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Apple AirPods Pro 1 vs Google Pixel Buds A-Series
Product A: Apple
92 of 166 known
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Product B: Google
65 of 166 known
Change Google Pixel Buds A-Series
73 of 157 fields differ
- 36 different values
- 37 known for one only
- 18 the same
- 66 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 138 earbuds.
- Quick chargeA: 1hB: 3hGoogle is 3 times higher.
Weight
0 to 80 g
Weight per bud
A5.4g
B5.06g
Case weight
A45.6g
B42.8g
All 166 fields
Every value links to where we found it.

General
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Series
Model numbers
A2083, A2084, A2190, MWP22AM/A2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 5 October 2026AirPods Pro 1 earbuds A2083/A2084. Original 2019 Wireless Charging Case A2190 is identified by original case serial suffixes 0C6L/LKKT in the maker guide. Later 2021 MagSafe case shares A2190 but has suffixes 1059/1NRC. Only original package represented. No individual serial numbers stored.17Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/AirPods+Pro+Teardown/127551Read 5 October 2026Original 2019 teardown identifies A2083/A2084/A2190. Its energy labels alone do not establish mAh. Separate original Omdia component list supplies published mAh capacities. The teardown physically exposes the driver, whose numeric diameter has separate evidence.19Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/support/616212/apple-airpods-pro-true-wireless-earbuds-whiteRead 7 October 2026Original US Wireless Charging Case package MWP22AM/A. It is not the later MagSafe MLWK3AM/A package. A2083/A2084/A2190 remain hardware identifiers.
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Predecessor
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Successor
Apple AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning)18Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-announces-the-next-generation-of-airpods-proRead 6 October 2026Apple announces the next generation of AirPods Pro. The new AirPods Pro cancel up to twice as much noise over their predecessor. The 2022 model shipped with the Lightning MagSafe case.
Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Segment
Design
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Form factor
Bud shape
Use one bud alone
Either bud4Reviewtheverge.com/22465651/google-pixel-buds-a-series-earbuds-review-features-priceRead 11 October 2026Review quoting Google: each earbud connects individually to the source device.13Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 11 October 2026Controls page: on the Pixel Buds A-Series all gestures can be performed with either earbud. The Verge adds that each earbud connects individually to the source device.
RGB lighting
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Drivers and sound
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Drivers per bud
AApple AirPods Pro 1
| Type | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | 11 | 1 |
Source21Press articlethenextweb.com/news/apple-announces-249-airpods-pro-with-noise-cancelling-available-october-30Read 7 October 2026Transducer technology corroboration for the single driver row. Diameter and physical count have separate sources. No diaphragm material or frequency limits inferred.22Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/AirPods+Pro+Teardown/127551Read 7 October 2026Step 9 physically removes the one loudspeaker driver from the opened original 2019 earbud. It describes a voice coil that moves the speaker cone. Store one dynamic transducer per earbud. Acoustic role is omitted. The source does not supply a measured diameter.23Reviewlaptopmag.com/features/nothing-ear-1-vs-airpods-proRead 7 October 2026August 28, 2021 comparison predates the October 2021 MagSafe package. Specs table names original H1 AirPods Pro with Wireless Charging Case and Driver size 11 mm. Stored as published circular dynamic driver diameter. No diaphragm, impedance or sensitivity inferred.
BGoogle Pixel Buds A-Series
| Type | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | 12 | 1 |
Driver type
Driver size
11mm
12mm
Drivers per bud
1
1
Diaphragm material
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Frequency response
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Impedance
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Sensitivity
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Sensitivity reference
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Max sample rate
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Max bit depth
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Personalised sound
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Onboard EQ
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Custom EQ bands
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EQ presets
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Volume limit
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Spatial audio
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Spatial audio
Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026
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Noise cancelling
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Active noise cancelling
ANC microphones in both earbuds
424Reviewengadget.com/2019-11-06-apple-airpods-pro-review.htmlRead 7 October 2026Original ANC microphones: two per bud, four across pair.25Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/10/apple-reveals-new-airpods-pro-available-october-30Read 7 October 2026Original maker ANC architecture explicitly uses two microphones, one outward-facing and one inward-facing, adapting individually to each ear. Engadget explicitly establishes two ANC capsules per earbud. Four across the pair excludes the separate call mic and case.
