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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 vs Sony WF-1000XM4

What Pixel Buds Pro 2 does better (3) and where WF-1000XM4 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
Google · 2024Pixel Buds Pro 2
8.3Score
3 advantages≈ $190
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Sony WF-1000XM4
Sony · 2021WF-1000XM4
7.6Score
0 advantages≈ $160
7.2Noise control & calls7.2
8.8Battery8.8
5.3Build & features2.9

Why is Pixel Buds Pro 2 better than WF-1000XM4?

  1. Driver size11 mm vs 6 mm+83%
  2. Bluetooth version5.4 vs 5.2+4%
  3. Earbud weight (each)4.7 g vs 7.3 g+55%

Why is WF-1000XM4 better than Pixel Buds Pro 2?

WF-1000XM4 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Sony WF-1000XM4Sony WF-1000XM4≈ $1607.6
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size11 mm6 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life12 h12 h
Battery life with ANC8 h—
Total with charging case48 h—
Charging time—1.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.2
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.7 g7.3 g
Protection ratingIP54IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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