Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) vs. Google Pixel Buds A-Series

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods with Charging Case (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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) vs. Google Pixel Buds A-Series Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) Google Pixel Buds A-Series
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 2nd generation -
Height 4.05 cm -
Width 1.65 cm -
Depth 1.8 cm -
Weight 4 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 4.43 cm x 2.13 cm x 5.35 cm / 38 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
Colour - Dark olive | Clearly white
Protection - Sweat-resistant, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) Google Pixel Buds A-Series
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Noise Isolating - Yes Google Pixel Buds A-Series are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Diaphragm - 12 mm
Features Apple H1 chip -
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) Google Pixel Buds A-Series
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Beamforming
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) Google Pixel Buds A-Series
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track -
FEATURES Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) Google Pixel Buds A-Series
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
Sensors Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer Proximity sensor, hall sensor, motion-detecting accelerometer
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) Google Pixel Buds A-Series
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
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 5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 3 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
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) Google Pixel Buds A-Series
Included Accessories Charging case, Lightning cable -
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Other Comparisons with Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation)
Other Comparisons with Google Pixel Buds A-Series
Other Popular Headphones Comparisons
Other projects: