Google Pixel Buds Pro
See price on AmazonOverall Score 8.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Google Pixel Buds Pro | Raycon Fitness Earbuds |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX7 |
weight | 12.4g | 141.75g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✓ | ✗ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
is dust proof and water-resistant | ✗ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 11mm | 8mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 10Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 40,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 75dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 11hours | 12hours |
battery life of charging case | 20hours | 44hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 1hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5 | v5.3 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
has ldac | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 4only |
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 | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | ✗ | 1Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings is the level of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX7, the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes.
Compared to the Raycon Fitness Earbuds, Google Pixel Buds Pro have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
Google Pixel Buds Pro has a lower liquid rating than Raycon Fitness Earbuds
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a weight of 141.75g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro, at 12.4g
weigh less than the Raycon Fitness Earbuds with a difference -129.35g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Raycon Fitness Earbuds are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together.
Google Pixel Buds Pro also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the pair of earbuds together.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro come with wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have sweat resistance
Google Pixel Buds Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Raycon Fitness Earbuds are both dustproof and water-resistant.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have stereo speakers, what this means is that Raycon Fitness Earbuds's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro also have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.
Google Pixel Buds Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the devices ideal for flights and morning travels. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds and Google Pixel Buds Pro operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that suits your travel or that enhances your chill time.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds stay well in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size determines the loudness of the earbuds.
Google Pixel Buds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 3mm
, as many tend to believe 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 indicate that they deliver better quality sound.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.
Google Pixel Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
Raycon Fitness Earbuds produce a juicier bass than the Google Pixel Buds Pro
Raycon Fitness Earbuds's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device makes high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.
Google Pixel Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
Raycon Fitness Earbuds can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Google Pixel Buds Pro
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 Raycon Fitness Earbuds's battery life is 12 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
Google Pixel Buds Pro's battery life is
less than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 1 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, 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.
This is given by the vendor, and the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's case is said to have a charge of 44 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.
Google Pixel Buds Pro's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours,
less than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 24 hours
It requires 1 hours to fully charge the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.
Google Pixel Buds Pro takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Raycon Fitness Earbuds
Google Pixel Buds Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your device and case.
Google Pixel Buds Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Google Pixel Buds Pro too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Google Pixel Buds Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Google Pixel Buds Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Raycon Fitness Earbuds
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 a similar 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 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.
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.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have 4 microphones.
Google Pixel Buds Pro microphones are 6,
more than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Google Pixel Buds Pro 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 would still want to be able to hear traffic.
Google Pixel Buds Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .
If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Google Pixel Buds Pro support the find earbuds feature.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
Google Pixel Buds Pro support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro have a multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Raycon Fitness Earbuds
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call without missing notifications from another connected device.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro also support the mute function. It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
Google Pixel Buds Pro also have a control panel on them.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
Google Pixel Buds Pro too have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds come with a special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a casing can easily damage them.
Google Pixel Buds Pro also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.