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Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+.

Remember the Microsoft Surface Headphones? I’m sure you do.

The PC giant’s first-ever wireless headphones were noteworthy, but struggled to compete with the market’s best noise-canceling headphones. It wasn’t until the Surface Headphones 2 launched that business really picked up for Microsoft. Enhanced audio, intuitive features, and powerful connectivity earned them critical acclaim.