Skullcandy Riff vs. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Skullcandy Riff vs. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Skullcandy Riff Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
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+
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
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+
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Skullcandy Riff Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
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
CABLE Skullcandy Riff Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Cable Type Headphones cable - straight - 1.2 m Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Skullcandy Riff Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Features - Wear detection
BATTERY AND CHARGING Skullcandy Riff Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
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
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Skullcandy Riff Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Skullcandy Riff Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Included Accessories USB charging cable (120cm) Carrying case, Surface USB Link
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows
Software Certification - Certified for Microsoft Teams
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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