface Headphones | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless |
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Cable Type | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
Audio cable USB-C to USB-A cable Micro-USB charge cable |
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Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
FEATURES | Microsoft Surface Headphones | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless |
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Intelligent Assistant | Cortana | - |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Microsoft Surface Headphones | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Life | 15 hour(s) | 20 hour(s) | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless lasts longer on a single charge than the Microsoft Surface Headphones. |
Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | Microsoft Surface Headphones | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-C) |
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OTHERS | Microsoft Surface Headphones | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless |
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Included Accessories | Carrying case | USB-C wireless transmitter | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |