Google Pixel Buds Pro
Google
90 Overall Score
vs
Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen
Apple
51 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Travel
Commute
Calls
Music
Fitness
Specifications
| Google Pixel Buds Pro | Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | stem |
| Ear Tips | l | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 11★ | — |
| Impedance | 140 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | — |
| Codecs | Fast Charging,Noise Cancellation,Sweatproof,Microphone Included,Transparency Mode,Water Resistant | Apple AirPods Pro with MagSafe USB-C Charging Case, 2nd Gen |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth 4.0 | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 11 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5-minute charge of earbuds in the charging case delivers up to 1 hour of listening time with Active | 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time |
| Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 31 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Case Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 3★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Google Assistant | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP54 |
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel Buds Pro
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong mic (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong battery (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average social proof (22nd percentile)
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average sound (30th percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Google Pixel Buds Pro
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 32 specs.