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Google Pixel Buds Pro

Name: Google Pixel Buds Pro
Brand: Google
SKU: B0B1N7SGMZ
Price: 169.94 USD

Does Google's first "pro" set of earbuds come out on top?

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Noise Isolation / ANC

5.3/ 10

5.3

0.010.0

At 5.3, its noise isolation / ANC beats 44% of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 133 of the 271 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds

8 hAbove average

8 h

3 h16 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 243 of 271 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case

20 hBelow average

20 h

7 h60 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 245 of 271 we've cataloged.

IP Rating

IP54

IPX433%IP5516%IP5415%IPX512%

IP54 appears on 15% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Noise Cancellation Type

ActiveMost common

Active61%Passive14%None9%Adaptive8%

Active is the most common — on 61% of the 172 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds: 8 h
Battery Life With Case: 20 h
Charging Method: USB-C, Wireless (Qi)
Battery Life Anc On: 7 h
Battery Life Wireless: 11 h
Fast Charging: Yes

Build

IP Rating: IP54
Sweat Resistance: Yes
Water Resistance: Yes

Sound

Noise Cancellation Type: Active
Ambient Mode: Yes
Anc Modes: Off,anc,transparency
Driver Count: 1
Driver Size: 11 mm
Driver Type: Dynamic

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 5.4
Bluetooth Codec: SBC, AAC
Bluetooth Range: 21 m
Connection Type: Bluetooth
Headphone Jack: No
Multipoint Devices: Yes - 2 devices

Design

Earbud Form Factor: In-ear
Case Dimensions: 49.9×63.3×25 mm
Color Options: Bay, Porcelain, Coral, Charcoal, Fog, Lemongrass
Ear Tip Sizes Included: S, M, L
Wearing Style: Wingtip stabilizers
Weight Per Earbud: 4.7 g
Weight With Case: 62.4 g

Features

Certified For: Fast Pair, Google Assistant integration
Companion App: Yes
Control Type: Touch controls
Eq Customization: Yes
Find My Device: Find My Device (Google)
Gaming Mode: Yes
Auto Connect: Yes
Auto Pause: Yes
Mono Mode: Yes
Spatial Audio: Yes, head tracking
Voice Assistant Support: Google Assistant

Identity

Model Number: Pixel Buds Pro

Microphone

Count: 3
Noise Reduction Type: Active
Type: Triple microphone

Release

Date: 2024-08-13
Msrp Usd: 199 USD
Year: 2022

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating

6.9/ 10

Worth a look

Reviewed byJasper LastoriaWriterReviewed September 2022

Noise cancelling7.9

Isolation5.3

Battery life6.6

Comfort & fit7.5

Connectivity5.0

Design6.7

The verdict

Promising on paper, the Google Pixel Buds Pro brings active noise canceling (ANC) and a redesigned earbud to the table. The case now sports an IPX2 water-resistant build to go with the buds' IPX4 rating. The vastly improved battery life and noise canceling combined with the Google Assistant integration are the driving reasons to give this one a whirl.

✓What we like

✓ANC and Transparency mode

✓Hands-free Google Assistant access

✓Water resistant case and buds

✓Fast, wireless, and USB-C charging

✓Battery life

✓Fast Pair and multipoint

✕What could be better

✕AAC and SBC codecs only, no aptX

✕Fit is a bit loose

✕Price

✕Missing features at launch

Read the full SoundGuys review →

Lab data

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Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.

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Google Pixel Buds ProSoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve

Measured frequency response (dB) against the SoundGuys house target — the dashed curve. The closer the measured line tracks the target, the more neutral the tuning; peaks ride above the target, dips fall below it.

Frequency response — measurement data

Google Pixel Buds Pro: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Response (dB)
20	11.1
25	11.1
32	11.5
40	11.7
50	11.1
63	8.9
80	6.2
100	4.7
125	3.8
160	3.0
200	2.8
250	2.0
315	1.9
400	2.0
500	0.7
630	-0.7
800	-0.2
1000	0.0
1250	1.7
1600	6.8
2000	11.7
2500	14.6
3150	13.5
4000	16.5
5000	14.2
6300	12.3
8000	12.0
10000	2.8
12500	-3.4
16000	-11.5
20000	-22.7

Google Pixel Buds Pro

Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Passive isolation — measurement data

Google Pixel Buds Pro: passive isolation, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Attenuation (dB)
21	4.1
26	5.4
33	4.5
41	4.5
52	5.1
65	5.6
82	6.1
103	7.9
130	2.0
163	6.3
205	7.9
259	7.3
325	11.4
410	16.8
516	13.4
613	9.4
772	18.2
972	17.9
1220	19.9
1540	20.1
1940	20.4
2440	26.4
3070	26.6
3870	24.6
4870	25.4
6130	24.6
7720	26.9
9720	29.8
12200	28.8
15400	26.6
19400	39.1

Google Pixel Buds Pro

Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Noise cancelling — measurement data

Google Pixel Buds Pro: noise cancelling, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Total attenuation (dB)
21	4.1
26	8.4
33	13.2
41	16.1
52	20.3
65	24.9
82	29.8
103	30.2
130	26.3
163	30.3
205	26.6
259	23.4
325	22.0
410	22.0
516	22.0
613	12.5
772	16.9
972	21.5
1220	22.6
1540	22.9
1940	20.5
2440	25.4
3070	27.1
3870	21.0
4870	19.3
6130	22.1
7720	26.1
9720	29.1
12200	27.9
15400	26.3
19400	38.7