Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless and Microsoft Surface Headphones 2. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless - USB-C | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | |
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Height | 19.1 cm | 20.4 cm | |
Width | 17.8 cm | 19.5 cm | |
Depth | 8.71 cm | 4.8 cm | |
Weight | 255 g | 290.3 g | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless headphones. |
Colour | Black | Light grey | Matte black | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | - | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth | |
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) | 3% | - | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
Max Sound Pressure | 98 dB | 115 dB | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Built-in | |
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Type | Boom | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 6500 Hz | - | |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute | Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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Cable Type | Audio cable USB-C to USB-A cable Micro-USB charge cable |
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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Intelligent Assistant | - | Cortana |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 20 hour(s) | Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours | |
Charging Time | - | 2 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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Connector Type | - | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-C) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | Carrying case | |
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Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |