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Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

What AirPods Pro 3 does better (1) and where Pixel Buds Pro 2 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Apple AirPods Pro 3
Apple · 2025AirPods Pro 3
9.0Score
1 advantage≈ $220
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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
Google · 2024Pixel Buds Pro 2
8.3Score
3 advantages≈ $190
7.2Noise control & calls7.2
6.7Battery8.8
9.5Build & features5.3

Why is AirPods Pro 3 better than Pixel Buds Pro 2?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%

Why is Pixel Buds Pro 2 better than AirPods Pro 3?

  1. Total with charging case24 h vs 48 h2×
  2. Battery life10 h vs 12 h+20%
  3. Earbud weight (each)5.6 g vs 4.7 g+18%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—11 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Head trackingYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h12 h
Battery life with ANC8 h8 h
Total with charging case24 h48 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h5 min → 1 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.4
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantSiriGoogle Assistant
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.6 g4.7 g
Protection ratingIP57IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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