Google Pixel Buds Pro Review

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that 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. The Google Pixel Buds Pro have a weight of 12.4g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

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 have no wires. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together. 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 have sweat resistance 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, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to counter it.

In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The Google Pixel Buds Pro have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise. The Google Pixel Buds Pro stay well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.

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 basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size dictates the sound made by the earbuds. The Google Pixel Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Google Pixel Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it. The sound pressure level, 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.

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 given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Google Pixel Buds Pro's case is said to have a charge of 20 hours.

A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge 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 for the first time.

Google Pixel Buds Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a compatible charging pad. 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 display the charging state of your device and case. The Google Pixel Buds Pro support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. 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.

Google Pixel Buds Pro have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. 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 iPad. If you intend on using these with Android , 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 can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio. The Google Pixel Buds Pro have 6 microphones.

The Google Pixel Buds Pro have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The Google Pixel Buds Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them Google Pixel Buds Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused. If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Google Pixel Buds Pro support the find earbuds feature.

Google Pixel Buds Pro support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device. Google Pixel Buds Pro have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint 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 mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Google Pixel Buds Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

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

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