Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring 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 the second value of 4 means 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
Google Pixel Buds Pro have a weight of 12.4g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to carry.
Sony WF 1000XM4, at 7.1g
weigh less than the Google Pixel Buds Pro by -5.3g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, Google Pixel Buds Pro are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .
Sony WF 1000XM4 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
Google Pixel Buds Pro have wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit. Google Pixel Buds Pro are resistant to sweat
Sony WF 1000XM4's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Google Pixel Buds Pro have stereo speakers, what this means is that Google Pixel Buds Pro's speakers deliver sound from separate 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
Active noise cancellation uses more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. 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) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds. Sony WF 1000XM4 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. The Google Pixel Buds Pro and Sony WF 1000XM4 operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that you prefer for travel or that suites your chill time.
Google Pixel Buds Pro stay tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down background sounds and also prevents the device music from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. The Google Pixel Buds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, its size determines the sound produced by the earbuds. 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
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.
Google Pixel Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through. Sony WF 1000XM4's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal bass
The Google Pixel Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through. Sony WF 1000XM4's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this means that
Sony WF 1000XM4 can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Google Pixel Buds Pro
SPL, 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. Sony WF 1000XM4's sound pressure level measurement is 105dB/mW. The sound pressure level, a device is can be considered differently by separate persons, so we need to have the means to get a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
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 given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, 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 playing time.
The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Google Pixel Buds Pro's case is said to have 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 having to recharge 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
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 when they have been in storage for long 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
The Google Pixel Buds Pro, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the device, you just place down on a supported charging pad. Sony WF 1000XM4 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device. The Google Pixel Buds Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and charging case. Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. The Google Pixel Buds Pro support 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 is part and parcel of most current electronics. Google Pixel Buds Pro have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables 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. 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
Google Pixel Buds Pro support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio.
It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Google Pixel Buds Pro will work fine with your iPhone.
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.
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, providing 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.
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 enable the earbuds to filter out noise. Google Pixel Buds Pro have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas. The Google Pixel Buds Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while 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, for example when you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused. The 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. When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Google Pixel Buds Pro support the find earbuds feature.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to find them. Google Pixel Buds Pro support fast charging.
Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. Also the Sony WF 1000XM4 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster.
For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. The Google Pixel Buds Pro have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link 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 support multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Google Pixel Buds Pro
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another device. The Google Pixel Buds Pro have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have the mute function.
It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. 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 too have a control panel on them.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a casing can easily damage them. Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