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ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
Adjustable transparency
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Automatic ANC and transparency blend
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Conversation detection
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Wind noise reduction
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Measured
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Frequency response notes (measured)
The lab response follows the SoundGuys target closely. The review describes consistent bass, midrange and treble reproduction with Adaptive EQ.15Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-review-27106Read 5 October 2026Exact model lab curve and text. Target/fixture revision, measurement firmware and codec unspecified. No plotted coordinate or score converted to dB.
RTINGS describes a somewhat neutral sound profile with underemphasised bass across the whole range. The Bass Boost EQ adds punch. The mid-treble is slightly underemphasised.9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/google-pixel-buds-a-series-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/25832/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Sound Profile text for the A-Series. Numeric bass and treble amounts are locked, so none are stored.
Bass amount (measured)
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Treble amount (measured)
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Deviation from target (measured)
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Consistency between fittings (measured)
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Harmonic distortion (measured)
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Sound leakage (measured)
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Noise isolation (measured)
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Noise isolation, best (measured)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Call quality notes (measured)
Recorded speech demos cover quiet, office and street conditions. The review finds voice pickup suitable for conference calls.15Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-review-27106Read 5 October 2026Exact published ideal/office/street demos. Firmware/codec of each recording unknown.
RTINGS: recording quality is satisfactory, voice sounds somewhat natural but thin. Noise handling is mediocre on a busy street.9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/google-pixel-buds-a-series-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/25832/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Recording Quality and Noise Handling text.
Mic low-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)
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Latency (measured)
BGoogle Pixel Buds A-Series
Not availableBluetooth latency, worst (measured)
144ms
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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)
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Latency in game mode (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
AApple AirPods Pro 1
| ANC | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Yes | 4.33 |
| No | 5.1 |
BGoogle Pixel Buds A-Series
| Hours (h) |
|---|
| 4.73 |
Longest tested use per charge
5.1h
4.73h
Battery life with case (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Weight per bud (measured)
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Microphones and calls
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Voice microphones in both earbuds
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All microphones in both earbuds
Bone conduction voice sensor
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Mic noise reduction
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Call audio bandwidth
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Mic mute control
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Sidetone
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Connectivity
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Connections
Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs
Bluetooth profiles
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LE Audio
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Auracast
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Multipoint
No26Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-pro-truly-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public Office cons explicitly states No NFC or multi-device pairing. SoundGuys review FAQ separately says no Bluetooth multipoint, distinguishing Apple Account switching from concurrent source links.33Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-review-27106Read 7 October 2026Original-model review FAQ directly says AirPods do not support Bluetooth multipoint, then separately explains automatic switching between Apple hardware on the same iCloud account. Its switching example names AirPods 3, so no third-generation specifications are inherited. Exact original RTINGS Office cons independently states no multi-device pairing. The negative means no simultaneous Bluetooth source links, while Apple account switching remains available.
Multipoint devices
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Multipoint with LDAC
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Paired devices remembered
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Automatic switching between own devices
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Fast pairing
Audio sharing
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Wireless range (claimed)
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Wireless receiver
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Receiver connector
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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Latency
None of 3 known
Low latency mode
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Claimed latency
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Lowest claimed latency
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Compatibility
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Platforms
iOS, macOS, Android, Windows8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108786Read 5 October 2026
Connection per platform
AApple AirPods Pro 1
| Platform | Connection | Microphone works |
|---|---|---|
| iOS | Bluetooth | Not available |
| macOS | Bluetooth | Not available |
| Android | Bluetooth | Yes |
| Windows | Bluetooth | Not available |
Source8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108786Read 5 October 2026Maker Mac/Android/non-Apple setup. Android Bluetooth headset supports listening and talking. Exact Pro 1 SoundGuys paragraph separately names Windows PC setup. No console route or Windows microphone boolean inferred.15Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-review-27106Read 5 October 2026Exact paragraph explicitly Android or Windows PC, long-press original case button then Bluetooth pairing. Apple integration is unavailable there.
BGoogle Pixel Buds A-Series
Not availableFeatures that need a specific device
AApple AirPods Pro 1
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| Spatial Audio and head tracking | Compatible Apple host and supported content/app. It is a later software capability, not a launch claim. |
| Personalized Spatial Audio | Ear/head profile created with a compatible iPhone camera and software, then synced through the same Apple Account. |
BGoogle Pixel Buds A-Series
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| Full access to features | Google Account, a companion phone running Android 6.0 or newer with Google Assistant, the Pixel Buds app and an internet connection. Pairs as a plain Bluetooth device with any Bluetooth 4.0 or newer device, including iOS. |
| Live translation | Google Assistant on a compatible Android phone, with an internet connection. |
Official licence
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Battery and charging
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User-replaceable earbud battery
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Claimed battery life
AApple AirPods Pro 1
| Mode | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| ANC on | No | 4.5 |
| ANC off | No | 5 |
| ANC on | Yes | 24 |
| Call | No | 3.5 |
| Call | Yes | 18 |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026Maker October 2019 preproduction units with iPhone 11 Pro Max, prerelease software, 358 tracks encoded at 256 kbps AAC and 50% volume. AAC here is file encoding, not proved transmitted codec. ANC enabled gives up to 4.5 h. ANC and Transparency both off gives up to 5 h. More than 24 h including case with ANC enabled is stored at its lower bound 24. Test ends at first earbud stopping.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/10/apple-reveals-new-airpods-pro-available-october-30Read 5 October 2026Performance and Battery Life gives up to 3.5 h talk per charge in the sentence introduced by ANC mode. Over 18 h talk including case is stored as lower bound 18. Case-inclusive ANC state and transmitted codec are unstated. Exact call-test volume/firmware/host conditions are not given.
BGoogle Pixel Buds A-Series
| Mode | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| ANC off | No | 5 |
| ANC off | Yes | 24 |
| Call | No | 2.5 |
| Call | Yes | 12 |
Longest claimed use per charge
5h
5h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
4.5h
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Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
5h
5h
Total with case (claimed)
24h
24h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
24h
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Talk time (claimed)
3.5h
2.5h
Full charge time, buds
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Charging guidance
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Quick charge time
Earbud playback after quick charge
Charging case
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Case battery
User-replaceable case battery
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Case charging port
Case full charge time
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Wireless charging
Wireless standards
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Wireless charging power
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Speaker in case
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Screen on case
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Case works as audio transmitter
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Controls
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Controls
Pressure, Voice commands1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026
Earbud volume control
Gestures
Single press, Double press, Triple press, Press and hold1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026
Tap once: play or pause, Tap twice: next track, Tap three times: previous track, Touch and hold: Google Assistant9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/google-pixel-buds-a-series-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/25832/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Controls text: tap once, twice, three times and touch and hold.
Remappable controls
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Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Gemini9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/google-pixel-buds-a-series-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/25832/28723Read 10 October 2026Touch and hold activates the voice assistant. Google Assistant comes from the Google article and the Verge review.13Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 11 October 2026Controls page lists Gemini activation by touch and hold or hotword for Pixel Buds A-Series, next to Hey Google. Gemini needs the latest app and an Android 10 or later phone.
Sensors and health
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In-ear detection
Sensors
Dual optical sensors, Motion-detecting accelerometer, Speech-detecting accelerometer, Force sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026Published sensor types. Dual beamforming plus inward-facing microphone descriptions do not explicitly state the per-earbud physical capsule scope, so no voice/ANC total inferred. Speech-detecting accelerometer does not prove a bone-conduction pickup sensor.
