Google Pixel Buds vs. Sony WF-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Google Pixel Buds and Sony WF-1000XM5. 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

Google Pixel Buds vs. Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Google Pixel Buds Sony WF-1000XM5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 1.82 cm -
Width 2.05 cm -
Depth 1.95 cm -
Weight 5.3 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 2.05 cm x 1.95 cm x 1.82 cm / 5.3 g
Charging case: 6.3 cm x 4.7 cm x 2.5 cm / 56.1 g
Charging case with earphones: 6.3 cm x 4.7 cm x 2.5 cm / 66.7 g
Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g
Earphone: 5.9 g
Colour Clearly white | Almost black | Just black Black | Silver
Protection Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant Water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Google Pixel Buds Sony WF-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Bone Conduction Technology - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.3 Sony WF-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Google Pixel Buds.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Telephony and Media Audio Profile (TMAP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WF-1000XM5 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Multi Noise Sensor technology
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response - 20 - 40000 Hz
Diaphragm 12 mm 8.4 mm Google Pixel Buds have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM5.
Features - Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE Google Pixel Buds Sony WF-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Google Pixel Buds Sony WF-1000XM5
Controls Voice assistant -
CABLE Google Pixel Buds Sony WF-1000XM5
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Google Pixel Buds Sony WF-1000XM5
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Head tracking sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Google Pixel Buds Sony WF-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 120 mAh -
Battery Life 5 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Google Pixel Buds.
Battery Life Details Continuous talk: up to 2.5 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 7 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 1 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Google Pixel Buds Sony WF-1000XM5
Connector Type USB (power only) (USB Type-C) Bluetooth
OTHERS Google Pixel Buds Sony WF-1000XM5
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), wireless charging case Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone -
Compliant Standards - IPX4
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