Our quick take

Surface Headphones - 4.0 / 5

Design

  • Light Grey finish only, glossed Windows logo featured per side Integrated dials on earcups, both left and right Tap-based controls on outer earcups Cortana voice-control integrated Auto music stop/start feature 3.5mm & USB cables Zippable carry case

Noise-Cancelling

  • Active noise-cancelling with 13 levels of control Adjusted using left earcup rotational dial

Sound Quality and Longevity

  • 40mm ‘Free Edge’ drivers, 20 – 20kHz frequency response Bluetooth wireless and passive wired listening Up to 15 hours battery life per charge USB-C with fast-charge in 2 hours

To recap

The Surface cans offer big sound, while the rotational controls around the earcups are the pièce de résistance. However, we’d like more distinctive noise-cancelling modes and sound profiles to really set these bland-looking but great-sounding cans apart from the considerable competition.