In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Earbuds and Google Pixel Buds A-Series. 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 | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True 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 |
Earbud: 2.93 cm x 1.75 cm x 2.07 cm / 5.1 g Charging case: 4.7 cm x 2.5 cm x 6.3 cm / 42.5 g |
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Colour | Glacier | Dark olive | Clearly white | |
Protection | Waterproof, IPX4 | Sweat-resistant, water-resistant | |
Recommended Use | - | Portable electronics |
SOUND QUALITY | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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Headphones Form Factor | Ear-bud | In-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Google Pixel Buds A-Series have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Microsoft Surface Earbuds. |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, aptX | - | |
Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Google Pixel Buds A-Series are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | - | |
Diaphragm | 13.6 mm | 12 mm | Microsoft Surface Earbuds have a thicker diaphragm than Google Pixel Buds A-Series. |
MICROPHONE | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Operation Mode | - | Beamforming | |
Microphones Included | 2 | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | - |
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FEATURES | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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Sensors | - | Proximity sensor, hall sensor, motion-detecting accelerometer |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 7 hour(s) | 5 hour(s) | Microsoft Surface Earbuds lasts longer on a single charge than the Google Pixel Buds A-Series. |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 7 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours |
Continuous talk: up to 2.5 hours Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 12 hours Continuous playback: up to 5 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours |
OTHERS | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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Included Accessories | 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, Android phone, Windows | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |