Microsoft Surface Earbuds vs. Soundcore Life Note 3i

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Earbuds and Soundcore Life Note 3i. 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. Soundcore Life Note 3i Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Earbuds Soundcore Life Note 3i
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
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: 2.9 cm x 6.26 cm x 4.9 cm / 40.9 g
Earbud: 1.9 cm x 1.5 cm x 3.1 cm / 4.9 g
Charging case with earphones: 50.8 g
Colour Glacier Black
Protection Waterproof, IPX4 Splashproof, sweat-resistant, rainproof, IPX5
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Microsoft Surface Earbuds Soundcore Life Note 3i
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 Soundcore Life Note 3i 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
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Soundcore Life Note 3i are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid ANC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 13.6 mm 10 mm Microsoft Surface Earbuds have a thicker diaphragm than Soundcore Life Note 3i.
MICROPHONE Microsoft Surface Earbuds Soundcore Life Note 3i
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes Soundcore Life Note 3i microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included 2 4 Soundcore Life Note 3i have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Microsoft Surface Earbuds Soundcore Life Note 3i
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track -
CABLE Microsoft Surface Earbuds Soundcore Life Note 3i
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Microsoft Surface Earbuds Soundcore Life Note 3i
Features - Transparent Hearing mode
BATTERY AND CHARGING Microsoft Surface Earbuds Soundcore Life Note 3i
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 7 hour(s) 9 hour(s) Soundcore Life Note 3i lasts longer on a single charge than the Microsoft Surface Earbuds.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 7 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback: up to 9 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 36 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Charging Time - 1.5 hour(s)
OTHERS Microsoft Surface Earbuds Soundcore Life Note 3i
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, USB-C charging cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Windows -
Compliant Standards - IPX5
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 18 months
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