In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM3 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 | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Weight | 17 g | - | |
Dimensions & Weight Details | Earbud: 8.5 g Charging case: 77 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 | Black | Silver | Dark olive | Clearly white | |
Protection | - | Sweat-resistant, water-resistant | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version. |
Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) | - | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC | - | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony WF-1000XM3 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 | |
Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | - | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | - | |
Diaphragm | 6 mm | 12 mm | Google Pixel Buds A-Series have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM3. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
MICROPHONE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Operation Mode | - | Beamforming |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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Controls | Noise-cancellation suspend button | - |
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CABLE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm | - |
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FEATURES | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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Sensors | - | Proximity sensor, hall sensor, motion-detecting accelerometer |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 8 hour(s) | 5 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Google Pixel Buds A-Series. |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 8 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 4.5 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 4 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 15 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 9 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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Standby Time | 15 hours | - | |
Charging Time | 1.5 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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Connector Type | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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OTHERS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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Included Accessories | Charging case | - |
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