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Google Pixel Buds Pro vs Sony WF-1000XM4
Google Pixel Buds Pro
Sony WF-1000XM4
Why is Google Pixel Buds Pro better than Sony WF-1000XM4?
- 3 hours longer battery life?
11 hoursvs8 hours - 5 mm bigger driver unit?
11 mmvs6 mm - 2 more microphone(s)?
6vs4 - 25% longer battery life of the charging case?
20 hoursvs16 hours - 2.2 g lighter?
12.4 gvs14.6 g
Why is Sony WF-1000XM4 better than Google Pixel Buds Pro?
- Has Dolby Atmos?
- Has a neodymium magnet?
- Has LDAC?
- Has AAC?
- 1 hours longer battery life (ANC)?
8 hoursvs7 hours
Price comparison
Google Pixel Buds Pro
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Sony WF-1000XM4
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User reviews
Overall rating
Features
Build quality
8.6/10
25 votes
8.9/10
18 votes
Sound quality
8.7/10
25 votes
9.4/10
19 votes
Design
8.5/10
25 votes
8.3/10
18 votes
Comfort
8.8/10
25 votes
7.8/10
19 votes
Battery life
9.0/10
24 votes
8.6/10
19 votes
Design
The fit of the earbuds.
The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against dust, while the second number refers to protection against liquid. E.g. a first number of 6 denotes that it is completely dustproof, and a second number of 7 denotes that the device can withstand full immersion in water.
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds together.
These earbuds come with wingtips that can be attached for a more secure fit. Wingtips come in handy for sports and other physical activities. When used correctly, they prevent the earbuds from falling off.
Resistance to sweat makes it ideal for use while doing sports.
The device is dustproof and water-resistant. Water-resistant devices can resist the penetration of water, such as powerful water jets, but not being submerged into water.
RGB lighting allows you to choose between millions of colors and customize the look of your PC components.
Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.
Sound quality
This type of device allows you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the volume to overcome background noise. Ideal for plane rides and morning commutes.
The device sits tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal which reduces background noise and prevents your music from leaking out.
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device. Bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass.
The lowest frequency at which the device produces audio. The lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.
The highest frequency at which device produces audio. The higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.
Dolby Atmos is a surround sound technology that allows sounds to be interpreted as three-dimensional objects. By doing so, Dolby Atmos allows for immersive, 360-degree sound.
impedance
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Google Pixel Buds Pro)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sony WF-1000XM4)
Impedance is the device’s electrical resistance to the current being pushed through it. The lower the impedance, the easier it is to get higher volume and requires less power.
sound pressure level
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Google Pixel Buds Pro)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sony WF-1000XM4)
Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
Devices with neodymium magnets are lighter and more powerful than those which use ferrite magnets. They also have more bass and clear high notes.
Power
The device's battery life (when in use) as given by the manufacturer. With a longer battery life you have to charge the device less often.
The battery life of the charging case as given by the manufacturer. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your headphones on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.
The battery life when using active noise cancellation (ANC), as given by the manufacturer.
The time it takes to fully charge the battery.
battery power
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Google Pixel Buds Pro)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sony WF-1000XM4)
Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
It supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad.
A solar battery takes its energy from light, and stores it in a self-recharging battery which never needs to be changed.
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
Connectivity
The USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.
Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high resolution audio. It can also automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.
aptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.
aptX Low Latency is a codec developed by Qualcomm. It uses Bluetooth 5.0 technology to provide low latency audio (around 40ms), which is useful when you want to avoid audio lag (e.g. when playing games).
aptX HD is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).
aptX is a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth. It is developed by Qualcomm, and supports 16-bit audio at a bit rate of 384kbps.
aptX Lossless is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 16-bit/44.1kHz audio (at a maximum bit rate of 1200kbps). This codec provides CD-quality audio without any loss of data.
audio latency
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Google Pixel Buds Pro)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sony WF-1000XM4)
Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your headphones/earbuds. Lower latency reduces audio lag, and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.
Features
Ambient sound mode uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard. It’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re jogging but still want to be able to hear traffic.
Sensors can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused, saving battery life.
You can use the app to play a sound from your earbuds to help you locate them.
Fast charging technologies, like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge or MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
Multipoint allows you to link to more Bluetooth devices and switch between them. For example you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The device has an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
A headset is one headphone or pair with a built-in microphone. Headsets can be used for apps that require communication i.e. Skype, games with voice chat, mobile phones, etc.
There is a control panel on the device body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.
When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Note: This may vary by region.
Microphone
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
These microphones are designed to filter out background noise from the desired sound. Especially useful in noisy environments.
mic sensitivity
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Google Pixel Buds Pro)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sony WF-1000XM4)
It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the microphone can pick up.
highest mic frequency
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Google Pixel Buds Pro)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sony WF-1000XM4)
The highest frequency that the mic can pick up. Better for recording treble.
lowest mic frequency
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Google Pixel Buds Pro)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sony WF-1000XM4)
The lowest frequency that the mic can pick up. Better for recording bass.
Price comparison
Google Pixel Buds Pro
Google Pixel Buds Pro - Noise Canceling Earbuds - Up to 31 Hour Battery Life with Charging Case - Bluetoo...Google Pixel Buds Pro - Noise Canceling Earbuds - Up to 31 Hour Battery Life with Charging Case - Bluetooth Headphones - Compatible with Android - Fog
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Sony WF-1000XM4
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Comments
Leo
1 year ago
10 / 10
Great product!!!
Leo
1 year ago
10 / 10
I am so happy with the pixel buds pro, awesome sound, NC works great, amazing battery life.. comfortable and look good. Highly recommended A++
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Erik
5 months ago
9 / 10
In a League of its own!
Erik
5 months ago
9 / 10
I NEVER write review, but for some reason I come out here to tell me over all exprecience. Special note: Ignore any review previous to OCT 2023. The firmware has simply made it a brand new, and a different experience. Buy once, forget about upgrading, SW updates will do the rest. The build and feel is good, and nice but not perfect. But the reason I've bought 4 units (1 unit was lost an earbud while skiing, but can still be paired to a new set. Other two units are gifts) of these over and over again is due to their robustness and ability to survive day to day beating. I live a tough lifestyle. Tech doesn't last long with me. I'm constantly on the road, and on the go. Therefore they see a lot of punishment. These bad boys have survived the washer on multiple occasions, being dropped, being smashed, being stepped on, they've sinked to the BOTTOM OF POOLS, they've been skiing and these bastards just don't quit. I've owned multiple top brand earbuds Bose, Samsungs, AKGs, you name it. They spend all day in my ears and I can tell you that nothing has survived like these. Google, good job in building tech that lasts! This is what will attract people to the Made By Google brand, apart from the standard IA and ambient computing philosophy. Sound Quality is amazing, and how it adapts to the environment, yet there are moments where I'd wish to get a little more... umph... The ONLY. You can really appreciate high quality streaming services at Max quality like Tidal. To finalize, I'd appreciate if the Made By Google team would give the battery case a boost for people who at times have to live on battery packs and are always on the move. Not sure if doubling the battery capacity would be
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Freaky Anubhav
2 years ago
5 / 10
This is a very good audio product which fits nice.
Freaky Anubhav
2 years ago
5 / 10
This is a very good audio product which fits nicely in ear and also has a awesome sound quality .