In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000X 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 WI-1000X | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | 71 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | 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 | Gold | Dark olive | Clearly white | |
| Protection | - | Sweat-resistant, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - | |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WI-1000X | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - neckband | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Balanced armature / dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Google Pixel Buds A-Series have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WI-1000X. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | - | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony WI-1000X 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 | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX | - | |
| Frequency Response | 3 - 40000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB/mW | - | |
| Impedance | 22 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 9 mm | 12 mm | Google Pixel Buds A-Series have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WI-1000X. |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WI-1000X | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | Beamforming | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WI-1000X | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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| Controls | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button | - |
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| CABLE | Sony WI-1000X | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
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| Cable Length | 1 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WI-1000X | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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| Features | Vibrating call alert | - | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - | |
| Sensors | - | Proximity sensor, hall sensor, motion-detecting accelerometer |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WI-1000X | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 13 hour(s) | 5 hour(s) | Sony WI-1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Google Pixel Buds A-Series. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 13 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 17 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 100 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 | 100 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hour(s) | - |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony WI-1000X | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Sony WI-1000X | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WI-1000X | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds | - | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - |
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