Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the Google Pixel Buds Pro's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. In comparison to the Google Pixel Buds Pro, Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
Google Pixel Buds Pro have a weight of 12.4g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), at 8.56g
weigh less than the Google Pixel Buds Pro with a difference -3.84g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Google Pixel Buds Pro are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the two earbuds together.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro come with wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit. Google Pixel Buds Pro are resistant to sweat
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Google Pixel Buds Pro have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise.
How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 thus "diluting" the noise.
Google Pixel Buds Pro have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have ANC which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your travel or that suites your chill time. The Google Pixel Buds Pro stay tightly in place, creating a sound covering that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.
Both Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), and Google Pixel Buds Pro have passive noise reduction this means that they limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. Google Pixel Buds Pro have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the loudness of the earbuds.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making both devices similar in how loud their sound gets
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound. Google Pixel Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this implies that
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) produce a juicier bass than the Google Pixel Buds Pro
Google Pixel Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component generates high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices generate equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, Google Pixel Buds Pro's measurement is 75dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
Google Pixel Buds Pro's battery life is 11 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s battery life is
less than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro by 5 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time.
The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Google Pixel Buds Pro's case has a full charge of 20 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s charging case has a battery life of 30 hours,
more than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro by 10 hours
It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Google Pixel Buds Pro's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) takes 0.3 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro by 0.7 hours
The Google Pixel Buds Pro, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a supported charging pad. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds. The Google Pixel Buds Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery.
Its lights indicate the charging state of your device and case. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. Google Pixel Buds Pro support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) has a Bluetooth version of 5,
equal to that of the Google Pixel Buds Pro
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Google Pixel Buds Pro have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Google Pixel Buds Pro
Google Pixel Buds Pro support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Google Pixel Buds Pro will work well with your iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support AAC as well.
Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate. Google Pixel Buds Pro support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony
which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, providing high-resolution audio.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro have 6 microphones. While the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Google Pixel Buds Pro
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise. Google Pixel Buds Pro use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas. The Google Pixel Buds Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
Google Pixel Buds Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.
When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Google Pixel Buds Pro support the find earbuds feature. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to locate them.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device. Also the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. Google Pixel Buds Pro have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Google Pixel Buds Pro
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another connected device. Google Pixel Buds Pro have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too support this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. The Google Pixel Buds Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also have a control panel on them. Google Pixel Buds Pro have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds. The Google Pixel Buds Pro come with their own special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
