Google Pixel Buds Pro
Google
90 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-CH520
Sony
48 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Travel
Commute
Calls
Music
Fitness
Specifications
| Google Pixel Buds Pro | Sony WH-CH520 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | — |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | headband |
| Ear Tips | l | — |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | 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 | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth 4.0 | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 11 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5-minute charge of earbuds in the charging case delivers up to 1 hour of listening time with Active | 5 minutes charging provides up to 4 hours of playback. |
| Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 31 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Google Assistant | Sony | Headphones Connect App |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
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
Sony WH-CH520
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average sound (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Google Pixel Buds Pro
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 33 specs.