Google Pixel Buds Pro
Google
90 Overall Score
vs
Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/B
Sony
73 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Travel
Commute
Calls
Music
Fitness
Specifications
| Google Pixel Buds Pro | Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | l | Extra small, Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 5 mm |
| Drivers | 11★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 30 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 140 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Fast Charging,Noise Cancellation,Sweatproof,Microphone Included,Transparency Mode,Water Resistant | SBC, AAC |
| Surround | — | 7.1 Virtual Surround |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth 4.0 | — |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 11 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 2.200000047683716 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5-minute charge of earbuds in the charging case delivers up to 1 hour of listening time with Active | 3-minute quick charge gives you up to 60 minutes of play time |
| Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 31 hrs★ | 12 hrs |
| Case Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Google Assistant | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| 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 LinkBuds Open WFL910/B
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong comfort (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong anc (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average battery (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Google Pixel Buds Pro0.562score per dollar
vs
Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/B0.318score per dollar
Google Pixel Buds Pro offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Google Pixel Buds Pro
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 39 specs.