Capacitive touch sensors, Single IR proximity sensor, Motion-detecting accelerometer, Hall Effect sensor in the case1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Voice: dual beamforming microphones. Sensors: capacitive touch, single IR proximity sensor for in-ear detection, Hall effect sensor in the case. The page does not say if the IR sensor count is per earbud.7Reviewifixit.com/Device/Google_Pixel_Buds_A-SeriesRead 11 October 2026iFixit device page lists a motion-detecting accelerometer in the earbuds along with the touch sensors, the single IR proximity sensor and the case Hall effect sensor. Google's support article does not list the accelerometer for the A-Series.
Heart rate sensor
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Skin temperature sensing
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Hearing aid feature
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Medical clearances
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Hearing test
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Hearing protection
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Health features
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Fit and durability
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Ear tips included
Ear tip materials
Stabilisers
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Ear tip fit test
Yes3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/10/apple-reveals-new-airpods-pro-available-october-30Read 5 October 2026Original maker Ear Tip Fit Test uses microphones to compare ear sound and driver signal for seal assessment. It is not a hearing-health test.13Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119849Read 5 October 2026Current maker article explicitly AirPods Pro 1 Ear Tip Fit Test, iPhone/iPad iOS/iPadOS 13.2 or later. Acoustic-seal test is distinct from the Pro 3 heart-rate fit.
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Dust and water rating, buds
Dust and water rating, case
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Water resistance depth
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Software
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Companion app
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App platforms
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User firmware updates
Finding network
Precision finding
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Live translation
Dimensions and weight
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Weight per bud
Bud dimensions
Width21.8Height30.9Depth24mm(0.9 × 1.2 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026Each earbud explicitly labelled width, height and depth.
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Case weight
Case dimensions
Width60.6Height45.2Depth21.7mm(2.4 × 1.8 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026Original Wireless Charging Case axis labels. Later case hardware is not inherited.
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Certifications
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Hi-Res Audio
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Communication certifications
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FCC IDs
Other certifications
Class 1 laser (IEC 60825-1:2007/2014)16Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/information/ma1920_airpods-pro-rci.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2 expressly Class 1 laser under IEC 60825-1:2007/2014. Not an audio certification.
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In the box
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In the box
AirPods Pro 1, Wireless Charging Case, Silicone ear tips (three sizes), Lightning to USB-C cable, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026Exact original standard box. All three tip pairs count, including the fitted pair. Cable length not stated. No mains adapter or 2021 MagSafe case included.
Earbuds, Charging case, Eartips with 3 size options: small, medium (attached to earbuds), large, USB-C to USB-A charging cable, Quick Start Guide1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026
Cables included
AApple AirPods Pro 1
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Lightning to USB-C cable | 1 |
BGoogle Pixel Buds A-Series
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-C to USB-A | 1 |
Links
Not compared
Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
cdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1919_airpods-pro-qsg.pdf5Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1919_airpods-pro-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original 2019 two-page Quick Start Guide linked by maker document identity 300145. Both sides read and tip/setup diagrams visually checked. Charging via Qi or Lightning, pressure controls and non-Apple Bluetooth setup.
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year19Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/support/616212/apple-airpods-pro-true-wireless-earbuds-whiteRead 7 October 2026US MWP22AM/A vendor warranty specifies one year limited parts and labor. Corroborated by Apple accessory warranty version effective July 12, 2018 to January 19, 2021. Statutory rights and separately purchased AppleCare are excluded.20Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/accessory-warranty-english.htmlRead 7 October 2026Historical accessory warranty version effective July 12, 2018 to January 19, 2021 explicitly provides one year from original retail purchase. Applied only to the US original MWP22AM/A SKU evidenced by its vendor warranty. No AppleCare or statutory warranty combined.
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