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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 vs Sony WF-1000XM5

What Pixel Buds Pro 2 does better (3) and where WF-1000XM5 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-1000XM5
Sony · 2023WF-1000XM5
7.2Score
0 advantages≈ $180
7.2Noise control & calls8.7
8.8Battery7.4
5.3Build & features3.8

Why is Pixel Buds Pro 2 better than WF-1000XM5?

  1. Total with charging case48 h vs 24 h2×
  2. Driver size11 mm vs 8.4 mm+31%
  3. Earbud weight (each)4.7 g vs 5.9 g+26%

Why is WF-1000XM5 better than Pixel Buds Pro 2?

WF-1000XM5 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Sony WF-1000XM5Sony WF-1000XM5≈ $1807.2
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size11 mm8.4 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—6
Battery & charging
Battery life12 h12 h
Battery life with ANC8 h8 h
Total with charging case48 h24 h
Charging time—1.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.3
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle AssistantAlexa, Google Assistant
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.7 g5.9 g
Protection ratingIP54IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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