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

Having a value of IPX4, the Google Pixel Buds Pro's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes 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.

Compared 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

Google Pixel Buds Pro have a weight of 12.4g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.

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 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking any part of the device together, Google Pixel Buds Pro are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds .

Sony WF 1000XM4 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the two earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✗

Google Pixel Buds Pro have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Google Pixel Buds Pro are resistant to sweat

Sony WF 1000XM4's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit 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 separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Sony WF 1000XM4 and Google Pixel Buds Pro have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

ANC utilises more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero hence "diluting" the noise.

Google Pixel Buds Pro have ANC enabling 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 sounds.

Sony WF 1000XM4 too have ANC making both devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that suits your commute or that suites your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

The Google Pixel Buds Pro stay tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces background sounds while preventing the device music from leaking out .

Both Sony WF 1000XM4, and Google Pixel Buds Pro have passive noise reduction this means that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Google Pixel Buds Pro 11mm

Sony WF 1000XM4 6mm

The Google Pixel Buds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size dictates the sound produced by the device.

Sony WF 1000XM4 driver unit is 6mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro by 5mm , 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce 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 a particular audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

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

Highest Frequency

Google Pixel Buds Pro 20,000Hz

Sony WF 1000XM4 40,000Hz

Google Pixel Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Sony WF 1000XM4's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that Sony WF 1000XM4 generate 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 pressure level of sound, measured 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. The sound pressure level, something is can be considered differently by different people, so we need to have a way of getting an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.

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Battery Life

Google Pixel Buds Pro 11hours

Sony WF 1000XM4 8hours

The 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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Sony WF 1000XM4's battery life is less than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro by 3 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Google Pixel Buds Pro 20hours

Sony WF 1000XM4 16hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and the Google Pixel Buds Pro's case is said to have a charge of 20 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple 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 charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

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, take note of 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 shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your device and case.

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

Has Usb Type-C

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

The Google Pixel Buds Pro use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Sony WF 1000XM4 too have 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 allows data transfers 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

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 that is 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 the same bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Google Pixel Buds Pro will work fine 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 ✓

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 adjust 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

Google Pixel Buds Pro have 6 microphones.

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 earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

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

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

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

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

The Sony WF 1000XM4 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Google Pixel Buds Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .

The Sony WF 1000XM4 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 ✓

When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Google Pixel Buds Pro support the find earbuds feature.

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

Supports Fast Charging

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

The Google Pixel Buds Pro support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2only

Sony WF 1000XM4 2only

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

The Sony WF 1000XM4 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 device.

Has A Mute Function

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

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

The Sony WF 1000XM4 too support this function. It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

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

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 through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

Sony WF 1000XM4 too have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is 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 their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Sony WF 1000XM4 also have a travel bag 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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