Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
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| Feature |  Apple AirPods Pro 3 |  Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 29,000.00 | KSh 28,000.00 |
| Drivers | Custom high-excursion Apple driver | Custom-designed 11mm dynamic drivers |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal 2.0 |
| Battery Life | Up to 8 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled (up to 7.5 hours with Spatial Audio and Head Tracking enabled); Up to 6.5 hours of listening time on a single charge with heart rate sensing during workouts; Up to 10 hours of listening time on a single charge in Transparency using the Hearing Aid feature | Up to 12 hours / 48 hours with case (ANC off); 8 hours / 30 hours with case (ANC on) |
| Water & Dust Resistance | Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP57): AirPods Pro and charging case | IP54 earbuds; IPX4 case |
| Weight | 5.55 grams | 4.7g per earbud; 65g case with earbuds |
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General
| Specification | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | |
| Model | AirPods Pro 3 | Pixel Buds Pro 2 |
| Announced | 2025 | 2024 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Porcelain, Hazel, Wintergreen, Peony, Moonstone |
Design
| Specification | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 5.55 grams | 4.7g per earbud; 65g case with earbuds |
| Dimensions | 30.9 mm x 19.2 mm x 27.0 mm | Earbud 22.74 x 23.08 x 17.03mm; case 49.9 x 63.3 x 25mm |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 8 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled (up to 7.5 hours with Spatial Audio and Head Tracking enabled); Up to 6.5 hours of listening time on a single charge with heart rate sensing during workouts; Up to 10 hours of listening time on a single charge in Transparency using the Hearing Aid feature | Up to 12 hours / 48 hours with case (ANC off); 8 hours / 30 hours with case (ANC on) |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time | 5 minutes provides up to 1.5 hours (ANC off) |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C (case) |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes (Qi case) |
Connectivity
| Specification | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Connector | N/A - wireless audio connection | — |
| Cable Length | N/A - no audio cable included | — |
| App Support | Built into supported Apple operating systems; no separate app | Google Pixel Buds app on Android |
| Multipoint Connection | — | Yes |
Features
| Specification | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Gemini and Google Assistant |
| Sensors | Skin-detect sensor; Motion-detecting accelerometer; Speech-detecting accelerometer; Heart rate sensor for workouts; Touch control | Capacitive touch, IR proximity, accelerometer, gyroscope and Hall sensors |
| Special Features | Live Translation for communicating across languages; Hearing Test; Hearing Aid; Automatic Conversation Boost when using Hearing Aid feature; Hearing Protection | Google Tensor A1; Conversation Detection; Find My Device network |
Audio
| Specification | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | Custom high-excursion Apple driver | Custom-designed 11mm dynamic drivers |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal 2.0 |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Adaptive Audio; Transparency mode; Conversation Awareness | Yes |
| Spatial Audio | Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking | Spatial Audio with head tracking on compatible Pixel devices |
| Microphones | Dual beamforming microphones; Inward-facing microphone | Three microphones per earbud |
| Audio Features | Custom high dynamic range amplifier; Adaptive Audio; Conversation Awareness; Voice Isolation; Personalized Volume; Loud Sound Reduction; Adaptive EQ; Studio-quality audio recording; Vent system for pressure equalization; Apple H2 headphone chip; Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband chip in MagSafe Charging Case | Google Tensor A1 audio processing; multi-path signal processing; hearing wellness features |
Charging Case
| Specification | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker and lanyard loop | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Up to 24 hours of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation enabled | Included in total battery figures above |
| Case Charging | Works with MagSafe charger, Apple Watch charger, Qi-certified chargers, or USB-C connector | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Case Dimensions | 47.2 mm x 62.2 mm x 21.8 mm | 49.9 x 63.3 x 25mm |
| Case Weight | 43.99 grams | 65g with earbuds |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | IP57 | — |
| Case Features | Includes a speaker for use with Find My | Protective charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Press 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 to switch between listening modes; Swipe up or down to adjust volume | Capacitive touch and swipe controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP57): AirPods Pro and charging case | IP54 earbuds; IPX4 case |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Silicone ear tips (five sizes: XXS, XS, S, M, L) | Silicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | AirPods Pro 3 | Pixel Buds Pro 2 earbuds |
| Charging Case | MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker and lanyard loop | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | N/A - USB-C charge cable sold separately | USB-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - not included | N/A - true wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Silicone ear tips (five sizes: XXS, XS, S, M, L) | Silicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L |
| Documentation | Documentation | Quick start guide and safety documentation |