SteelSeries Arctis 7 vs. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 7 and Microsoft Surface Headphones 2. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 7 vs. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 7 Microsoft Surface Headphones 2
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height 19.7 cm 20.4 cm
Width 17.5 cm 19.5 cm
Depth 9.1 cm 4.8 cm
Weight 353 g 290.3 g Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 7 headphones.
Colour White | Black Light grey | Matte black
Recommended Use Game console, computer -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 7 Microsoft Surface Headphones 2
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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
Sound Effects DTS Headphone:X 2.0 -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 7 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 7 Microsoft Surface Headphones 2
Form Factor - Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz -
Sensitivity -48 dB -
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 7 Microsoft Surface Headphones 2
Controls - Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 7 Microsoft Surface Headphones 2
Cable Type USB charge cable
Audio cable
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 7 Microsoft Surface Headphones 2
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Cortana
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 7 Microsoft Surface Headphones 2
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 24 hour(s) 20 hour(s) SteelSeries Arctis 7 lasts longer on a single charge than the Microsoft Surface Headphones 2.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 7 Microsoft Surface Headphones 2
Connector Type Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 7 Microsoft Surface Headphones 2
Included Accessories Wireless transmitter Carrying case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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