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7.2Noise control & calls8.8
Why is Pixel Buds 2a better than Air5?
Pixel Buds 2a has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Air5 better than Pixel Buds 2a?
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
- Driver size11 mm vs 13 mm+18%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | — | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 11 mm | 13 mm |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | — |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | — |
| Microphones | — | 6 |
| Noise reduction for calls | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 10 h | — |
| Battery life with ANC | 7 h | — |
| Total with charging case | — | 30 h |
| Battery capacity | — | 70 mAh |
| Charging time | — | 1.5 h |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth codecs | — | aptX Lossless, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | — | Yes |
| aptX | — | Yes |
| LDAC | — | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | — |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 4.7 g | — |
| Protection rating | IP54 | IPX5 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx5 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | — |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
