When you open the case, you’re met with a single LED that vaguely indicates the case’s remaining battery capacity. The USB-C charging case has a serious matte gray finish with a Bluetooth pairing button on the bottom. Microsoft supplies you with a small, medium, and large pair of ear tips so you can find the most comfortable fit.
These are among the most comfortable earbuds around, rivaling the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds and Sport Earbuds. Unlike the AirPods, though, the Surface Earbuds fits well because of the rubberized ear tips with a small wing extension. Like the contentious Apple AirPods, the Microsoft Surface Earbuds doesn’t seal to the ear. Start here: What makes a good set of in-ears? The large real estate provides ample room for even the beefiest hands, and the earbuds still recognize imprecise touches with great accuracy. The circular panels aren’t all for show: they’re touch-sensitive, and different swipes and taps control your media. The design may not be for everyone, but it makes for a good ice breaker. The Microsoft Surface Earbuds looks like large ear gauges with a futuristic twist.
The case is palm-sized and features a USB-C input and Bluetooth pairing button.
