Microsoft announces Surface Earbuds with gesture support

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By Rich Edmonds
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Microsoft's new Surface Earbuds support the latest Surface hardware and come rocking a unique look and feel.

Surface Earbuds on table
Surface Earbuds on table (Image credit: Windows Central)

What you need to know

  • Microsoft announced the new Surface Earbuds at the October Surface event, costing $249.
  • The new earbuds support gestures and a variety of Microsoft-focused features.
  • The new Earbuds will work with the newly announced Microsoft Surface hardware.

Microsoft announced new earbuds to go up against Apple's AirPods. This new accessory offers up to 24 hours of battery life and should not only work with Microsoft's latest Surface hardware but other devices too. The main highlight of the new Surface Earbuds is the design and gesture support.

Each Earbud has a flat surface to allow for full gesture control, letting you manipulate media playback, volume, and even supported apps like Microsoft Office. You'll be able to translate content and much more. These new Surface Earbuds will come out later in October for $249.

Everything Microsoft announced at its October 2019 Surface event

Rich Edmonds
Rich Edmonds
Senior Editor, PC Build

Rich Edmonds was formerly a Senior Editor of PC hardware at Windows Central, covering everything related to PC components and NAS. He's been involved in technology for more than a decade and knows a thing or two about the magic inside a PC chassis. You can follow him on Twitter at @RichEdmonds.