Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) vs. Microsoft Surface Earbuds

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) vs. Microsoft Surface Earbuds Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Microsoft Surface Earbuds
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 2nd generation -
Height 3.09 cm -
Width 2.18 cm -
Depth 2.4 cm -
Weight 5.3 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 6.06 cm x 2.17 cm x 4.52 cm / 50.8 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
Colour White Glacier
Protection Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant Waterproof, IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Microsoft Surface Earbuds
Headphones Form Factor In-ear Ear-bud
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 4.1 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Microsoft Surface Earbuds.
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ -
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Diaphragm - 13.6 mm
Features Apple H2 chip, Adaptive Transparency technology, vent system for pressure equalisation, MagSafe charging case with Precision Finding, MagSafe charging case with Apple U1 chip -
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Microsoft Surface Earbuds
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Microsoft Surface Earbuds
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC/transparency Volume, answer/end, next/previous track
CABLE Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Microsoft Surface Earbuds
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable -
FEATURES Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Microsoft Surface Earbuds
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
Sensors Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, skin-detecting sensors, touch control -
Additional Functions Wireless audio sharing -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Microsoft Surface Earbuds
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Microsoft Surface Earbuds lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation).
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (personalised spatial audio, head tracking on): up to 5.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback: up to 7 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Microsoft Surface Earbuds
Included Accessories 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), Lightning to USB-C cable, MagSafe charging case with speaker and lanyard loop Charging case, 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C to USB-A cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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