Sony WI-1000X vs. Google Pixel Buds Pro

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000X and Google Pixel Buds Pro. 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

Sony WI-1000X vs. Google Pixel Buds Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-1000X Google Pixel Buds Pro
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 71 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 2.203 cm x 2.233 cm x 2.372 cm / 6.2 g
Charging case with earphones: 5 cm x 2.5 cm x 6.32 cm / 62.4 g
Colour Black | Gold Fog | Charcoal
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 Pro
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - neckband In-ear
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 Pro 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 Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) Google Silent Seal
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX -
Equaliser - 5-band
Frequency Response 3 - 40000 Hz -
Sensitivity 101 dB/mW -
Impedance 22 Ohm -
Diaphragm 9 mm 11 mm Google Pixel Buds Pro have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WI-1000X.
MICROPHONE Sony WI-1000X Google Pixel Buds Pro
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Beamforming
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-1000X Google Pixel Buds Pro
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume control, play/pause, answer call, ANC mode
CABLE Sony WI-1000X Google Pixel Buds Pro
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 Pro
Features Vibrating call alert Wind-blocking mesh covers, active in-ear pressure relief
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Google Assistant
Sensors - Proximity sensor, hall sensor, motion-detecting accelerometer, touch sensor, gyroscope, voice accelerometer
Additional Functions - Transparency mode
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-1000X Google Pixel Buds Pro
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 13 hour(s) -
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 playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 11 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / with included charging case): up to 31 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 7 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (with 5 min charge / noise cancelling ON): up to 1 hour
Continuous playback (with 15 min charge / noise cancelling ON): up to 3 hours
Standby Time 100 hours -
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony WI-1000X Google Pixel Buds Pro
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-1000X Google Pixel Buds Pro
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 Pro
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), wireless charging case
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Android tablet
Compliant Standards - IEC 60529 IPX4, IPX2
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