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Google Pixel Buds A-Series vs Panasonic RZ-S50W

What Pixel Buds A-Series does better (1) and where RZ-S50W wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Google Pixel Buds A-Series
Google · 2020Pixel Buds A-Series
3.8Score
1 advantage≈ $75
vs
Panasonic RZ-S50W
Panasonic · 2020RZ-S50W
5.6Score
3 advantages≈ $80
Higher score
3.0Noise control & calls7.2
2.1Build & features3.1

Why is Pixel Buds A-Series better than RZ-S50W?

  1. Driver size12 mm vs 8 mm+50%

Why is RZ-S50W better than Pixel Buds A-Series?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · Pixel Buds A-Series: Yes
  2. Battery life5 h vs 7.5 h+50%
  3. Earbud weight (each)14 g vs 7 g2×
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size12 mm8 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life5 h7.5 h
Battery life with ANC—6.5 h
Charging time—2 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)14 g7 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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