In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM4 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-1000XM4 | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | 41 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Earphone: 7.3 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 | |
| Earpad Material | Polyurethane foam | - | |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Sweat-resistant, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WF-1000XM4 | 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 | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Sony WF-1000XM4 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Google Pixel Buds A-Series. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | 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, LDAC | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony WF-1000XM4 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | - | |
| 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 Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio | - | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | - | |
| Diaphragm | 6 mm | 12 mm | Google Pixel Buds A-Series have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM4. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, Speak-to-Chat | - |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | Beamforming | |
| Microphones Included | 2 | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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| Controls | Tap control | - |
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| CABLE | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable | - |
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| FEATURES | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa | - | |
| Sensors | Proximity sensor, bone sensor | Proximity sensor, hall sensor, motion-detecting accelerometer |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 12 hour(s) | 5 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Google Pixel Buds A-Series. |
| Battery Life Details | 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 6 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 5.5 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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| Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
| Charging Time | 1.5 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WF-1000XM4 | 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-1000XM4 | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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| Included Accessories | USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips | - | |
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| Compliant Standards | IPX4 | - |
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