Samsung Galaxy Buds Live vs. Google Pixel Buds A-Series

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live vs. Google Pixel Buds A-Series Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Google Pixel Buds A-Series
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 2.73 cm -
Width 1.65 cm -
Depth 1.49 cm -
Weight 5.6 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 1.65 cm x 1.49 cm x 2.73 cm / 5.6 g
Charging case: 5 cm x 2.78 cm x 5.02 cm / 42.2 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 Mystic red | Mystic white | Mystic black | Mystic bronze | Mystic blue Dark olive | Clearly white
Protection - Sweat-resistant, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Google Pixel Buds A-Series
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
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.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Acoustic Noise Cancelling -
Noise Isolating - Yes Google Pixel Buds A-Series are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Diaphragm 12 mm 12 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Google Pixel Buds A-Series
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Beamforming
Microphones Included 3 -
CABLE Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Google Pixel Buds A-Series
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable -
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Google Pixel Buds A-Series
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Bixby -
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, grip sensor, infrared (IR) sensor, touch sensor, Voice Pickup Unit (VPU) Proximity sensor, hall sensor, motion-detecting accelerometer
BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Google Pixel Buds A-Series
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 60 mAh -
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 5 hour(s) Samsung Galaxy Buds Live lasts longer on a single charge than the Google Pixel Buds A-Series.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 21 hours
Continuous playback (ANC and Bixby Voice Wake-up OFF): up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (ANC and Bixby Voice Wake-up OFF / with included charging case): up to 29 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
Standby Time 21 hours -
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
CONNECTIONS Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Google Pixel Buds A-Series
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C)
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OTHERS Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Google Pixel Buds A-Series
Included Accessories 2 pairs of ear tips (small, large), charging case (472 mAh) -
Compliant Standards IPX2 -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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