Google Pixel Buds Pro
Google
91 Overall Score
vs
Sony WF-C500
Sony
63 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Commute
Travel
Calls
Music
Fitness
Specifications
| Google Pixel Buds Pro | Sony WF-C500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | s, |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 5.800000190734863 mm |
| Drivers | 11★ | 5 |
| Impedance | 140 Ω | 18 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Fast Charging,Noise Cancellation,Sweatproof,Microphone Included,Transparency Mode,Water Resistant | Wireless, Replaceable Ear Tips, Water-Resistant, Call functions, Waterproof, Rechargeable Battery, Noise Isolation, Stereo, Sweat-Proof, Bluetooth Multi-point, Built-in Microphone |
| Surround | — | 360 Reality Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth 4.0 | Yes |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 11 hrs★ | 10 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5-minute charge of earbuds in the charging case delivers up to 1 hour of listening time with Active | 10 min for 60 min playback |
| Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 31 hrs★ | 20 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 |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel Buds Pro
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
Sony WF-C500
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong battery (78th percentile)
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
Pricing
Google Pixel Buds Pro0.569score per dollar
vs
Sony WF-C5000.894score per dollar
Sony WF-C500 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Google Pixel Buds Pro
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 33 specs.
