Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance 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 the second number 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
The Google Pixel Buds Pro have a weight of 12.4g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.
The Sony WF 1000XM4, at 7.1g
are lighter than the Google Pixel Buds Pro with a difference -5.3g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Google Pixel Buds Pro are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds .
Sony WF 1000XM4 also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds together. Google Pixel Buds Pro have wingtips, these are commonly used 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
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 independent 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
ANC utilises advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to counter it.
In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero thus "diluting" the noise.
The 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 need to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise. Sony WF 1000XM4 too have ANC which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour travels.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro and Sony WF 1000XM4 operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time. The Google Pixel Buds Pro stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents 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 without using ANC 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.
A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size determines the sound produced by the earbuds. 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 usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Sony WF 1000XM4's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal bass
The Google Pixel Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Sony WF 1000XM4's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that
Sony WF 1000XM4 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 different persons, so we need to have a way of getting 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 usually 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 barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This is given by the vendor, and the Google Pixel Buds Pro's case is said to have a charge of 20 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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
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 unused 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 simply put down on a supported charging pad. Sony WF 1000XM4 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device. The Google Pixel Buds Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your earbuds and charging case. Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery. 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 support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets. 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.
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 can provide 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 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.
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 can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, providing high-resolution audio. Sony WF 1000XM4 support it as well, LDAC, can automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps for stability.
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 record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise. The Google Pixel Buds Pro use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments. 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 them
The Sony WF 1000XM4 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused. Sony WF 1000XM4 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience. If 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 also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to find them. The Google Pixel Buds Pro support fast charging.
Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds. 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. 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 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 coming from another connected device. 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 unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. The Google Pixel Buds Pro, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. The Sony WF 1000XM4 also have a control panel on them.
Google Pixel Buds Pro have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The Sony WF 1000XM4 also support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.
Google Pixel Buds Pro come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a casing may easily damage them. Sony WF 1000XM4 also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
