Microsoft Surface Headphones

27 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
sound (25)
comfort (15)
noise isolation (14)
usability (12)
durability (8)

Negative
price (7)
portability (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 27 reviews of Microsoft Surface Headphones. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the design and usability. The comfort and noise isolation are also mentioned favorably. Many are less positive about the portability and price.

sound, noise isolation, comfort, usability, design

price, portability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Microsoft Surface Headphones is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Jeremy Kaplan (digitaltrends.com)

Microsoft Surface Earbuds hands-on review

Microsoft's got a brand new bag with its own pair of fully wireless earbuds, dubbed the Surface Earbuds. Ostensibly AirPods competitors, the Earbuds put their own spin on wireless sound, including a new way to interact with Microsoft software,...

Comfortable fit ; Balanced sound ; Microsoft suite integration ; Translation

Microsoft's pricey new Surface Earbuds are custom built for the office

Oct, 2019

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Microsoft’s Surface Headphones are a good first try

Microsoft made a solid first attempt at building high-quality noise-cancelling headphones. These are comfortable and fit on even the biggest heads. Just beware that Cortana integration seems to entail a trade-off in battery life.

Comfortable ; Adjustable noise-canceling ; Easy-to-use controls

No real need for Cortana integration ; Short battery life compared to Bose and Sony

Nov, 2018

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Surface Headphones review: Microsoft's first noise-canceling headphones are almost great

Microsoft's premium noise-canceling headphones stack up pretty well against leading models from Bose and Sony, but could cost a little less.

The Microsoft Surface Headphones are comfortable to wear, sound good, have touch controls and on-ear dials that allow you to adjust the level of noise canceling and volume. The always-on Cortana feature allows you to use voice commands without pressing...

Sound could be better for the price, and battery life doesn't measure up to that of competing models. Cortana isn't as good as Alexa and Google Assistant.

The Surface Headphones don't quite match Bose and Sony noise-canceling headphones, but they're a strong freshman effort with some compelling feature and design elements.

Nov, 2018

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Expert review by : Vlad Savov (theverge.com)

Microsoft Surface Headphones review: all the style without the polish

Simple in look and sophisticated in function but suboptimal in practice

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

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

As to whether you should own a pair for yourself, that depends. I still feel drawn toward these headphones, I enjoy listening to my music with them, and I’m constantly impressed by the speed with which they connect to my devices and the rock-solid...

Nov, 2018

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Expert review by : Marc Henney (rtings.com)

Microsoft Surface Headphones Review

The Microsoft Surface Headphones are above-average mixed usage headset. They are comfortable for long listening sessions and have a good build quality that shoul...

Comfortable design.;Easy-to-use and complete control scheme.;Amazing wireless range.

Subpar microphone for making calls.;Warm and bass-heavy sound signature.

Dec, 2018

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Expert review by : Alex Bracetti (tomsguide.com)

Microsoft Surface Headphones Review: An Excellent Debut

Despite not rising to the standard set by Bose and Sony, the Microsoft Surface Headphones is a pleasant surprise with solid sound and noise cancellation.

All things considered, if you want future-proof headphones with dependable noise cancelling and strong audio performance, the $350 Surface Headphones are a noteworthy pickup. Just know that for the same price, you can get better ANC and sound from the...

May, 2020

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Expert review by : Luca Zaninello (androidpit.com)

The Microsoft Surface Headphones are my new favorite cans

In a very short time the Surface Headphones have managed to build a good reputation but can they live up to my high expectations? Here's the review.

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

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

The Surface Headphones are not the best over-ear headphones on the market. If you are an audiophile and are looking for something to connect to your DAC to enjoy high-quality audio you will need to continue your search. The lack of support for...

May, 2019

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Expert review by : Adam Clark Estes (gizmodo.com)

Microsoft's Surface Headphones Sound Like Disappointment

I'll say one thing about the new Microsoft Surface Headphones. They're pretty, especially if you like the color grey. I'll tell you a few other things. The Cortana features are frustrating. The noise-canceling tech is basically fine. The ear cups...

Nice-looking headphones

Nov, 2018

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Expert review by : Olivia Tambini (techradar.com)

Microsoft Surface Headphones review

Bringing bass to the Surface

Brilliant sound quality ; Effective noise cancellation ; Intuitive controls

Design won’t appeal to all ; Sound may be too warm for some

Microsoft’s first crack at over-ear headphones is ultimately as impressive and stylish as all of Microsoft’s hardware. We were very impressed with the active noise cancellation and sound quality of these headphones, although the design may polarize...

Dec, 2018

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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Surface Headphones review: Is Microsoft's first bash at over-ear cans any good?

Intuitive rotational dial controls are the pièce de résistance here, while good sound quality and noise-cancelling show Microsoft has big potential.

Great sound quality with ample bass and loud output ; Comfortable for long periods of wear ; Noise-cancelling capable without going to vacuum-like levels ; Dial controls on earcups are neatly integrated and function well

Noise-cancelling is over complex and lacks information - distinctive modes would be better ; Stronger noise-cancelling mode is absent ; App and sound profiles lack ; Do we really want Windows logos on headphones?

The Surface cans offer big sound and great, while the rotational controls around the earcups are the pièce de résistance. However, we'd like more distinctive noise-cancelling modes and sound profiles to really set these bland-looking but great-sounding...

Jan, 2019

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