In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods (1st generation) and Google Pixel Buds A-Series. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Product Generation | 1st generation | - | |
Height | 4.05 cm | - | |
Width | 1.65 cm | - | |
Depth | 1.8 cm | - | |
Weight | 4 g | - | |
Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 4.43 cm x 2.13 cm x 5.35 cm / 38 g | Earbud: 2.93 cm x 1.75 cm x 2.07 cm / 5.1 g Charging case: 4.7 cm x 2.5 cm x 6.3 cm / 42.5 g |
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Colour | - | Dark olive | Clearly white | |
Protection | - | Sweat-resistant, water-resistant | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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Headphones Form Factor | Ear-bud | In-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Google Pixel Buds A-Series are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Diaphragm | - | 12 mm |
MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Operation Mode | - | Beamforming |
REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | - |
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CABLE | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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Cable Type | Lightning cable - detachable | - |
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FEATURES | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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Sensors | Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer | Proximity sensor, hall sensor, motion-detecting accelerometer |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | - | 5 hour(s) | |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous talk: up to 2.5 hours Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 12 hours Continuous playback: up to 5 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours |
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Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
OTHERS | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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Included Accessories | Charging case | - | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - |