In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Earbuds and Boompods RetroBuds. 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 | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | Boompods RetroBuds |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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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 |
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Colour | Glacier | Army green | Black/grey | Ice blue | White/pink | |
Protection | Waterproof, IPX4 | Sweat-resistant, IPX4 | |
Recommended Use | - | Portable electronics |
SOUND QUALITY | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | Boompods RetroBuds |
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Headphones Form Factor | Ear-bud | In-ear | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.1 | Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version. |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, aptX | - | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | Powerfull Bass | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | - | |
Diaphragm | 13.6 mm | 12 mm | Microsoft Surface Earbuds have a thicker diaphragm than Boompods RetroBuds. |
Features | - | Magnetic clip |
MICROPHONE | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | Boompods RetroBuds |
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Form Factor | Built-in | - | |
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Type | - | On-cable | |
Microphones Included | 2 | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | Boompods RetroBuds |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode |
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CABLE | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | Boompods RetroBuds |
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Cable Type | - | USB charge cable |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | Boompods RetroBuds |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 7 hour(s) | 4 hour(s) | Microsoft Surface Earbuds lasts longer on a single charge than the Boompods RetroBuds. |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 7 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours |
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Charging Time | - | 1.5 hour(s) |
OTHERS | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | Boompods RetroBuds |
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Included Accessories | Charging case, 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C to USB-A cable | 3 pairs of ear tips, USB charging cable | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Windows | - | |
Compliant Standards | - | FCC, IPX4 | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |