In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Earbuds and JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS. 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 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | - | 14.6 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 |
Charging case: | |
| Colour | Glacier | Black | Rose | Blue | White | |
| Protection | Waterproof, IPX4 | Sweat-resistant, water-resistant, IPX7 | |
| Recommended Use | - | Portable electronics |
| SOUND QUALITY | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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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 5.1 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS 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 | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | Signature Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
| Sensitivity | - | 96 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 94 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 13.6 mm | 6.8 mm | Microsoft Surface Earbuds have a thicker diaphragm than JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS. |
| Features | - | TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware |
| MICROPHONE | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Sensitivity | - | -26 dBV/Pascal | |
| Microphones Included | 2 | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | Voice assistant |
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| FEATURES | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 50 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 7 hour(s) | 7 hour(s) | Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 7 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours |
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 21 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 7 hours |
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| Charging Time | - | 2 hour(s) | |
| Included Qty | - | 2 |
| OTHERS | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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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 (small, medium, large), 2 pairs of ear sleeves, USB-C charging cable, charging case (300 mAh) | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Windows | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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