Side by side comparison and review of Skullcandy Riff and Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+. 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 | Skullcandy Riff | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | |
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| Height | 18.05 cm | 20.4 cm | |
| Width | 15.55 cm | 19.5 cm | |
| Depth | 7.18 cm | 4.8 cm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 290.3 g | Skullcandy Riff are lighter than Skullcandy Riff headphones. |
| Colour | Crimson | White, crimson | Grey | Blue, sunset, speckle | Black | Matte black | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Skullcandy Riff | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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| Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | Skullcandy Riff can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | - | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, aptX | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ 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) | <1% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 115 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| MICROPHONE | Skullcandy Riff | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in |
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| REMOTE CONTROL | Skullcandy Riff | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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| Controls | Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant | Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button, Microsoft Teams button |
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| CABLE | Skullcandy Riff | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - straight - 1.2 m | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | Skullcandy Riff | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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| Features | - | Wear detection |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Skullcandy Riff | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Capacity | 280 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 12 hour(s) | 18.5 hour(s) | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ lasts longer on a single charge than the Skullcandy Riff. |
| 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 | Skullcandy Riff | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Skullcandy Riff | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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| Included Accessories | USB charging cable (120cm) | Carrying case, Surface USB Link | |
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| Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows | |
| Software Certification | - | Certified for Microsoft Teams | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |