Detailed comparison and review of Google Pixel Buds Pro and Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Google Pixel Buds Pro | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Product Generation | - | 3rd generation | |
Height | - | 3.079 cm | |
Width | - | 1.826 cm | |
Depth | - | 1.921 cm | |
Weight | - | 4.28 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 |
Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g | |
Colour | Fog | Charcoal | White | |
Protection | Sweat-resistant, water-resistant | Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
SOUND QUALITY | Google Pixel Buds Pro | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | Ear-bud | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version. |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Google Pixel Buds Pro are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Google Silent Seal | - | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | Adaptive EQ | |
Equaliser | 5-band | - | |
Diaphragm | 11 mm | - | |
Features | - | Apple H1 chip, Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking |
MICROPHONE | Google Pixel Buds Pro | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Operation Mode | Beamforming | Beamforming | |
Microphones Included | 6 | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Google Pixel Buds Pro | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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Controls | Volume control, play/pause, answer call, ANC mode | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant |
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CABLE | Google Pixel Buds Pro | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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Cable Type | - | USB-C to Lightning cable |
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FEATURES | Google Pixel Buds Pro | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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Features | Wind-blocking mesh covers, active in-ear pressure relief | - | |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | Yes | |
Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | Siri | |
Sensors | Proximity sensor, hall sensor, motion-detecting accelerometer, touch sensor, gyroscope, voice accelerometer | Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors | |
Additional Functions | Transparency mode | Wireless audio sharing |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Google Pixel Buds Pro | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | - | 6 hour(s) | |
Battery Life Details | 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 |
Continuous playback: up to 6 hours Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours Continuous talk: up to 4 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 20 hours |
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Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
Auto On/Off | - | Yes |
OTHERS | Google Pixel Buds Pro | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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Included Accessories | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), wireless charging case | Lightning to USB-C cable, Lightning charging case | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Android tablet | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | |
Compliant Standards | IEC 60529 IPX4, IPX2 | - | |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |