Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) vs. Microsoft Surface Earbuds

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods with Charging Case (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 with Charging Case (2nd generation) vs. Microsoft Surface Earbuds Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) Microsoft Surface Earbuds
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 2nd 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
Colour - Glacier
Protection - Waterproof, IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) Microsoft Surface Earbuds
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud Ear-bud
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
Features Apple H1 chip -
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) Microsoft Surface Earbuds
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) Microsoft Surface Earbuds
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Volume, answer/end, next/previous track
FEATURES Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) Microsoft Surface Earbuds
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
Sensors Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) Microsoft Surface Earbuds
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 5 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Microsoft Surface Earbuds lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation).
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 3 hours
Continuous playback: up to 7 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) Microsoft Surface Earbuds
Included Accessories Charging case, Lightning cable 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
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