Google Pixel Buds Pro Vs. Sony Wf 1000Xm4 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Google Pixel Buds Pro IPX4

Sony WF 1000XM4 IPX4

IP ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).

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, Sony WF 1000XM4 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

Weight

Google Pixel Buds Pro 12.4g

Sony WF 1000XM4 7.1g

The Google Pixel Buds Pro have a weight of 12.4g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.

The Sony WF 1000XM4, at 7.1g are lighter than the Google Pixel Buds Pro by -5.3g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Google Pixel Buds Pro are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds together.

Sony WF 1000XM4 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the 2 earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✗

The Google Pixel Buds Pro come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Google Pixel Buds Pro have sweat resistance

Sony WF 1000XM4's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Google Pixel Buds Pro have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero therefore "diluting" the noise.

The Google Pixel Buds Pro have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.

Sony WF 1000XM4 too have ANC making either of the devices ideal for flights and morning commutes. The Google Pixel Buds Pro and Sony WF 1000XM4 operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Google Pixel Buds Pro sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces your environment noise well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.

Both Sony WF 1000XM4, and Google Pixel Buds Pro have passive noise reduction which implies that they reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Google Pixel Buds Pro 11mm

Sony WF 1000XM4 6mm

Google Pixel Buds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the device.

Sony WF 1000XM4 driver unit is 6mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro by 5mm , a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Google Pixel Buds Pro 20Hz

Sony WF 1000XM4 20Hz

The Google Pixel Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Sony WF 1000XM4's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Google Pixel Buds Pro 20,000Hz

Sony WF 1000XM4 40,000Hz

The Google Pixel Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device generates high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Sony WF 1000XM4's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this means that Sony WF 1000XM4 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Google Pixel Buds Pro

Sound Pressure Level

Google Pixel Buds Pro 75dB/mW

Sony WF 1000XM4 105dB/mW

SPL, is the level of pressure 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.

Sony WF 1000XM4's sound pressure level measurement is 105dB/mW. How loud something is can be perceived differently by separate persons, so we need to have a way of getting a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.

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Battery Life

Google Pixel Buds Pro 11hours

Sony WF 1000XM4 8hours

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.

Sony WF 1000XM4's battery life is less than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro by 3 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Google Pixel Buds Pro 20hours

Sony WF 1000XM4 16hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Google Pixel Buds Pro's case has a full charge of 20 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.

Sony WF 1000XM4's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours, less than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro by 4 hours

Charge Time

Google Pixel Buds Pro 1hours

Sony WF 1000XM4 1.5hours

It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Google Pixel Buds Pro's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.

Sony WF 1000XM4 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro by 0.5 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Google Pixel Buds Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply place down on a supported charging pad.

Sony WF 1000XM4 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Google Pixel Buds Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your device and charging case.

Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

The Google Pixel Buds Pro have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Sony WF 1000XM4 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Google Pixel Buds Pro v5

Sony WF 1000XM4 v5.2

Google Pixel Buds Pro have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Sony WF 1000XM4 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, newer than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Google Pixel Buds Pro 10meters

Sony WF 1000XM4 10meters

The Google Pixel Buds Pro have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Sony WF 1000XM4 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Google Pixel Buds Pro

Has Aac

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

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.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Google Pixel Buds Pro will work well with your MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 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.

Has Ldac

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

The 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 is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio.

Sony WF 1000XM4 support it as well, LDAC, can automatically change to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.

Has Aptx Hd

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✗

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

The Sony WF 1000XM4 support APTX HD, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It supports high-quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

Google Pixel Buds Pro 6only

Sony WF 1000XM4 4only

The Google Pixel Buds Pro have 6 microphones.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 microphones are 4, less than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Google Pixel Buds Pro have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the desired sound.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Google Pixel Buds Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

The Sony WF 1000XM4 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

The Google Pixel Buds Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Sony WF 1000XM4 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Google Pixel Buds Pro support the find earbuds feature.

Sony WF 1000XM4 also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your device to help you find them.

Supports Fast Charging

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Google Pixel Buds Pro support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Also the Sony WF 1000XM4 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 can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2only

Sony WF 1000XM4 2only

The Google Pixel Buds Pro have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 support 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 without missing notifications from another device.

Has A Mute Function

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Google Pixel Buds Pro have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 too support the mute function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

With the Google Pixel Buds Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

Sony WF 1000XM4 also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Google Pixel Buds Pro support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

The Google Pixel Buds Pro come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover may easily damage them.

Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Google Pixel Buds Pro	Sony WF 1000XM4
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	12.4g	7.1g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✓	✗
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	11mm	6mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	40,000Hz
	sound pressure level	75dB/mW	105dB/mW
POWER	battery life	11hours	8hours
	battery life of charging case	20hours	16hours
	charge time	1hours	1.5hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has ldac	✓	✓
	has aptx hd	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	4only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	2only
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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