Beats Powerbeats3 vs. Microsoft Surface Earbuds

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Beats Powerbeats3 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

Beats Powerbeats3 vs. Microsoft Surface Earbuds Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Beats Powerbeats3 Microsoft Surface Earbuds
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details - 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 | Black | Siren red | Flash blue | Shock yellow | Black, gold | Pop indigo | Pop blue | Pop violet | Pop magenta | Red, defiant black Glacier
Protection Waterproof, sweat-resistant Waterproof, IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
SOUND QUALITY Beats Powerbeats3 Microsoft Surface Earbuds
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - over-the-ear mount Ear-bud
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.1 Microsoft Surface Earbuds have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Beats Powerbeats3.
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, aptX
Noise Isolating Yes - Beats Powerbeats3 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Diaphragm - 13.6 mm
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Beats Powerbeats3 Microsoft Surface Earbuds
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Mono -
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Beats Powerbeats3 Microsoft Surface Earbuds
Controls Volume, answer/end Volume, answer/end, next/previous track
CABLE Beats Powerbeats3 Microsoft Surface Earbuds
Cable Type USB charge cable -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Beats Powerbeats3 Microsoft Surface Earbuds
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 12 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Beats Powerbeats3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Microsoft Surface Earbuds.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 7 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
OTHERS Beats Powerbeats3 Microsoft Surface Earbuds
Included Accessories Carrying case, 4 ear tips Charging case, 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C to USB-A cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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