Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

Google
71 Overall Score
vs
Sony WF-1000XM6

Sony WF-1000XM6

Sony
98 Overall Score

Scores

Calls
Google
59
Sony
100
Travel
Google
69
Sony
100
Commute
Google
66
Sony
96
Budget
Google
70
Sony
94
Fitness
Google
62
Sony
90
Gaming
Google
62
Sony
85
Music
Google
52
Sony
85

Specifications

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2Sony WF-1000XM6
Design
Form Factorin-earin-ear
Wearing Styletrue wirelesstrue wireless
Ear Tips3 Additional Eartip SizesFour Sizes
Weight0.06 kg0.05 kg★
Audio
Driver Typedynamicdynamic
Driver Size11 mm★8.399999618530273 mm
Drivers—1★
Freq Min—20 Hz★
Freq Max—40 kHz★
Impedance—48 Ω
Hi-Res Audio—✓★
Codecs—LDAC
Noise Control
ANC✓✓
ANC Typeadaptiveadaptive
Transparency✓✓
Connectivity
Wireless✓✓
Bluetooth5.4★5.3
Profiles—A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP
Multipoint✓✓
Wired Connector—SONY WF1000XM6/B Headphones
Range—10 m★
Earbud Battery
Battery Life8 hrs8 hrs
Charge Time—2 hrs★
Fast Charging—5 min for 1 hour playback
ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Case Battery
Case Battery30 hrs★24 hrs
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless Charging✓✓
Microphone
Microphone✓✓
Mic Count—8★
NC Mic✓✓
Features
Voice AssistantGeminiBuilt-in voice control
Touch Controls✓✓
AppGoogle Pixel Buds appSony | Sound Connect
Volume Limiting—✗
Gaming Mode—✗
Bone Conduction✗✓★
Water ResistanceWater-ResistantIPX4

Pros & Cons

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

  • Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong comfort (74th percentile)

Sony WF-1000XM6

  • Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Sony WF-1000XM6

Scores 98 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 38 specs.

Sony WF-1000XM6 Better at:

CallsMusicBudgetGamingTravelCommuteFitness