In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Earbuds and Samsung Galaxy Buds Live. 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 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | - | 2.73 cm | |
| Width | - | 1.65 cm | |
| Depth | - | 1.49 cm | |
| Weight | - | 5.6 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 |
Earbud: 1.65 cm x 1.49 cm x 2.73 cm / 5.6 g Charging case: 5 cm x 2.78 cm x 5.02 cm / 42.2 g |
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| Colour | Glacier | Mystic red | Mystic white | Mystic black | Mystic bronze | Mystic blue | |
| Protection | Waterproof, IPX4 | - | |
| Recommended Use | - | Portable electronics |
| SOUND QUALITY | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live |
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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 5.0 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 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 | SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Acoustic Noise Cancelling | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | - | |
| Diaphragm | 13.6 mm | 12 mm | Microsoft Surface Earbuds have a thicker diaphragm than Samsung Galaxy Buds Live. |
| MICROPHONE | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphones Included | 2 | 3 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a built-in microphone. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | - |
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| CABLE | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live |
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| Cable Type | - | USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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| FEATURES | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Bixby | |
| Sensors | - | Accelerometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, grip sensor, infrared (IR) sensor, touch sensor, Voice Pickup Unit (VPU) |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 60 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 7 hour(s) | 6 hour(s) | Microsoft Surface Earbuds lasts longer on a single charge than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 7 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours |
Continuous playback: up to 6 hours Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 21 hours Continuous playback (ANC and Bixby Voice Wake-up OFF): up to 8 hours Continuous playback (ANC and Bixby Voice Wake-up OFF / with included charging case): up to 29 hours |
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| Standby Time | - | 21 hours | |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi |
| CONNECTIONS | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live |
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| Connector Type | - | Bluetooth USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C) |
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| OTHERS | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case, 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C to USB-A cable | 2 pairs of ear tips (small, large), charging case (472 mAh) | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Windows | - | |
| Compliant Standards | - | IPX2 | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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