Microsoft's new $ 349 wireless headphones start shipping on November 19th – BGR

Microsoft surprised everyone last week when it was unveiled at its Surface hardware event. But while there is a slew of features, like the fact that they're over-the-ear, and with "Hey Cortana" support, they're actually available buy.

It was almost a week, but now we finally know. You only have to wait for a month if you want a pair, as soon as you get started.

Among the key details about the headphones, meanwhile, they are priced at $ 349 The Verge. The "Hey Cortana" support that you can use the headphones with, and a USB-C connection will let you charge for up to 15 hours worth of battery life.

Here's what Microsoft had to say about the wireless Surface Headphones in a recent blog post:

Microsoft's first premium and smart headphone experience offers you the best of the world. Surface: premium design, expert craftsmanship, and integration with the services and experiences you love. Surface Headphones offer a great way to listen, with spectacular audio and hands-free calling. Surface Headphones make it easy to block the world with more noise cancellation, so you can focus on your task or just relax with your favorite music.

With automatic pause and play, they will break the movie or watch you listen to them. Cortana, a hands-free digital assistant, is ready to help you, read your emails, or kick off your conference call.

AT Digital Trends reviewer commented in a post the Microsoft event that these are some of the most comfortable headphones he's ever tried out. The design, he added, felt different and lighter than typical headphones.

"And they should," his review notes. "Ralf Groene, head of Industrial Design with the Microsoft Devices Group and the most responsible man for the company and its products, told me it took 3 years to finalize the design. Three years spent honing the grease levels in the ball bearings that the earcup. Three years spent perfecting the memory foam that makes them so comfy. No wonder they feel good. "

You can pre-order them here from the company's online store.

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