Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Google Pixel Buds Pro

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Google Pixel Buds Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Google Pixel Buds Pro
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
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
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
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
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
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
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
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Volume control, play/pause, answer call, ANC mode
CABLE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Google Pixel Buds Pro
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable -
FEATURES Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Google Pixel Buds Pro
Features - Wind-blocking mesh covers, active in-ear pressure relief
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
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
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
Wireless Charging Standards Qi Qi
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Google Pixel Buds Pro
Included Accessories Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), wireless charging case
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Android tablet
Compliant Standards - IEC 60529 IPX4, IPX2
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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