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Microsoft Surface Headphones
Last Updated: April 9, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.3
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
144
Old Reviews
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Unverified
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59.06 meters
SIZE
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USB
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Review Analysis - 104 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Noise Cancellation
42cancellation, cancelling, bose, sound quality, canceling
+93%
-7%
" ... not so perfect noise canceling but high quality. ... "
" ... Its sound quality is decant but good as noise cancelling headphones. ... "
" ... These headphones are competing directly with the Sony 1000XM3 and Bose QC35II, so when deciding to buy wireless noise cancelling headphones at the $350 price range, it is wise to look into all 3. ... Noise Cancellation: (Surface Headphones == Sony 1000XM3) > Bose QC35II. ... The quality of noise cancellation on the Surface and Sony is very close, both standing well above Bose's. ... There are reports of this happening to many other Bose owners, so, personally, I cannot recommend the Bose for the noise cancelling. ... Both Sony's and Surface Headphones' active noise cancelling is amazing, and for someone who takes bus rides daily, it is a godsend. ... - Quality noise cancelling . ... I like them a lot and I would recommend them to people interested in buying wireless, noise cancelling headphones at this price range. ... "
" ... Using the noise cancelation to the limit and it works extremely well. ... "
" ... Noise cancellation is definitely noticeable. ... "
" ... Intuitive controls for volume and noise cancellation levels. ... "
" ... Sounds and noise cancellation are decent . ... "
" ... The noise cancellation is good. ... "
Comfort
30comfortable, ear, ears, surface headphones, surface
+73%
-27%
" ... Love the look and feel of these headphones. ... "
" ... This is a great start for Microsoft in the headset realm. ... "
" ... It's a shame, because these are some very comfortable headphones. ... "
" ... With this being Microsoft's first attempt, I can see the next version of the Surface headphones being very impressive indeed. ... "
" ... I like the design, earcups are smooth but since it's paired with a tight headband it gets uncomfortable for a while. ... "
" ... Sound quality is good enough for my untrained ears. ... "
" ... Couldn't ask for a better set of headphones. ... "
" ... Great feature is that taking off the headphones pauses whatever you were listening to, and resumes after you put them back on. ... "
Headphones
28headphone, headset, sound, ear, surface
+75%
-25%
" ... The headphones sound very good. ... "
" ... These headphones are great. ... "
" ... Really interesting for their first attempt at over ear headphones ... "
" ... This is the best headphone i ever had! ... "
" ... Best headphones I have ever tried. ... "
" ... you should get them those headphones ... "
" ... I can actually hear footsteps much clearer, and it beats any of the fake "7.1 surround sound" gaming headphones by a milestone. ... "
" ... These elegant looking headphones are great. ... "
Sound Quality
25sound quality, bose, sounds, sony, noise
+84%
-16%
" ... Sound Quality: Sony > Bose > Surface ... I am not an audiophile, but I can still clearly tell the differences. ... They weigh a tiny bit more than Sony's and Bose's, but it's negligible. ... My primary use is with my iPhone, so as far as streaming over Spotify, to me they sound great. ... "
" ... You can even amplify the ambient sound to hear sounds. ... "
" ... I am very happy I chose Microsoft since it not only goes along with all of my other Surface products, but has amazing sound, excellent noise cancellation and they look way better than any others. ... "
" ... Using the noise cancelation to the limit and it works extremely well. ... "
" ... Love the dials for the ambient noise and volume controls. ... "
" ... While not for the audiophile, the sound is good for me. ... They're also capable of passing through or amplifying sound, though in noisy situations it's best to take them off if you're trying to understand someone since it indiscriminately amplifies everything, washing out the voice. ... "
" ... The design of the product is quite well attractive, however if you compare it with Sony, Bose in terms of noise cancelation, Surface is still junior. ... "
" ... This headphones arent rival to the Sony's MX3 but if you get them for less of $250, they have very good sound, correct noice canceling. ... "
Battery Life
16hours, battery life, life, charge, voice
+63%
-38%
" ... - It has voice prompts, such as telling you battery life when turning it on. ... - Battery life (about 12 hours) is much shorter than the competitors. ... "
" ... Long battery life. ... "
" ... Battery life is good for inter continental flight, over 13 hours. ... "
" ... Excellent battery life. ... "
" ... Decent battery life. ... "
" ... The battery time (12-15hrs) is more than adequate for me. ... "
" ... I like the fact when you turn them on it tells you how many hours left in the battery. ... "
" ... Battery life lasts for full day for my usage pattern --from commuting to the office, using it at the office and commuting back home. ... I typically charge it before calling it a day. ... "
Device Compatibility
15surface, connected, laptop, surface book, iphone x
+67%
-33%
" ... My setup is a MacBook Pro and an Android phone (Samsung Galaxy S8). ... "
" ... When I left the house today it automatically connected to my phone. ... I used my iPad when I got home and it connected quiickly. ... "
" ... Headphones can be connected to multiple sources at the same time, e.g with my iPhone and my Surface Book and I really like this feature. ... "
" ... In preparing to travel, I purchased Microsoft's Surface Bluetooth headphones. ... I thought I was playing music from my phone, but I forgot I switched to a local radio station on my laptop in the office. ... One final thing I was surprised about is that it can connect to two devices at once. ... "
" ... it's easy to connect. ... "
" ... I simplified the name of my mac and now the headphones connect with no issues. ... "
" ... My main reason for purchasing these over the XM3 was being able to have these headphones connect to multiple devices at once. ... In my office these are connect to both my cell phones my desktop and my surface pro. ... Audio transfers seamlessly. ... Jumping from a VoIP go to meeting to a cell call and and back to desktop music without having to do anything is worth the cost of addmittion. ... "
" ... The real selling point for me with these was the ability to connect to my phone and laptop at the same time. ... "
Controls
14dials, pause, controls, volume control, touch controls
+64%
-36%
" ... The dials make changing the volume so easy and intuitive. ... "
" ... Intuitive controls for volume and noise cancellation levels. ... "
" ... The controls are superb. ... "
" ... Love the dials for the ambient noise and volume controls. ... "
" ... Easy to use touch controls, and dials. ... "
" ... I like the design and on-ear dials with which I can adjust NC and volume - these dials are really awesome. ... "
" ... Also, the dials for volume (on the right) and NC (on the left) are really smooth and easy to adjust. ... "
Call quality
12phone calls, hear, voice, calls, conference
+58%
-42%
" ... To my surprise, I was also able to take phone calls. ... "
" ... Phone calls sound great. ... "
" ... These are epic headphones for anyone who has to take a lot of conference calls. ... Jumping from a VoIP go to meeting to a cell call and and back to desktop music without having to do anything is worth the cost of addmittion. ... "
" ... For my case, the most important aspect is conference call quality and how the other end hear my voice. ... "
" ... It works well with my phone as well as my computer (Skype and Teams for professional calls). ... "
" ... The headphones work well for Skype for Business which I use for all of my work phone calls and online conference calls. ... "
" ... - Phone calls sound clear. ... "
For Running
9use, would, love
+100%
" ... These headphones are good. ... "
" ... These headphones are great. ... "
" ... I use the headphones at work. ... "
" ... These headphones are amazing. ... "
" ... These headphones worked great for some of the flying I have been doing recently! ... "
" ... Added bonus of keeping ears warm while walking outside during the winter. ... "
" ... Incredible headphones, my husband is EXTREMELY picky about his electronics and he absolutely loves these! ... "
" ... I am love my headphones I can use them on go and dance with them on ... "
Product Reliability
9three, first, working, using, use
+33%
-67%
" ... Based on my near three month's use, shame on Microsoft for introducing such a sub-par product. ... "
" ... Now, however it's getting out of hand, it's been three, going on four months now and I sometimes have to wait forever for the sound to start playing even after they're connected to my devices. ... "
" ... Now, however it's getting out of hand, it's been three, going on four months now and I sometimes have to wait forever for the sound to start playing even after they're connected to my devices. ... "
" ... The most recent cause for absolute infuriation was the cancellation dial just stopped working. ... "
" ... I returned it, and the new unit worked fine for the first week. ... Then, the left earpiece started experiencing static. ... "
" ... I tried these headphones after using the QC 35's for a year. ... "
Price
9money, worth, months, good, could
+56%
-44%
" ... I paid $200 for these and I feel that's a good price for them and not more than that. ... "
