Microsoft Surface Earbuds True Wireless In-Ear Headphones
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Product Overview
Microsoft Surface Earbuds are premium true wireless in-ear headphones that feature a comfortable design with intuitive touch control support. With all-day battery life thanks to the included wireless charging case, the Surface Earbuds offer access to innovative Microsoft 365 experience for your productivity besides enjoying rich music and clear calls.
With three sets of silicone ear tips, it is easy to find a perfect fit for comfort in long listening sessions. The Surface Earbuds feature the Surface Omnisonic sound profile
with custom-designed drivers and precision tuning inspired
by listening to the world’s best live music venues and most advanced audio
equipment, delivering an audio experience that’s rich, immersive and crystal
clear.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Sleek, comfortable design
- Excellent battery life
- Great sound quality for the price
- Swift Pair feature
Cons
- Nothing in particular
What external reviewers found***
External score 63% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Good sound quality
- Excellent sound signature with solid bass depth
Cons
- Lack of customization features
- Poor microphone performance
- Expensive compared to Apple AirPods
- Mediocre microphone recording quality
- No wireless charging
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
USB-C
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth 4.1/4.2
Construction
Colors
Glacier
Drivers
13.6 mm
Microphone
Two microphones per earbud
Dimensions
Size | Depth
19.9 mm
Size | Diameter
25 mm
Size | Height
Size | Length
Size | Width
Weight
7.2 g each
Function
Bluetooth Codecs
SBC, aptX
Operating System
Windows 10, Android 4.4, iOS 9
Weather Resistance
IPX4
Performance
Battery Life
8 h + two charges = 24 h
Charging Time
10-minute charge provides up to one hour of battery life
Frequency Response
20 Hz – 20 kHz
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3rd-Party Review Videos
External Reviews
androidauthority[1]
Reviewer score 64%The Microsoft Surface Earbuds sound quite good and reproduce accurate audio across the frequency range. The open-type fit lets you hear both your music and the world around you, making auditory masking inevitable. Apple's hard earbud casing balances on your ear with little security. If you want to put your money to something with more features, better sound quality and a better mic system, there are plenty of competitively priced options.
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Pros
- Great sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- IPX4 rating
Cons
- Sound quality isn’t great out of the box
- No wireless charging
digitaltrends[2]
Reviewer score 69%The Surface Earbuds offer solid value and an experience that no other pair of buds can currently match. In terms of productivity, they're hard to beat. But when things like audio quality, battery life, or usability come into play, the floodgates open for what they offer.
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Pros
- Comfortable fit
- Good sound quality
- Good battery life
Cons
- No active noise cancellation
- No wireless charging
digitaltrends[3]
Reviewer score 62%Microsoft unveiled the Surface Earbuds at the company's annual Surface hardware event. The buds are pricey, at $249, but Microsoft has a reason for that. These aren't just earbuds, the company says. They're Surface products. The Surface lineup is all about bridging the gap between software and hardware.
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Pros
- Sleek design
- Good sound quality
Cons
- Expensive compared to Apple AirPods
laptopmag[4]
Reviewer score 81%Microsoft outfitted the Surface Earbuds with two 13.6-millimeter drivers. While the buds did a good job on the mids and the highs, it's hit or miss on the lows. With the charging case, you get 16 hours for a full 24 hours of total juice.
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Pros
- Sleek design
- Comfortable fit
- Great battery life
Cons
- No active noise cancelling
- Lack of customization features
pcmag[5]
Reviewer score 48%Each earbud houses a 13.6mm driver that delivers a frequency range of 20Hz-20kHz. On tracks with intense sub-bass content, the Surface Earbuds deliver a solid low-frequency presence. There's a decent sense of deep bass at times, but at top volumes, the drivers can distort.
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Pros
- Excellent sound signature with solid bass depth
- Waterproof and dust-resistant
- Comfortable fit
Cons
- Mediocre noise cancellation
- No ear canal seal
rtings[6]
Reviewer score 32%The Microsoft Surface Earbuds are disappointing truly wireless earbuds for mixed usage. Due to their open fit, they block almost no background noise, and their mic's recording quality is poor. While their mid-range is very even and well-balanced, they're very recessed in both their bass and treble ranges.
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Pros
- Decently stable fit
- Great battery life
- Good companion app
Cons
- Mediocre microphone recording quality
- Poor microphone performance
- High PC latency
t3[7]
Reviewer score 85%Microsoft's Surface Earbuds are among the very best in-ear headphones. They establish quite a large soundstage, one that's well defined. The bass is detailed and textured, and is solid enough for the rest of the frequency range to ride on. The midrange is equally accomplished, with lots of fine detail revealed about a singer's technique - as a consequence, voices are loaded with character.
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Pros
- Sleek, comfortable design
- Excellent sound quality
- Comfortable fit
Cons
- No active noise cancellation
- No aptX Low Latency
techradar[8]
Reviewer score 70%Microsoft Surface Earbuds are very well-balanced and well-controlled. Soundstage is big enough to give every instrumental strand plenty of room in which to operate. Bluetooth 4.2 isn't the most cutting-edge, but here it's aptX-enabled. Pairing is swift, and proves secure and stable in every reasonable circumstance.
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Pros
- Well-balanced sound
- Comfortable fit
- Decent battery life
Cons
- No aptX Low Latency
- Underwhelming battery life
theverge[9]
Reviewer score 54%Microsoft splits track controls and volume between the two sides. You swipe forward on the left earbud to skip a song or back to return to the previous one. Microsoft's gesture for bringing up Siri or Google Assistant can sometimes clash with these controls. The charging case can only be updated when plugged into a Windows PC.
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Pros
- Sleek design
- Good sound quality
- Good battery life
Cons
- No multipoint pairing
- No multi-device pairing
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References
- ^ Microsoft Surface Earbuds review: Unique, but not much beneath the surface. [androidauthority]. https://www.androidauthority.com/microsoft-surface-earbuds-review-1212669/. 2021-03-30. Retrieved 2021-10-14.
- ^ Microsoft Surface Earbuds review: Productivity for a price. [digitaltrends]. https://www.digitaltrends.com/headphone-reviews/microsoft-surface-earbuds-review-3/. 2020-05-12. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Microsoft Surface Earbuds hands-on review. [digitaltrends]. https://www.digitaltrends.com/headphone-reviews/microsoft-surface-earbuds-review/. 2019-10-02. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Microsoft Surface Earbuds review. [laptopmag]. https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/microsoft-surface-earbuds. 2020-06-13. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Microsoft Surface Earbuds Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/microsoft-surface-earbuds. 2021-01-19. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Microsoft Surface Earbuds Truly Wireless Headphones Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/headphones/reviews/microsoft/surface-earbuds-truly-wireless. 2020-06-11. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Microsoft Surface Earbuds review: these new Earbuds certainly have plenty of, well… surface. [t3]. https://www.t3.com/reviews/microsoft-surface-earbuds-review-these-new-earbuds-certainly-have-plenty-of-well-surface. 2020-08-28. Retrieved 2021-10-20.
- ^ Microsoft Surface Earbuds review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/microsoft-surface-earbuds. 2020-07-06. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Microsoft Surface Earbuds review: comfort at a cost. [theverge]. https://www.theverge.com/21264105/microsoft-surface-earbuds-review-wireless-design-features-price-battery-life. 2020-05-20. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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