Google Pixel Buds Pro
Google
90 Overall Score
vs
Sennheiser CX True Wireless
Sennheiser
69 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Commute
Travel
Calls
Music
Fitness
Specifications
| Google Pixel Buds Pro | Sennheiser CX True Wireless | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 7 mm |
| Drivers | 11★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 21 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 140 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | — |
| Codecs | Fast Charging,Noise Cancellation,Sweatproof,Microphone Included,Transparency Mode,Water Resistant | SBC, AAC, aptX |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth 4.0 | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 11 hrs★ | 9 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5-minute charge of earbuds in the charging case delivers up to 1 hour of listening time with Active | 15 min for 1 h playtime |
| Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 31 hrs★ | 27 hrs |
| Case Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Google Assistant | Sennheiser Smart Control App |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel Buds Pro
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
Sennheiser CX True Wireless
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong sound (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong battery (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Google Pixel Buds Pro
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 36 specs.