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Google Pixel Buds Pro vs JBL Live Flex

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

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Google Pixel Buds Pro

Google Pixel Buds Pro

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 6.2 g per earbud.
  • Bluetooth 5.0 connection.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 18,000In Stock
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JBL Live Flex

JBL Live Flex

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 10.4 g per earbud.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 17,500In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The JBL Live Flex has better water and dust protection (IP54) and lasts longer between charges (up to 40 hours), while the Google Pixel Buds Pro is lighter on the head and offers wireless charging and case wireless charging.

Weight

Google Pixel Buds Pro
6.2 g per earbud
JBL Live Flex
10.4 g per earbud

Connections

Google Pixel Buds Pro
Bluetooth 5.0 connection
JBL Live Flex
Bluetooth 5.3 connection

Fit

Google Pixel Buds Pro
Silicone ear tips, S/M/L
JBL Live Flex
Ear tips included

Controls

Google Pixel Buds Pro
Capacitive touch and swipe controls
JBL Live Flex
Touch Control

Water resistance

Google Pixel Buds Pro
IPX4 water and dust resistance
JBL Live Flex
IP54 water and dust resistance

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Google Pixel Buds Pro

  • Wireless charging: (Qi case).
  • Case wireless charging.
  • Lighter: 6.2 g each (vs 10.4 g).
  • Supports spatial audio.

JBL Live Flex

  • IP54 water and dust resistance (vs IPX4).
  • Longer rated battery life: up to 40 hours (vs 11 hours).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.3 (vs 5.0).
  • Lower price: KSh 17,500 (vs KSh 18,000).

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PriorityGoogle Pixel Buds ProJBL Live Flex
FitSilicone ear tips, S/M/LEar tips included
Weight6.2 g per earbud10.4 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 11 hours / 31 hours with case (ANC off)Up to 40 hours
ControlsCapacitive touch and swipe controlsTouch Control
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.3
Water resistanceIPX4 water and dust resistanceIP54 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Buds ProJBL Live Flex
BrandGoogleJBL
ModelPixel Buds ProLive Flex
Announced20222023
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
ColorCharcoal, Fog, Lemongrass, Coral, Bay, PorcelainBlack, Blue, Rose

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Buds ProJBL Live Flex
Weight6.2g per earbud; 62.4g case with earbuds10.4g per earpiece
DimensionsEarbud 22.33 x 22.03 x 23.72mm; case 63.2 x 50 x 25mm—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Buds ProJBL Live Flex
Battery LifeUp to 11 hours / 31 hours with case (ANC off); 7 hours / 20 hours with case (ANC on)Up to 40 hours; up to 6 hours with ANC on; up to 8 hours with ANC off
Fast Charging5 minutes provides up to 1 hourYes
Charging PortUSB-C (case)USB-C
Wireless ChargingYes (Qi case)No
Charging Time—2 hours from empty

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Buds ProJBL Live Flex
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.3
Multipoint ConnectionYesYes
App SupportGoogle Pixel Buds app on AndroidJBL Headphones app
Connector—Wireless audio connection
Cable Length—No audio cable

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Buds ProJBL Live Flex
Voice AssistantGoogle AssistantYes
SensorsCapacitive touch, IR proximity, motion accelerometer and gyroscope—
Special FeaturesGoogle Fast Pair; Audio Switch; Find My DeviceTrue Wireless

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Buds ProJBL Live Flex
DriversCustom-designed 11mm dynamic drivers12 mm dynamic drivers
Active Noise CancellationActive Noise Cancellation with Silent SealTrue Adaptive Noise Canceling
Transparency / Ambient ModeYesAmbient Aware, TalkThru
Spatial AudioSpatial Audio with head tracking on compatible Pixel devicesSpatial Sound
MicrophonesThree microphones per earbud6 microphones
Audio FeaturesVolume EQ; five-band EQ; active in-ear pressure reliefVoice Aware
Frequency Response—20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance—32Ω

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Buds ProJBL Live Flex
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeIncluded in total battery figures above—
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Wireless ChargingYesNo
Case Dimensions63.2 x 50 x 25mm—
Case Weight62.4g with earbuds52g
Case FeaturesProtective charging caseStandard charging case
Case Water & Dust Resistance—IPX2

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Buds ProJBL Live Flex
ControlsCapacitive touch and swipe controlsTouch Control
Water & Dust ResistanceIPX4 earbuds; IPX2 caseIP54, Water resistant
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsSilicone ear tips, S/M/LEar tips included

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Buds ProJBL Live Flex
Headphones / EarbudsPixel Buds Pro earbudsJBL Live Flex earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-C charging cableType-C USB charging cable
Audio CableTrue wireless designNot included
Ear Tips / AccessoriesSilicone ear tips, S/M/LEar tips
DocumentationQuick start guide and safety documentationWarranty / Warning (W / !); Product Quick Start Guide / Safety Sheet (S / i)

Similarities

  • Both work with a companion app.
  • 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

Get the JBL Live Flex if you want better water and dust protection and longer battery life, or the Google Pixel Buds Pro if you would rather have a lighter fit and wireless charging.

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