Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
Google
86 Overall Score
vs
Beats Solo Buds Wireless
Beats
51 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
88 out of 100 high confidence 30 reviews
The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are overwhelmingly praised for their excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and comfortable fit. Users highlight seamless pairing with Pixel phones and other devices, along with impressive battery life. Some minor criticisms include finicky touch controls, lack of a charging cable, and a desire for more color options, but overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Seamless pairing with Pixel
- Long battery life
Cons
- Finicky touch controls
- No charging cable included
- Limited color options
- ANC not as good as over-ear
- Occasional connection issues
Sound quality 15
Noise cancellation 12
Comfort 10
Connectivity 9
Battery life 8
Touch controls 3
Beats Solo Buds Wireless
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 | Beats Solo Buds Wireless | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Extra small, Small, Medium, Large | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.07 kg | 0.06 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 35 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 94 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✗ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 18 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 1.5 Hours | 5-minute charge, gives up to 1 hour of playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 30 hrs★ | 18 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Android & iOS | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong mic (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong sound (87th percentile)87th %ile
Beats Solo Buds Wireless
- Strong battery (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong sound (76th percentile)
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 37 specs.