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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd 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 | 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 |
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Colour | - | Glacier | |
Protection | - | Waterproof, IPX4 | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd 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 | |
Features | Apple H1 chip | - |
MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd 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 with Charging Case (2nd 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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FEATURES | Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) | Microsoft Surface Earbuds |
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Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - | |
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Sensors | Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) | Microsoft Surface Earbuds |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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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 |
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Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
OTHERS | Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) | Microsoft Surface Earbuds |
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Included Accessories | Charging case, Lightning cable | 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 |