Google Pixel Buds Pro vs Apple AirPods 4
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| Feature |  Google Pixel Buds Pro |  Apple AirPods 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 18,000.00 | KSh 18,500.00 |
| Drivers | Custom-designed 11mm dynamic drivers | Custom high-excursion Apple driver |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal | No |
| Battery Life | Up to 11 hours / 31 hours with case (ANC off); 7 hours / 20 hours with case (ANC on) | Up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 earbuds; IPX2 case | Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP54) |
| Weight | 6.2g per earbud; 62.4g case with earbuds | 4.3 grams |
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General
| Specification | Google Pixel Buds Pro | Apple AirPods 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | |
| Model | Pixel Buds Pro | AirPods 4 |
| Announced | 2022 | 2024 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Charcoal, Fog, Lemongrass, Coral, Bay, Porcelain | White |
Design
| Specification | Google Pixel Buds Pro | Apple AirPods 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 6.2g per earbud; 62.4g case with earbuds | 4.3 grams |
| Dimensions | Earbud 22.33 x 22.03 x 23.72mm; case 63.2 x 50 x 25mm | 30.2 mm x 18.3 mm x 18.1 mm |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Google Pixel Buds Pro | Apple AirPods 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 11 hours / 31 hours with case (ANC off); 7 hours / 20 hours with case (ANC on) | Up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes provides up to 1 hour | 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time |
| Charging Port | USB-C (case) | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Yes (Qi case) | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Google Pixel Buds Pro | Apple AirPods 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | — |
| App Support | Google Pixel Buds app on Android | Built into supported Apple operating systems; no separate app |
| Connector | — | N/A - wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | — | N/A - no audio cable included |
Features
| Specification | Google Pixel Buds Pro | Apple AirPods 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Siri |
| Sensors | Capacitive touch, IR proximity, motion accelerometer and gyroscope | Optical in-ear sensor; Motion-detecting accelerometer; Speech-detecting accelerometer; Force sensor |
| Special Features | Google Fast Pair; Audio Switch; Find My Device | Voice Isolation, Siri (Hey Siri or Siri), Find My support, quick-press controls |
Audio
| Specification | Google Pixel Buds Pro | Apple AirPods 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | Custom-designed 11mm dynamic drivers | Custom high-excursion Apple driver |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal | No |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | No |
| Spatial Audio | Spatial Audio with head tracking on compatible Pixel devices | Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking |
| Microphones | Three microphones per earbud | Dual beamforming microphones; Inward-facing microphone |
| Audio Features | Volume EQ; five-band EQ; active in-ear pressure relief | Custom high dynamic range amplifier; Voice Isolation; Adaptive EQ; Vent system for pressure equalization; H2 headphone chip |
Charging Case
| Specification | Google Pixel Buds Pro | Apple AirPods 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging Case (USB-C) |
| Case Battery Life | Included in total battery figures above | Up to 30 hours of listening time |
| Case Charging | USB-C | Works with USB-C connector |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | Yes | No |
| Case Dimensions | 63.2 x 50 x 25mm | 46.2 mm x 50.1 mm x 21.2 mm |
| Case Weight | 62.4g with earbuds | 32.3 grams |
| Case Features | Protective charging case | Standard charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Google Pixel Buds Pro | Apple AirPods 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Capacitive touch and swipe 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 for Siri; Say "Hey Siri" or just "Siri"to do things like play a song, make a call, or get directions |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 earbuds; IPX2 case | Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP54) |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Silicone ear tips, S/M/L | N/A - open-fit design |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Google Pixel Buds Pro | Apple AirPods 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Pixel Buds Pro earbuds | AirPods 4 |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging Case (USB-C) |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | N/A - USB-C charge cable sold separately |
| Audio Cable | N/A - true wireless design | N/A - not included |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Silicone ear tips, S/M/L | N/A - open-fit design |
| Documentation | Quick start guide and safety documentation | Documentation |