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Google Pixel Buds Pro Review

Last updated on Aug 18, 2024   9 minute read
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Google Pixel Buds Pro

Google Pixel Buds Pro

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Reasons why you might like the Google Pixel Buds Pro

Overall Score 8.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.

  • Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating of IPX4
  • Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)
  • Battery Life of 11 hours
  • Has Usb Type-C
  • Number Of Microphones of 6 only
  • Has Ambient Sound Mode

IP ratings is the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).

Having a value of IPX4, the Google Pixel Buds Pro's rating is read as, the first value 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. The Google Pixel Buds Pro have a weight of 12.4g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Google Pixel Buds Pro are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking 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 more secure fit. Google Pixel Buds Pro are resistant to sweat 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.

ANC utilises advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.



The Google Pixel Buds Pro have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise. Google Pixel Buds Pro stay well in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces your environment noise well as preventing the device voice audio from leaking out . The Google Pixel Buds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines the sound produced by the earbuds.

Google Pixel Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. The Google Pixel Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through. The sound pressure level, 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. The Google Pixel Buds Pro's battery life is 11 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

This is given by the manufacturer, and the Google Pixel Buds Pro's case has a charge of 20 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself. 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 extended periods. Google Pixel Buds Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.

Google Pixel Buds Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and charging case. The Google Pixel Buds Pro support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

The Google Pixel Buds Pro have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Google Pixel Buds Pro have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. 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 provides 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 fine with your iPhone.

If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. 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.

Google Pixel Buds Pro have 6 microphones. Google Pixel Buds Pro use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the desired sound. The Google Pixel Buds Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds Google Pixel Buds Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears . If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Google Pixel Buds Pro support the find earbuds feature.

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

Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The Google Pixel Buds Pro have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. With the Google Pixel Buds Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

Google Pixel Buds Pro have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. The Google Pixel Buds Pro come with their own special pouch.

Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a cover can easily damage them.

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