Google Pixel Buds Pro vs. Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)

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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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Google Pixel Buds Pro vs. Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Google Pixel Buds Pro Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
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)
Headphones Form Factor In-ear Ear-bud
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)
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming Beamforming
Microphones Included 6 -
REMOTE CONTROL Google Pixel Buds Pro Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Controls Volume control, play/pause, answer call, ANC mode Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Google Pixel Buds Pro Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Cable Type - USB-C to Lightning cable
FEATURES Google Pixel Buds Pro Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Features Wind-blocking mesh covers, active in-ear pressure relief -
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)
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable
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
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Auto On/Off - Yes
OTHERS Google Pixel Buds Pro Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), wireless charging case Lightning to USB-C cable, Lightning charging case
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Android tablet iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Compliant Standards IEC 60529 IPX4, IPX2 -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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