" ... I wasn't sure about this, but the price was good and I couldn't pass up the deal. ... "
" ... But well worth the money spent. ... "
" ... Affordable price, but not a great. ... "
Bluetooth
9headphones, connection, win10, surface book, surface
+67%
-33%
" ... With these headphones I can utilize the noise cancellation while using Bluetooth or a wired connection. ... "
" ... Bluetooth connections are excellent and quick. ... "
" ... The Bluetooth's range shocked me. ... "
" ... Great sound but the Bluetooth kind of cuts out sometimes when you aren’t even that far away. ... "
" ... Works great with bluetooth. ... "
Bass
8sound quality, sound, quality, headphones, good
+100%
" ... My expectations for these headphones weren't high but I'm really impressed, it has a good balance in treble and bass after messing around with my devices equalizer you can get better sound. ... "
" ... The bass is rich. ... "
" ... Also the base sucked on the Bose the base on these are much better. ... "
" ... Nice base and quality ... "
" ... Bose QC35 best sound quality ... "
" ... The bass is nice, but not overwhelming. ... "
" ... Sound Quality: Sony > Bose > Surface ... "
Charging
7charge, battery, usb c charging, night, minutes
+57%
-43%
" ... I typically charge it before calling it a day. ... Charging time is reasonable. ... You'll get 2 hours for 15 minutes charging, which is nice. ... "
" ... USB C charging is very nice. ... "
" ... - Fast charging, so you can sneak in a couple hours of battery with ~15 minutes of charging (as long as you have a fast charger). ... "
For Travel
6plane, week, trip, next, much
+100%
" ... Ideal for work but not for travel. ... "
" ... My long flights are so much more enjoyable with the noise cancellation, even if I'm not listening to music or movies. ... "
" ... LOVE the noise cancellation, these are a lifesaver on airplanes! ... "
" ... So I was looking at reviews I am going on a trip next week and was looking for Noise cancellation headsets. ... I'm going to London next week so I'll update how it works in flight. ... "
" ... Having tinnitus, reducing the sound of the plane engines helped enormously and it did it well. ... "
" ... Both Sony's and Surface Headphones' active noise cancelling is amazing, and for someone who takes bus rides daily, it is a godsend. ... "
Ease of Use
6volume, dials, use, touch controls, right
+83%
-17%
" ... The dials make changing the volume so easy and intuitive. ... "
" ... Very Useful Controls🎛️ in every day use ... "
" ... Easy to use touch controls, and dials. ... "
" ... it's easy to connect. ... "
" ... Also, the dials for volume (on the right) and NC (on the left) are really smooth and easy to adjust. ... "
Design
6good
+100%
" ... These elegant looking headphones are great. ... "
" ... Love the look and feel of these headphones. ... "
" ... very good exterior, solid design. ... "
" ... The case is very nice. ... "
Build Quality
6top, sounds, premium, materials, good
+67%
-33%
" ... The headband is also extremely soft. ... "
" ... very good exterior, solid design. ... "
" ... You will be able to tell right away that this product is made of quality materials. ... "
" ... - Build quality is premium (soft touch material), way better than the Bose. ... "
Volume
5sound, volume control, sounds, intuitive, ambient sound
+60%
-40%
" ... The dials make changing the volume so easy and intuitive. ... "
" ... You can even amplify the ambient sound to hear sounds. ... "
" ... The volume knob is very nice. ... "
Software Platform
5update, cortana app, things, thing, software
+60%
-40%
" ... You can also see the battery life from the Cortana app. ... "
" ... My setup is a MacBook Pro and an Android phone (Samsung Galaxy S8). ... "
" ... If you're already use to using Cortana then no problems, if not OK Google works fine as well. ... "
For Kids
4loves
+100%
" ... After months of use my kid loves the headphones ... "
" ... I use them when I'm doing school work in college. ... "
" ... So 1am I can watch TV at a decent level and not disturb the wife and kids sleeping. ... "
" ... Husband loves it! ... "
Features
4noise, feature
+75%
-25%
" ... The LED status light never seems to do anything. ... "
" ... The LED status light never seems to do anything. ... "
Apps
3update, things, thing, software, disable
+33%
-67%
" ... Cortana integration is disastrous. ... "
Network
3connected
+67%
-33%
" ... When I left the house today it automatically connected to my phone. ... "
" ... I noticed it was good around the house even with multiple walls. ... "
Size
3case, big
+33%
-67%
" ... My desk is in the middle of a cube farm and it often becomes disturbingly noisy during the workday. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 59.06 meters
Connectivity
USB: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
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