In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods Pro (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 Pro (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 | 3.09 cm | - | |
Width | 2.18 cm | - | |
Depth | 2.4 cm | - | |
Weight | 5.4 g | - | |
Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 6.06 cm x 2.17 cm x 4.52 cm / 45.6 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 | IPX4 | Sweat-resistant, water-resistant | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | 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 | - | Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Google Pixel Buds A-Series are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | Adaptive EQ | - | |
Diaphragm | - | 12 mm | |
Features | Apple H1 chip | - |
MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods Pro (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 Pro (1st generation) | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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Controls | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, audio transparency, ANC on/off | - |
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FEATURES | Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
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Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - | |
Sensors | Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor | Proximity sensor, hall sensor, motion-detecting accelerometer | |
Additional Functions | Wireless audio sharing | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 5 hour(s) | 5 hour(s) | Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge. |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 4.5 hours Continuous talk: up to 3.5 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 5 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 18 hours |
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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Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
OTHERS | Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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Included Accessories | 3 pairs of silicone ear tips, wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | - | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days |
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