Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 preorders now available

Surface Headphones 2 Source: Microsoft

Microsoft has unveiled the followup to the Surface Headphones, packing a handful of new improvements over the original, providing additional features for the price. Positioned nether the same premium branding as the Surface PC family unit, the second revision brings device-wide revisions, alongside the choice of matte blackness colorway. The Surface Headphones 2 launch on May 12 for $250, with preorders now live via the Microsoft Shop.

The Surface Headphones 2 aren't a vast departure from the original blueprint, with the aforementioned streamlined silhouette, now refreshed with improved internals. That retains the impressive audio quality and comfort, with a unique 13-level arroyo to active racket counterfoil adjusted aslope volume with on-ear dials. The side-mounted touch panels as well return for uncomplicated gestures, ideal for music controls, calls, and interactions with your digital assistant.

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Back in black

Microsoft'southward Surface Headphones are back, and they're available in black. The Surface Headphones 2 also bring Bluetooth v, upwardly to 20 hours of battery life, aptX back up, and more.

The arrival of the black color choice with Surface Headphones ii provides a muted alternative compared to the sole light gray from the first release. The color also aligns with the recent moving ridge of blackness Surface PCs, guaranteed to amuse Surface fans.

Equally for features, Surface Headphones two pack a battery boost, promising upward to 20 hours of battery life on a unmarried charge, improving up the original past roughly a 3rd. Nosotros also receive improved connectivity, at present supporting Bluetooth five, providing a faster, more stable connection with supported devices. Microsoft has opted for the inclusion of aptX, too, a protocol poised to reduce latency and improve audio clarity.

Category	Surface Headphones 2
Frequency response	xx–20kHz
Noise cancellation	Upwardly to 30 dB for active noise counterfoil Up to twoscore dB for passive dissonance cancellation
Speaker	40mm Free Border speaker
Sound force per unit area level output	Up to 115 dB (1kHz, 1Vrms via cablevision connector with power on) Up to 115 dB (1kHz, 0dBFS over Bluetooth connexion)
Charging	Full charge in less than 2 hours
Battery	Up to 20 hours (with music playback over Bluetooth, ANC on)
Inputs	USB-C connector three.5mm audio connector
Buttons / Controls	Power button, Mute button, Book punch (correct ear), Dissonance Counterfoil punch (left ear), Touch interface on both ear cups
Compatibility	Windows 10, iOS, Android, MacOS
Colors	Calorie-free Greyness Matte Black
Cost	$250
Bachelor	May half dozen (preorder), May 12 (in stores)

The Surface Headphones 2 provide yet another premium pair of cans for music through productivity, compatible with Bluetooth-enabled devices, and best used with Windows x PCs, Android, or iOS devices. Preorders accept now gone live via the Microsoft Store, priced at $250.

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