Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) vs. Google Pixel Buds Pro

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) and Google Pixel Buds Pro. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) vs. Google Pixel Buds Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Google Pixel Buds Pro
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
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: 2.203 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 White Fog | Charcoal
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 Pro
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
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 Pro.
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones 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 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 Pro
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming Beamforming
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Google Pixel Buds Pro
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC/transparency Volume control, play/pause, answer call, ANC mode
CABLE Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Google Pixel Buds Pro
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable -
FEATURES Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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, skin-detecting sensors, touch control Proximity sensor, hall sensor, motion-detecting accelerometer, touch sensor, gyroscope, voice accelerometer
Additional Functions Wireless audio sharing Transparency mode
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Google Pixel Buds Pro
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 6 hour(s) -
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 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 Pro (2nd generation) Google Pixel Buds Pro
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 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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