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Apple AirPods 4 vs Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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Apple AirPods 4 ANC

Apple AirPods 4 ANC

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 4.3 g.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Up to 4 hours per charge.
KSh 24,000In Stock
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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 4.7 g per earbud.
  • Bluetooth 5.4 connection.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 28,000In Stock

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Apple AirPods Pro 3KSh 32,500
Apple AirPods Pro 2KSh 28,500
Sony WF-1000XM5KSh 25,500
Beats Fit ProKSh 25,000
Apple AirPods 5KSh 23,500
AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging CaseKSh 26,500
Sony WF-1000XM4KSh 29,500
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Our quick verdict

The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 is the stronger choice: it lasts longer between charges (up to 12 hours), while the Apple AirPods 4 ANC only costs KSh 4,000 less.

Connections

Apple AirPods 4 ANC
Bluetooth 5.3 connection
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
Bluetooth 5.4 connection

Weight

Apple AirPods 4 ANC
34.7 g for the case
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
65 g for the case

Fit

Apple AirPods 4 ANC
Open-fit design
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
Silicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L

Controls

Apple AirPods 4 ANC
Press once to play or pause media
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
Capacitive touch and swipe controls

Audio

Apple AirPods 4 ANC
Custom high dynamic range amplifier
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
Google Tensor A1 audio processing

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple AirPods 4 ANC

  • Lower price: KSh 24,000 (vs KSh 28,000).
  • Lighter charging case: 34.7 g versus 65 g.

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 12 hours (vs 4 hours).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).

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PriorityApple AirPods 4 ANCGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2
Weight4.3 grams4.7 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 4 hours per chargeUp to 12 hours / 48 hours with case (ANC off)
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.4
Water resistanceIP54 water and dust resistanceIP54 water and dust resistance
Charging5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time5 minutes provides up to 1.5 hours (ANC off)
SoftwareBuilt into supported Apple operating systemsWorks with the Google Pixel Buds app

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple AirPods 4 ANCGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2
BrandAppleGoogle
ModelAirPods 4 with Active Noise CancellationPixel Buds Pro 2
Announced20242024
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
ColorWhitePorcelain, Hazel, Wintergreen, Peony, Moonstone

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple AirPods 4 ANCGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2
Weight4.3 grams4.7g per earbud; 65g case with earbuds
Dimensions30.2 mm x 18.3 mm x 18.1 mmEarbud 22.74 x 23.08 x 17.03mm; case 49.9 x 63.3 x 25mm

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationApple AirPods 4 ANCGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2
Battery LifeUp to 4 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled; Up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge with noise control offUp to 12 hours / 48 hours with case (ANC off); 8 hours / 30 hours with case (ANC on)
Fast Charging5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time5 minutes provides up to 1.5 hours (ANC off)
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C (case)
Wireless ChargingYesYes (Qi case)

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationApple AirPods 4 ANCGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.4
ConnectorWireless audio connection—
Cable LengthNo audio cable included—
App SupportBuilt into supported Apple operating systems; no separate appGoogle Pixel Buds app on Android
Multipoint Connection—Yes

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationApple AirPods 4 ANCGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2
Voice AssistantSiriGemini and Google Assistant
SensorsOptical in-ear sensor; Motion-detecting accelerometer; Speech-detecting accelerometer; Force sensorCapacitive touch, IR proximity, accelerometer, gyroscope and Hall sensors
Special FeaturesLive Translation for communicating across languagesGoogle Tensor A1; Conversation Detection; Find My Device network

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationApple AirPods 4 ANCGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2
DriversCustom high-excursion Apple driverCustom-designed 11mm dynamic drivers
Active Noise CancellationYesActive Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal 2.0
Transparency / Ambient ModeAdaptive Audio; Transparency mode; Conversation AwarenessYes
Spatial AudioPersonalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head trackingSpatial Audio with head tracking on compatible Pixel devices
MicrophonesDual beamforming microphones; Inward-facing microphoneThree microphones per earbud
Audio FeaturesCustom high dynamic range amplifier; Adaptive Audio; Conversation Awareness; Voice Isolation; Adaptive EQ; Vent system for pressure equalization; H2 headphone chipGoogle Tensor A1 audio processing; multi-path signal processing; hearing wellness features

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationApple AirPods 4 ANCGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2
Case TypeCharging Case (USB-C) with speakerCharging case
Case Battery LifeUp to 20 hours of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation enabled; Up to 30 hours of listening time with noise control offIncluded in total battery figures above
Case ChargingWorks with USB-C connector, Apple Watch charger, or Qi-certified chargersUSB-C
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Wireless ChargingYesYes
Case Dimensions46.2 mm x 50.1 mm x 21.2 mm49.9 x 63.3 x 25mm
Case Weight34.7 grams65g with earbuds
Case FeaturesIncludes a speaker for use with Find My proximity viewProtective charging case

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationApple AirPods 4 ANCGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2
ControlsPress once to play or pause media; Press once to answer a call or mute or unmute; Press once for camera remote; Press twice to end a call; Press twice to skip forward; Press three times to skip back; Press and hold for Siri; Say "Hey Siri" or just "Siri"to do things like play a song, make a call, or get directionsCapacitive touch and swipe controls
Water & Dust ResistanceDust, sweat, and water resistant (IP54)IP54 earbuds; IPX4 case
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsOpen-fit designSilicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationApple AirPods 4 ANCGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2
Headphones / EarbudsAirPods 4 with Active Noise CancellationPixel Buds Pro 2 earbuds
Charging CaseCharging Case (USB-C) with speakerCharging case
Charging CableUSB-C charge cable sold separatelyUSB-C charging cable
Audio CableNot includedTrue wireless design
Ear Tips / AccessoriesOpen-fit designSilicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L
DocumentationDocumentationQuick start guide and safety documentation

Similarities

  • Both are rated IP54.
  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

For most buyers the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 is the better buy; the Apple AirPods 4 ANC makes sense if price matters most, as it costs less.

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