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4.6Build & features2.1
Why is TE-BD21j better than Pixel Buds A-Series?
- Battery life9 h vs 5 h+80%
- Earbud weight (each)5.2 g vs 14 g2.7×
- Bluetooth version5.2 vs 5+4%
Why is Pixel Buds A-Series better than TE-BD21j?
- Driver size8 mm vs 12 mm+50%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | — | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Hybrid | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 8 mm | 12 mm |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 92 dB | — |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | — | No |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 9 h | 5 h |
| Charging time | 2 h | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5 |
| Bluetooth codecs | aptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBC | — |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | — |
| aptX | Yes | — |
| LDAC | No | — |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Voice assistant | — | Google Assistant |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 5.2 g | 14 g |
| Protection rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | — | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
