Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X 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 9X | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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| Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | |
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| Height | - | 20.4 cm | |
| Width | - | 19.5 cm | |
| Depth | - | 4.8 cm | |
| Weight | - | 290.3 g | |
| Colour | Black | Light grey | Matte black | |
| Earpad Material | Cloth | - | |
| Headband Material | Steel | - | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics | - | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 6 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | 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 | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | - | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
| 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 9X | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | Built-in | |
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| Type | Boom | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | - | |
| Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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| Controls | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset | Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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| Cable Type | - | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | 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 9X | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | 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 9X | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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| Connector Type | Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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| Included Accessories | USB charging cable | Carrying case | |
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| Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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