Microsoft Surface Headphones vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Headphones vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Headphones SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless - USB-C
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
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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
Form Factor Built-in Detachable headset microphone
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
Controls Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE Microsoft Surface Headphones SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
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
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Microsoft Surface Headphones SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Intelligent Assistant Cortana -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Microsoft Surface Headphones SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
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
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
Included Accessories Carrying case USB-C wireless transmitter
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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