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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 vs Apple AirPods 5

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

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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 5

Apple AirPods 5

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 4.3 g per earbud.
  • Bluetooth 5.3 connection.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • 5 minutes in case provides around 1 hour.
KSh 23,500In Stock
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Apple AirPods 4 ANCKSh 24,000
Sony WF-1000XM5KSh 25,500
AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging CaseKSh 26,500
Soundcore Liberty 5 ProKSh 29,500
Sony WF-1000XM4KSh 29,500
Apple AirPods Pro 2KSh 28,500
Bose QuietComfort Ultra EarbudsKSh 29,000
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Our quick verdict

The Apple AirPods 5 has better water and dust protection (IP57) and lasts longer between charges (up to 20 hours), while the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 offers wireless charging and case wireless charging.

Weight

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
4.7 g per earbud
Apple AirPods 5
4.3 g per earbud

Connections

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
Bluetooth 5.4 connection
Apple AirPods 5
Bluetooth 5.3 connection

Fit

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
Silicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L
Apple AirPods 5
Open-fit design

Controls

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
Capacitive touch and swipe controls
Apple AirPods 5
Force sensor for playback, calls and listening modes

Water resistance

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
IP54 water and dust resistance
Apple AirPods 5
IP57 water and dust resistance

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

  • Wireless charging: (Qi case).
  • Case wireless charging.
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).

Apple AirPods 5

  • IP57 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
  • Longer rated battery life: up to 20 hours (vs 12 hours).
  • Newer model: released in 2026 (vs 2024).
  • Lower price: KSh 23,500 (vs KSh 28,000).

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PriorityGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2Apple AirPods 5
Weight4.7 g per earbud4.3 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 12 hours / 48 hours with case (ANC off)Up to 4 hours per charge; 20 hours with the case
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.3
Water resistanceIP54 water and dust resistanceIP57 water and dust resistance
Charging5 minutes provides up to 1.5 hours (ANC off)5 minutes in case provides around 1 hour
SoftwareWorks with the Google Pixel Buds appBuilt into supported Apple operating systems

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2Apple AirPods 5
BrandGoogleApple
ModelPixel Buds Pro 2AirPods 5
Announced20242026
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
ColorPorcelain, Hazel, Wintergreen, Peony, MoonstoneWhite

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2Apple AirPods 5
Weight4.7g per earbud; 65g case with earbuds4.3 g per earbud
DimensionsEarbud 22.74 x 23.08 x 17.03mm; case 49.9 x 63.3 x 25mm30.2 x 18.3 x 18.1 mm per earbud

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2Apple AirPods 5
Battery LifeUp to 12 hours / 48 hours with case (ANC off); 8 hours / 30 hours with case (ANC on)Up to 4 hours per charge with ANC enabled
Fast Charging5 minutes provides up to 1.5 hours (ANC off)5 minutes in case provides around 1 hour
Charging PortUSB-C (case)USB-C (charging case)
Wireless ChargingYes (Qi case)No

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2Apple AirPods 5
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.3
Multipoint ConnectionYes—
App SupportGoogle Pixel Buds app on AndroidBuilt into supported Apple operating systems; no separate app
Connector—Wireless audio connection
Cable Length—No audio cable

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2Apple AirPods 5
Voice AssistantGemini and Google AssistantSiri
SensorsCapacitive touch, IR proximity, accelerometer, gyroscope and Hall sensorsOptical in-ear sensor; motion- and speech-detecting accelerometers; force sensor
Special FeaturesGoogle Tensor A1; Conversation Detection; Find My Device networkLive Translation; Conversation Awareness; Siri Interactions

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2Apple AirPods 5
DriversCustom-designed 11mm dynamic driversCustom high-excursion Apple driver
Active Noise CancellationActive Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal 2.0Yes
Transparency / Ambient ModeYesTransparency and Adaptive Audio
Spatial AudioSpatial Audio with head tracking on compatible Pixel devicesPersonalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
MicrophonesThree microphones per earbudDual beam-forming microphones and inward-facing microphone
Audio FeaturesGoogle Tensor A1 audio processing; multi-path signal processing; hearing wellness featuresH2 chip; Adaptive EQ; Voice Isolation; studio-quality audio recording

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2Apple AirPods 5
Case TypeCharging caseCharging Case (USB-C)
Case Battery LifeIncluded in total battery figures aboveUp to 20 hours total with ANC enabled
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Wireless ChargingYesNo
Case Dimensions49.9 x 63.3 x 25mm46.2 x 50.1 x 21.2 mm
Case Weight65g with earbuds32.3 g
Case FeaturesProtective charging caseUSB-C charging and status indicator

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2Apple AirPods 5
ControlsCapacitive touch and swipe controlsForce sensor for playback, calls and listening modes; Siri voice control
Water & Dust ResistanceIP54 earbuds; IPX4 caseIP57 earbuds and charging case
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsSilicone ear tips, XS/S/M/LOpen-fit design

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2Apple AirPods 5
Headphones / EarbudsPixel Buds Pro 2 earbudsAirPods 5
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging Case (USB-C)
Charging CableUSB-C charging cableUSB-C cable sold separately
Audio CableTrue wireless designTrue wireless design
Ear Tips / AccessoriesSilicone ear tips, XS/S/M/LOpen-fit design
DocumentationQuick start guide and safety documentationDocumentation

Similarities

  • 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.
  • Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.

In summary

For most buyers the Apple AirPods 5 is the better buy; the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 makes sense if you want wireless charging.

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