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Google Pixel Buds Pro vs Yamaha TW-E5B

What Pixel Buds Pro does better (5) and where TW-E5B wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Google Pixel Buds Pro
Google · 2022Pixel Buds Pro
6.8Score
5 advantages≈ $95
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Yamaha TW-E5B
Yamaha · 2022TW-E5B
6.5Score
2 advantages≈ $80
7.2Noise control & calls4.6
7.3Battery6.1
3.5Build & features7.4

Why is Pixel Buds Pro better than TW-E5B?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · TW-E5B: No
  2. Battery life11 h vs 8 h+38%
  3. Total with charging case31 h vs 30 h+3%
  4. Driver size11 mm vs 7 mm+57%
  5. Earbud weight (each)6.2 g vs 6.5 g+5%

Why is TW-E5B better than Pixel Buds Pro?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  2. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.2+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Yamaha TW-E5BYamaha TW-E5B≈ $806.5
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size11 mm7 mm
Number of drivers—2
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life11 h8 h
Battery life with ANC7 h—
Total with charging case31 h30 h
Charging time—1 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.2
Bluetooth codecs—aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—Yes
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle AssistantGoogle Assistant, Siri
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)6.2 g6.5 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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