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Google Pixel Buds A-Series vs OnePlus Buds 4

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

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Google Pixel Buds A-Series

Google Pixel Buds A-Series

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 5.06 g per earbud.
  • Up to 24 hours with the case.
  • Bluetooth 5.0 connection.
  • No noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 15,500In Stock
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OnePlus Buds 4

OnePlus Buds 4

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 40 g for the case.
  • Bluetooth 5.4 connection.
  • IP55 water and dust resistance.
  • Battery life: up to 11 hours per bud (ANC off.
KSh 16,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The OnePlus Buds 4 is the stronger choice: it has better water and dust protection (IP55) and active noise cancellation and lasts longer between charges (up to 11 hours), while the Google Pixel Buds A-Series only costs KSh 500 less.

Weight

Google Pixel Buds A-Series
42.8 g for the case
OnePlus Buds 4
40 g for the case

Fit

Google Pixel Buds A-Series
Silicone ear tips, S/M/L
OnePlus Buds 4
True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds

Noise cancellation

Google Pixel Buds A-Series
No noise cancellation
OnePlus Buds 4
Active noise cancellation

Connections

Google Pixel Buds A-Series
Bluetooth 5.0
OnePlus Buds 4
Bluetooth 5.4

Water resistance

Google Pixel Buds A-Series
IPX4 water and dust resistance
OnePlus Buds 4
IP55 water and dust resistance

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Google Pixel Buds A-Series

  • Lower price: KSh 15,500 (vs KSh 16,000).

OnePlus Buds 4

  • IP55 water and dust resistance (vs IPX4).
  • Active noise cancellation.
  • Longer rated battery life: up to 11 hours (vs 5 hours).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.0).
  • Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2021).
  • Ambient mode to hear your surroundings.

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityGoogle Pixel Buds A-SeriesOnePlus Buds 4
FitSilicone ear tips, S/M/LTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
Weight5.06 g per earbud4.5 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 24 hours with the caseUp to 11 hours per bud (ANC off, AAC)/9 hours (LHDC)
ControlsCapacitive touch controlsTouch: swipe for volume, taps for play/pause/track, long-press for ANC toggle
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.4
Water resistanceIPX4 water and dust resistanceIP55 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Buds A-SeriesOnePlus Buds 4
BrandGoogleOnePlus
ModelPixel Buds A-SeriesBuds 4
Announced20212025
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
ColorClearly White, Dark Olive, Charcoal, SeaZen Green, Storm Gray

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Buds A-SeriesOnePlus Buds 4
Weight5.06g per earbud; 42.8g case with earbudsEarbud: 4.5g each; Case: 40g
DimensionsEarbud 20.7 x 29.3 x 17.5mm; case 63 x 47 x 25mm—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Buds A-SeriesOnePlus Buds 4
Battery LifeUp to 5 hours; up to 24 hours with charging caseUp to 11 hours per bud (ANC off, AAC)/9 hours (LHDC); Case: Up to 34 hours additional (ANC off)
Fast Charging15 minutes provides up to 3 hours—
Charging PortUSB-C (case)USB-C, 10 minutes for 11 hours (ANC off)
Wireless ChargingNo—
Charging Time—10 minutes for 11 hours (ANC off); Full charge: 1 hour for earbuds, 2 hours for case

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Buds A-SeriesOnePlus Buds 4
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth 5.4, LHDC 5.0 for Hi-Res, 47ms low latency, Google Fast Pair
BluetoothBluetooth 5.05.4 with dual-device connection
App SupportGoogle Pixel Buds app on Android—

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Buds A-SeriesOnePlus Buds 4
Voice AssistantGoogle Assistant—
SensorsCapacitive touch and IR proximity sensors—
Special FeaturesGoogle Fast Pair; real-time translation on supported devicesDual DACs; Hi-Res Audio; Golden Sound personalization

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Buds A-SeriesOnePlus Buds 4
DriversCustom-designed 12mm dynamic drivers11mm woofer (30-layer ceramic-metal) + 6mm tweeter (flat diaphragm) per earbud
Audio CodecsAAC, SBC—
Active Noise CancellationNoAdaptive ANC up to 55dB, real-time adjustment, Transparency Mode
Transparency / Ambient ModeNo—
Spatial AudioNo—
MicrophonesDual beamforming microphones3 per earbud (feed-forward, talk, feed-back) with AI clear calls
Audio FeaturesAdaptive Sound; Bass BoostDual DACs, Hi-Res Audio, OnePlus 3D Audio with head tracking, Golden Sound personalization, BassWave, Sound Master EQ
Frequency Response—20Hz – 40kHz (with LHDC)

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Buds A-SeriesOnePlus Buds 4
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeIncluded in total battery figures aboveIncluded in the total battery-life figures above
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Wireless ChargingNo—
Case Dimensions63 x 47 x 25mm—
Case Weight42.8g with earbuds40g
Case FeaturesProtective charging caseProtective charging case

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Buds A-SeriesOnePlus Buds 4
ControlsCapacitive touch controlsTouch: swipe for volume, taps for play/pause/track, long-press for ANC toggle
Water & Dust ResistanceIPX4 (earbuds)IP55 (earbuds)
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsSilicone ear tips, S/M/L—

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Buds A-SeriesOnePlus Buds 4
Headphones / EarbudsPixel Buds A-Series earbudsBuds 4 earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-C charging cableUSB-C charging cable
Audio CableTrue wireless designTrue wireless design
Ear Tips / AccessoriesSilicone ear tips, S/M/LEar tips/accessories supplied for the product design
DocumentationQuick start guide and safety documentationQuick start and safety documentation

Similarities

  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.

In summary

For most buyers the OnePlus Buds 4 is the better buy; the Google Pixel Buds A-Series makes sense if price matters most, as it costs less.

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In-stock alternatives

JBL Endurance Peak 3For Google Pixel Buds A-SeriesJBL Endurance Peak 3View product ↗CMF Ear (R) B171 2024For Google Pixel Buds A-SeriesCMF Ear (R) B171 2024View product ↗OnePlus Buds Pro 3For OnePlus Buds 4OnePlus Buds Pro 3View product ↗Shokz OpenFit AirFor OnePlus Buds 4Shokz OpenFit AirView product ↗

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