The premium true wireless earbuds to help you find your moments of focus and relaxation
May 13, 2020, Hong Kong –– The way we work, connect, and learn continues to change right in front of us. To give you devices that can switch context as quickly as you do to take you from work to play to everything in between, Microsoft Hong Kong is introducing new Surface Earbuds, the premium true wireless earbuds, with that in mind. Surface Earbuds will be available in Hong Kong at HK$1,628 starting May 14 at the Microsoft Online Store, as well as two “Microsoft Store In Store” (Fortress at Telford Plaza I, Kowloon Bay and Broadway at Argyle Street, Mongkok).
Experience rich, immersive Omnisonic sound and enjoy incredible clarity while staying connected throughout the day with the newly launched Surface Earbuds. Surface Earbuds, featuring an ultra-comfortable and stable design, offers intuitive touch and voice controls so you can start a phone call or change a song – all without a screen. Swipe, touch, and tap to adjust volume, take calls, get assistance, manage your calendar, and so much more. With Surface Earbuds you can leave your phone in your pocket and stay in your flow throughout the day on any of your devices.
Surface Earbuds also include productivity-focused features like screen-free integration and dictation with Microsoft 365 apps*, allowing users to stay on top of their day. The buds come with a wireless charging case and boasts all-day battery life and connects seamlessly to your Surface PC via Swift Pair.
- Designed for comfort and control. Surface Earbuds features an innovative design with four anchor points, so each earbud sits securely in your ear. Surface Earbuds’ responsive touch surface enables intuitive gestures like tap, touch, and swipe. Swipe up or down to change volume. Swipe back or forward to change tracks. Double tap to pause music and take calls.
- Stay on top of your day and get things done. Talk rather than type with dictation in Microsoft 365* apps. Elevate your PowerPoint* skills with live captions, and subtitles on screen, including translation into one of 60+ languages (Windows 10 required). Plus, swipe to advance slides. Listen to, delete, and reply to emails on the go — all with just touch and voice.
- Premium sound for music and calls. Surface Earbuds feature the Surface Omnisonic sound profile with custom-designed drivers and precision tuning inspired by listening to the world’s best live music venues, delivering an audio experience that’s rich, immersive and crystal clear. Instantly play Spotify from your Android phone[i] with a triple tap on either earbud.Be heard loud and clear with two advanced microphones in each earbud that block out background noise while amplifying your voice.
- Pairs perfectly. Surface Earbuds connects seamlessly to your Surface PC via Swift Pair[ii] , simply position the charging case near your Surface PC or phone and click to connect. Surface Earbuds completes your Surface experience – it’s the perfect audio accessory to fuel productivity and help you stay in the flow.
- All-day battery. With up to 24 hours of battery life2 — eight hours per single charge, with additional charges in the case — you’re free to listen and get productive anywhere, any time.
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Availability and Pricing
Surface Earbuds will be available in Hong Kong at HK$1,628 starting May 14 at the Microsoft Online Store , as well as two “Microsoft Store In Store” (Fortress at Telford Plaza I and Broadway at Argyle Street, Mongkok).
Technical specifications
| Microsoft Surface Earbuds | |
| Dimensions | Each earbud: 0.98” (25 mm) x 0.78” (19.9 mm), Charging case: 2.96” (75 mm) x 1.31” (33.2 mm) x 0.98” (25 mm) |
| Weight | Each earbud: 7.2 g with ear tip, Charging case: 40 g without earbuds |
| Exterior | Color: Glacier |
| Frequency response | 20 –20 kHz |
| Microphone | Two microphones per earbud |
| Speaker | 13.6mm driver |
| Battery life | Up to 24 hours battery with included charging case4 (up to eight hours of continuous listening with additional charges in the case), a 10-minute charge provides up to one hour of battery life. |
| Cord | USB-A to USB-C™ cord (1 meter) |
| Audio codecs | SBC and aptX |
| Waterproof rating | IPX4 |
| Compatibility | Windows 10 or later, Android 4.4 or later, iOS 9 or later, Bluetooth 4.1/4.2 |
| Controls | Touch, tap, swipe, voice |
| In the box | Two Surface Earbuds, Charging case, Three pairs of silicone ear tips, USB-C™ to USB-A cable, Quick Start Guide, Safety and warranty documents |
| Warranty | One-year limited hardware warranty |
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[i] Requires Android Nougat
[ii] Pairing functionality requires a Surface or other PC running Windows 10 with the latest updates.
* Sold separately
