Microsoft Surface Earbuds vs. JBL Free II

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Earbuds and JBL Free II. 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

Microsoft Surface Earbuds vs. JBL Free II Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Earbuds JBL Free II
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight - 4.8 g
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
Earphone: 4.8 g
Charging case: 52 g
Colour Glacier Black | White
Protection Waterproof, IPX4 Splashproof, IPX4
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Microsoft Surface Earbuds JBL Free II
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 JBL Free II have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Microsoft Surface Earbuds.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, aptX -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity - 100 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm 13.6 mm 5.6 mm Microsoft Surface Earbuds have a thicker diaphragm than JBL Free II.
MICROPHONE Microsoft Surface Earbuds JBL Free II
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Microsoft Surface Earbuds JBL Free II
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track -
CABLE Microsoft Surface Earbuds JBL Free II
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable
FEATURES Microsoft Surface Earbuds JBL Free II
Features - Touch control
BATTERY AND CHARGING Microsoft Surface Earbuds JBL Free II
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 55 mAh
Battery Life 7 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Microsoft Surface Earbuds lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Free II.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 7 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
(with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
Included Qty - 2
OTHERS Microsoft Surface Earbuds JBL Free II
Included Accessories Charging case, 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C to USB-A cable 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (650 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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