Sony WF-1000XM4 vs. Google Pixel Buds Pro

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM4 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 WF-1000XM4 vs. Google Pixel Buds Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-1000XM4 Google Pixel Buds Pro
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 41 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Earphone: 7.3 g 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
Earpad Material Polyurethane foam -
Protection Water-resistant Sweat-resistant, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sony WF-1000XM4 Google Pixel Buds Pro
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Sony WF-1000XM4 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Google Pixel Buds Pro.
Bluetooth Profiles Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) -
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
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio -
Equaliser - 5-band
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Diaphragm 6 mm 11 mm Google Pixel Buds Pro have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM4.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, Speak-to-Chat -
MICROPHONE Sony WF-1000XM4 Google Pixel Buds Pro
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Beamforming
Microphones Included 2 6 Google Pixel Buds Pro have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-1000XM4 Google Pixel Buds Pro
Controls Tap control Volume control, play/pause, answer call, ANC mode
CABLE Sony WF-1000XM4 Google Pixel Buds Pro
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable -
FEATURES Sony WF-1000XM4 Google Pixel Buds Pro
Features - Wind-blocking mesh covers, active in-ear pressure relief
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa Google Assistant
Sensors Proximity sensor, bone sensor Proximity sensor, hall sensor, motion-detecting accelerometer, touch sensor, gyroscope, voice accelerometer
Additional Functions - Transparency mode
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-1000XM4 Google Pixel Buds Pro
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 12 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 6 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 5.5 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
Wireless Charging Standards Qi Qi
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Sony WF-1000XM4 Google Pixel Buds Pro
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
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OTHERS Sony WF-1000XM4 Google Pixel Buds Pro
Included Accessories USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), wireless charging case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Android tablet
Compliant Standards IPX4 IEC 60529 IPX4, IPX2
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