Microsoft introduced the headphones with a voice assistant Cortana
News Devices / / December 19, 2019
They allow you to adjust the noise reduction level and can operate in wired or wireless mode.
As part of the annual fall press conference Microsoft announced Surface Headphones. These are the first headphones with built-in assistant Cortana, yet unavailable in Russia, and in general the first accessory of its kind in the line of branded devices.
Another interesting feature of the Surface Headphones became unusual system volume control and noise reduction. To do this, turn the cup of the right or left earphone, respectively. Also accessory automatically pauses playback musicIf the headphones are removed from the head.
For cutting off external sounds responds just eight microphones. The frequency characteristic of the headphone - 20-20 000 Hz. Use a headset can be in wired or wirelessly via Bluetooth 4.2. It is suitable both for music and for voice communications.
With Active Noise Cancellation battery life, they can work up to 15 hours. For a full charge will require at least two hours.
In addition to the audio jack, USB-C port is provided for wired connections. The cables are supplied in the kit for each of them. Surface Headphones come in gray. The price of the device is $ 350. Sales in the US and the UK Microsoft promises to begin the Christmas holidays.