Google Pixel Buds Pro
Google
90 Overall Score
vs
Sony WF1000XM5 WF-1000XM5-SILVER Wireless Noise Canceling High-Res
Sony
71 Overall Score
Scores
Calls
Budget
Gaming
Travel
Commute
Music
Fitness
Specifications
| Google Pixel Buds Pro | Sony WF1000XM5 WF-1000XM5-SILVER Wireless Noise Canceling High-Res | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | l | — |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 8.399999618530273 mm |
| Drivers | 11★ | 8 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 140 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Fast Charging,Noise Cancellation,Sweatproof,Microphone Included,Transparency Mode,Water Resistant | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Feedback |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth 4.0 | USB Type C |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 11 hrs | 24 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5-minute charge of earbuds in the charging case delivers up to 1 hour of listening time with Active | 3min for 1hr Playback |
| Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 31 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Google Assistant | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | 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 WF1000XM5 WF-1000XM5-SILVER Wireless Noise Canceling High-Res
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average social proof (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Google Pixel Buds Pro
Scores 90 overall, wins 3 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 34 specs.