In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 (2nd 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 | 2nd generation | - | |
| Height | 3.09 cm | - | |
| Width | 2.18 cm | - | |
| Depth | 2.4 cm | - | |
| Weight | 5.3 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 6.06 cm x 2.17 cm x 4.52 cm / 50.8 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 | White | Dark olive | Clearly white | |
| Protection | Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant | Sweat-resistant, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
| SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Google Pixel Buds A-Series. |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 H2 chip, Adaptive Transparency technology, vent system for pressure equalisation, MagSafe charging case with Precision Finding, MagSafe charging case with Apple U1 chip | - |
| MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | Beamforming | Beamforming |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC/transparency | - |
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| CABLE | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to Lightning cable | - |
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| FEATURES | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - | |
| Sensors | Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, skin-detecting sensors, touch control | Proximity sensor, hall sensor, motion-detecting accelerometer | |
| Additional Functions | Wireless audio sharing | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 | 6 hour(s) | 5 hour(s) | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) lasts longer on a single charge than the Google Pixel Buds A-Series. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (personalised spatial audio, head tracking on): up to 5.5 hours Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 30 hours Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 24 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 (2nd generation) | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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| Included Accessories | 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), Lightning to USB-C cable, MagSafe charging case with speaker and lanyard loop | - | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |
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