Microsoft Surface Earbuds review - Unique, but not much beneath the surface - Android

Microsoft Surface Earbuds review - Unique, but not much beneath the surface - Android

The Microsoft Surface Earbuds are eye-catching but fall a bit flat.
Surface Earbuds
By Microsoft
Positives

Bluetooth 5.0, aptX and SBC
IPX4 rating
USB-C charging
Unique design
Works well with Windows and Android devices
Extremely comfortable

Negatives

Touch panels collect and display oils
Microphone quality
Difficult to remove from case
Mono playback limitations

Bottom Line

The Microsoft Surface Earbuds stand out from the AirPods mimicry, but they fall short of what's expected from a pair of flagship earphones. Sure, they offer premium features like Bluetooth 5.0 and aptX support, but there are few software perks. If you want to rock something completely unique, get these but you have plenty of better-value true wireless earbuds to choose from.

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30/03/2021 04:00 PM