Sony WF-1000X vs. Google Pixel Buds

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WF-1000X and Google Pixel Buds. 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 WF-1000X vs. Google Pixel Buds Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-1000X Google Pixel Buds
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 4.26 cm 1.82 cm
Width 10.3 cm 2.05 cm
Depth 2.45 cm 1.95 cm
Weight 6.8 g 5.3 g Google Pixel Buds are lighter than Sony WF-1000X headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 10.3 cm x 4.26 cm x 2.45 cm / 70 g
Headphones: 6.8 g
Earbud: 2.05 cm x 1.95 cm x 1.82 cm / 5.3 g
Charging case: 6.3 cm x 4.7 cm x 2.5 cm / 56.1 g
Charging case with earphones: 6.3 cm x 4.7 cm x 2.5 cm / 66.7 g
Colour Gold | Black Clearly white | Almost black | Just black
Protection - Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WF-1000X Google Pixel Buds
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Google Pixel Buds have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WF-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 -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WF-1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Diaphragm 6 mm 12 mm Google Pixel Buds have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000X.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WF-1000X Google Pixel Buds
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-1000X Google Pixel Buds
Controls Noise-cancellation suspend button Voice assistant
CABLE Sony WF-1000X Google Pixel Buds
Cable Type USB cable USB-C to USB-A cable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-1000X Google Pixel Buds
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 120 mAh
Battery Life 3 hour(s) 5 hour(s) Google Pixel Buds lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-1000X.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 3 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 3 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 35 hours
Continuous talk: up to 2.5 hours
Standby Time 35 hours -
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 1 hour(s) Google Pixel Buds recharge faster than Sony WF-1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WF-1000X Google Pixel Buds
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WF-1000X Google Pixel Buds
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony WF-1000X Google Pixel Buds
Included Accessories Charging case, 4 pairs of long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L), 2 pairs of Fitting Supporters, 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
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