

Each ear cup has a dial for seamless control over volume (right) and noise-cancelling (left) levels. The two buttons on the rear of the right ear cup are for power/pairing and enabling Microsoft Teams. Playback and call management are assigned to the touch panels, which are responsive to single and multi-tap input. Most importantly, a full suite of controls is at your disposal, or so the quick guide sleeve suggests. A combination of physical buttons, touch panels, and dials grant you multiple ways to engage with the headphones. Microsoft has the coolest control scheme of any wireless headphones ever created.

Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Plus review: Controls There are 10 settings to accommodate listeners with larger skulls. I felt the leather heat up after a while, plus the headband applies pressure atop the skull, but only when the extenders are on the shortest setting (1). The Surface Headphones 2 Plus is a comfortable wear when working from home, though you’ll need to use them sparingly.
