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Google Pixel Buds Pro
Does Google's first "pro" set of earbuds come out on top?
noise cancelling
7.9/ 10
ANCNoise cancelling7.9
0.010.0
At 7.9, its noise cancelling beats 48% of wireless earbuds we've measured.
Measured on 91 of the 264 we've cataloged.
See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation · Noise cancelling
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Key specs
Battery Life Earbuds
11 hAbove average11 h
2 h15 h
above average for wireless earbuds — based on 248 of 264 we've cataloged.
Battery Life With Case
20 hBelow average20 h
7 h60 h
below average for wireless earbuds — based on 246 of 264 we've cataloged.
IP Rating
IPX4Most commonIPX435%IP5517%IP5416%IPX510%
IPX4 is the most common — on 35% of the 243 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 264).
Noise Cancellation Type
ActiveMost commonActive60%Passive16%Hybrid9%None8%
Active is the most common — on 60% of the 177 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 264).
Battery
- Battery Life Earbuds
- 11 h
- Battery Life With Case
- 20 h
- Charging Method
- USB-C, Wireless (Qi)
- Battery Life Anc On
- 7 h
- Fast Charging
- Yes
Build
- IP Rating
- IPX4
- Sweat Resistance
- Yes
- Water Resistance
- Yes
- Material Case
- Plastic
- Material Chassis Primary
- Plastic
Sound
- Noise Cancellation Type
- Active
- Ambient Mode
- Yes
- Anc Modes
- Off,anc,transparency
- Driver Count
- 1
- Driver Size
- 11 mm
- Driver Type
- Dynamic
- Frequency Response Signature
- Warm
- Adaptive Anc
- No
- Passive Isolation
- 20 dB
Connectivity
- Bluetooth Version
- 5.0
- 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
- 25×50×63 mm
- Color Options
- Lemongrass, Charcoal, Fog, Coral, Bay, Porcelain
- Ear Tip Material
- Silicone
- Ear Tip Sizes Included
- S, M, L
- Wearing Style
- Deep insert
- Weight Per Earbud
- 6.2 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
- Yes
- 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
- Dual microphone
Release
- Date
- 2022-07-28
- Msrp Usd
- 199 USD
- Year
- 2022
Lab data
How we test ›Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
Google Pixel Buds ProSoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.
| 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.
| 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.
| 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 |
SoundGuys review
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.
✓Liked: ANC and Transparency mode, Hands-free Google Assistant access, Water resistant case and buds, Fast, wireless, and USB-C charging
✕Could be better: AAC and SBC codecs only, no aptX, Fit is a bit loose, Price, Missing features at launch
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