Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 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 | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | |
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| Height | 20.14 cm | 20.4 cm | |
| Width | 17.97 cm | 19.5 cm | |
| Depth | 9.08 cm | 4.8 cm | |
| Weight | 295.8 g | 290.3 g | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 3 headphones. |
| Colour | - | Light grey | Matte black | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, computer | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Windows Sonic surround sound | - | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 3 offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2. |
| 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 | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Type | Boom | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | -48 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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| Controls | - | Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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| Cable Type | Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable Headset cable - 3 m |
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | 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 3 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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| Battery Type | - | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | - | 20 hour(s) | |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours | |
| Charging Time | - | 2 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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| Included Accessories | - | Carrying case | |
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| Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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