We’ve reviewed a lot of true wireless earphones, but only a handful of them have been earbuds. The Microsoft Surface Earbuds are aptly named, as they don’t seal off your ear canal the way earphones do. The design looks cool and fits quite well, but without a proper ear canal seal, audio balance can be easily compromised, which negatively impacts the stereo image, making one ear seem much louder than the other. Sound quality is rich and crisp when a perfect fit is achieved, but more often than not, the ear-to-ear audio will be inconsistent. Ultimately, for $200, there are plenty of earphones that sound better than the Surface Earbuds, and many of them offer useful extras like apps with EQ, noise cancellation, and stronger water-resistance ratings.A Good Look Available in gray or off-white models, the Surface Earbuds feature an interesting earbud design: The outside control panel is a full, flat circle, while behind the circle, the earpiece is large enough to make contact with your ...
The true wireless Microsoft Surface Earbuds are cool to look at, but they offer inconsistent audio performance for the price.
Secure fit; Interesting visual design
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