Microsoft Surface Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-Ear Headphones (Light Gray)

“The Surface Headphones get a lot right, but the specs don’t match the price.”

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  Fantastic controls, Stylish minimalism, Good noise-canceling, Comfortable

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  No aptX or LDAC Bluetooth upgrades, Battery life isn’t competitive, App is pretty useless

I waited for them for a very long time but finally, the Microsoft Surface Headphones arrived in my hands. In a very short time, these over-ear headphones have managed to build a great reputation, but will they manage not to disappoint my high expectations? Find out in the full review!

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  Comfortable and beautifully designed, Intuitive controls, ANC, USB Type-C, 3.5mm jack

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  Lack of dedicated app (outside the USA), Windows 10 required for setup, No AptX, AAC or LDAC, Text-to-speech is poor, Case is quite bulky

While they don't rise to the standard set by Bose and Sony, the Microsoft Surface Headphones are a pleasant surprise with solid sound and noise cancellation.

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  Spacious soundstage, Adjustable noise cancellation, Innovative dial and touch controls, Excellent connectivity, Comfy and premium design, Supports multiple Bluetooth devices

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  Battery life is lower than the competition's, Cortana app is necessary for most features, Bass can come on too strong

Simple in look and sophisticated in function but suboptimal in practice

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  Ingenious control dials, Stylish look and premium feel, Shockingly good wireless performance, Excellent noise canceling

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  Some comfort issues, Uncompetitive battery life, Lacking support for AptX, AAC, or LDAC for higher-quality sound, Sound lacks refinement and treble energy

A headset with the name Microsoft would hardly have occurred to me just a few months ago. The developers from Redmond apparently don’t suffer from this lack of imagination, because the world’s largest software manufacturer has long since moved from its established position in everyday office life to...

The Microsoft Surface Headphones are good for commuting and traveling. They have a good ANC feature that reduces engine rumbles by quite a lot, but they're a bit bulky since they're over-ears. If you don’t mind their size, they're a good option for your daily commute.

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  Nice-looking headphones

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  Don't work great, don't sound great

Some people will hanker after more drive, more attack. But if the sonic signature suits you, and especially if you’re a Microsoft fan to start with, the Surface Earbuds demand consideration.

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  Articulate, insightful sound, Extensive voice-, touch- and app control, Comfortable fit, Seamless integration with the Microsoft ecosystem

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  Idiosyncratic looks, No active noise-cancelling, So-so battery life, Could sound more energetic

They're no match for the AirPods Pro

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  Secure fit, Interesting visual design

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  Overpriced, Audio can easily be unbalanced from ear to ear, Lackluster bass response, with potential for distortion at top volumes, Controls are easy to misfire

The Microsoft Surface Earbuds cost too much for what’s on offer. They don’t sound great, nor is the earbud style versatile – the shape may have been chosen for comfort, but it introduces its own issues.

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  Fairly long battery life for a true wireless pair, Non-invasive fit may suit some, You want a decent fit The feel/fit of the Microsoft Surface Earbuds is the main reason to buy these earphones, even if I don’t personally find it all that successful.

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  Uninspiring sound, Can be tricky to fit, Expensive, You want the best sound you can get for £200 The Microsoft Surface Earbuds don’t have it. A lot of this comes down to the style of the earphones, which just doesn’t allow for the sort of careful tuning that is the standard in ear-blocking IEM...