Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Google Pixel Buds Pro. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Google Pixel Buds Pro |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Product Generation | 3rd generation | - | |
Height | 3.079 cm | - | |
Width | 1.826 cm | - | |
Depth | 1.921 cm | - | |
Weight | 4.28 g | - | |
Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g | Earbud: 2.203 cm x 2.233 cm x 2.372 cm / 6.2 g Charging case with earphones: 5 cm x 2.5 cm x 6.32 cm / 62.4 g |
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Colour | - | Fog | Charcoal | |
Protection | IPX4 | Sweat-resistant, water-resistant | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Google Pixel Buds Pro |
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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 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version. |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Google Pixel Buds Pro are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Google Silent Seal | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | Adaptive EQ | - | |
Equaliser | - | 5-band | |
Diaphragm | - | 11 mm | |
Features | Apple H1 chip | - |
MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Google Pixel Buds Pro |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Operation Mode | Beamforming | Beamforming | |
Microphones Included | 2 | 6 | Google Pixel Buds Pro have a built-in microphone. |
REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Google Pixel Buds Pro |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | Volume control, play/pause, answer call, ANC mode |
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CABLE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Google Pixel Buds Pro |
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Cable Type | USB-C to Lightning cable | - |
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FEATURES | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Google Pixel Buds Pro |
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Features | - | Wind-blocking mesh covers, active in-ear pressure relief | |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | Yes | |
Intelligent Assistant | Siri | Google Assistant | |
Sensors | Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors | Proximity sensor, hall sensor, motion-detecting accelerometer, touch sensor, gyroscope, voice accelerometer | |
Additional Functions | - | Transparency mode |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Google Pixel Buds Pro |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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Battery Life | 6 hour(s) | - | |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 6 hours Continuous talk: up to 4 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 20 hours Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours |
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 11 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / with included charging case): up to 31 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 7 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 20 hours Continuous playback (with 5 min charge / noise cancelling ON): up to 1 hour Continuous playback (with 15 min charge / noise cancelling ON): up to 3 hours |
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Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | Qi | |
Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
OTHERS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Google Pixel Buds Pro |
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Included Accessories | Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), wireless charging case | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Android tablet | |
Compliant Standards | - | IEC 60529 IPX4, IPX2 | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |