In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods (1st generation) and Microsoft Surface Earbuds. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Microsoft Surface Earbuds |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Product Generation | 1st generation | - | |
Height | 4.05 cm | - | |
Width | 1.65 cm | - | |
Depth | 1.8 cm | - | |
Weight | 4 g | - | |
Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 4.43 cm x 2.13 cm x 5.35 cm / 38 g | Charging case: 7.5 cm x 3.32 cm x 2.5 cm / 40 g Earbud: 2.5 cm x 2.5 cm x 1.99 cm / 7.2 g |
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Colour | - | Glacier | |
Protection | - | Waterproof, IPX4 | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Microsoft Surface Earbuds |
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Headphones Form Factor | Ear-bud | Ear-bud | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 4.1 | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, aptX | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | - | 20 - 20000 Hz | |
Diaphragm | - | 13.6 mm |
MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Microsoft Surface Earbuds |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphones Included | - | 2 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Microsoft Surface Earbuds |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track |
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CABLE | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Microsoft Surface Earbuds |
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Cable Type | Lightning cable - detachable | - |
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FEATURES | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Microsoft Surface Earbuds |
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Sensors | Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer | - |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Microsoft Surface Earbuds |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | - | 7 hour(s) | |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback: up to 7 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours |
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Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
OTHERS | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Microsoft Surface Earbuds |
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Included Accessories | Charging case | Charging case, 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C to USB-A cable | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Windows | |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |