Sony WI-1000XM2 vs. Google Pixel Buds Pro

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WI-1000XM2 and Google Pixel Buds Pro. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WI-1000XM2 vs. Google Pixel Buds Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-1000XM2 Google Pixel Buds Pro
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 58 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 | Silver 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-1000XM2 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 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) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, 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-1000XM2.
MICROPHONE Sony WI-1000XM2 Google Pixel Buds Pro
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Beamforming
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-1000XM2 Google Pixel Buds Pro
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume control, play/pause, answer call, ANC mode
CABLE Sony WI-1000XM2 Google Pixel Buds Pro
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
USB charge cable
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Cable Length 1 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WI-1000XM2 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-1000XM2 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 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) -
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-1000XM2 Google Pixel Buds Pro
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only)
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OTHERS Sony WI-1000XM2 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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