This Surface Earbuds limitation could be a deal breaker for some
Microsoft’s first truly wireless hearables, the Surface Earbuds, are out now. They offer noise-canceling, comfort, and long battery life, and cost $199. While it’s too early to give a verdict, they seem pretty good. However, there is one jarring problem that might put off some potential buyers.
So, if you sometimes like to sport just one earbud, you will have to make sure that it’s the right one (literally and figuratively). Otherwise, if you step out with the left one only, it will not work. Good on Microsoft for making clunky earbuds. This will perhaps make it a little harder to displace your right earbud and if you somehow end up losing it, the other one will be practically useless.
Hopefully, things will get better with the second iteration.