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General

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Series

AirPods Pro4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 30 September 2026Identify your AirPods exact model subsection. Family name normalized from AirPods / AirPods Pro generation title.

Pixel Buds5Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 30 September 2026Compare Pixel Buds page lists Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Pixel Buds 2a

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A3063, A3064, A3065, A3122, MFHP4LL/A, MFHP4ZM/A4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 30 September 2026AirPods Pro 3 model numbers A3063, A3064, A3065. MagSafe Charging Case for AirPods Pro 3 is A3122. MFHP4 part numbers are from the Apple Store pages5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 20266Maker product pageapple.com/de/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026

GD3B4, GW8XE, G0DNE18Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/15009837Read 8 October 2026FCC Regulatory Compliance identifies left GD3B4, right GW8XE and charging case G0DNE. Battery model IDs are separate.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

9 September 20253Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/introducing-airpods-pro-3-the-ultimate-audio-experienceRead 30 September 2026Dated maker launch release header and introductory announcement of exact generation.

13 August 202413Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-buds-pro-2Read 30 September 2026Dated Google launch blog header for Pixel Buds Pro 2.

Status

Available5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026On sale in the Apple Store on the access date

Available1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026US exact-model purchase price and Buy link establish available status and US market.3Maker product pagestore.google.com/de/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Opened German regional maker purchase and spec page identifies same exact model. Regional purchase rows verified separately.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Apple AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning)3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/introducing-airpods-pro-3-the-ultimate-audio-experienceRead 30 September 2026Apple's September 2025 release compares AirPods Pro 3 with AirPods Pro 2 and calls it the previous generation.20Press articlemacrumors.com/2025/09/10/apples-new-look-airpods-lineupRead 23 October 2026MacRumors says Apple discontinued AirPods Pro 2 to make room for AirPods Pro 3 at the same price as the previous generation model.

Google Pixel Buds Pro26Reviewm.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_buds_pro_2_in_for_review-amp-65146.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena calls the Pixel Buds Pro 2 the successor to the 2022 Pixel Buds Pro.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$2493Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/introducing-airpods-pro-3-the-ultimate-audio-experienceRead 30 September 2026AirPods Pro 3 start at $249 (U.S.)5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026Apple Store price $249.00, part number MFHP4LL/A

$2291Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026$229 on the US Google Store13Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-buds-pro-2Read 30 September 2026

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€24911Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2025/09/airpods-pro-3-introduce-the-ultimate-audio-experienceRead 30 September 2026Pricing and Availability: €249 including VAT at 2025 launch.

€24917Press releaseblog.google/intl/de-de/produkte/hardware/pixel-buds-pro-2-made-by-google-2024Read 30 September 2026Launch blog August 13, 2024: preorder 249 EUR including VAT, retail September 26.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, DE5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026US maker purchase page: exact product available in regional purchase configuration.6Maker product pageapple.com/de/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026German maker purchase page: exact product available in regional purchase configuration. Regional SKU rows documented in variant verification.

US, DE1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026US exact-model purchase price and Buy link establish available status and US market.3Maker product pagestore.google.com/de/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Opened German regional maker purchase and spec page identifies same exact model. Regional purchase rows verified separately.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

White5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026Exact product hero and gallery alternative text explicitly states white color.

Porcelain, Hazel, Peony, Wintergreen, Moonstone, Olive1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Store lists Porcelain, Olive, Peony, Hazel on 2026-09-304Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 30 September 2026Help center lists Hazel, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony, Moonstone13Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-buds-pro-2Read 30 September 2026Launch colours Porcelain, Hazel, Peony and Wintergreen14Press articlesoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-2-new-color-161331Read 30 September 2026New Olive colour, Aug 12, 2026

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Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

In-ear2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-proRead 30 September 2026Marketed as in-ear with an upgraded acoustic seal and ear tips

In-ear16Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/google/pixel-buds-pro-2-truly-wirelessRead 30 September 2026Type: In-ear, Enclosure: Closed-Back

Bud shapeiStem describes an extending control or microphone stalk. Stemless describes a compact body without a stalk.

Stem9Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-3-review-close-to-perfect-144636Read 30 September 2026Fit comparison explicitly describes AirPods Pro 3 stem design.

Stemless15Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-2-review-124563Read 30 September 2026Review photos show a stemless bud with an oval nozzle and a fin

Use one bud aloneiWhich earbud can operate alone. This does not mean two earbuds can play from different sources.

Either bud14Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/play-audio-on-your-airpods-dev216d7c746/webRead 30 September 2026Play audio: wearing one AirPod plays and pauses audio through that earbud. Applies to AirPods 3/4/5 and Pro.

Either bud8Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12312672Read 30 September 2026If you wear only one of the Pixel Buds, you can still use all of the noise control modes

RGB lighting

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Drivers and sound

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Drivers per budiAudio transducers in one earbud. Rows distinguish their type, acoustic role and published diameter. Do not count microphones.

AApple AirPods Pro 3

Count per earbud
1

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Audio Technology: one custom high-excursion Apple driver in each earbud, with no published acoustic role. Diameter and transducer type are not specified.

BGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	11	1

Source1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Audio per-earbud table: one custom-designed 11 mm dynamic speaker driver.

Driver typeiPublished transducer technology. High-excursion, composite and neodymium do not by themselves establish a driver type.

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Dynamic1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Audio per-earbud table: one custom-designed 11 mm dynamic speaker driver.

Driver sizeiLargest explicitly published circular driver diameter in one earbud. A rectangular driver width is not a diameter.

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11mm=CalculatedFrom Drivers per bud

Drivers per budiTotal audio transducers in one earbud, summed from explicit driver quantities. A row with an unknown quantity makes the total unknown.

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Diaphragm material

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Frequency responseiPublished acoustic frequency response of the earbuds. Codec transmission bandwidth alone does not qualify. Conditions belong in the source note.

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Impedance

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SensitivityiPublished acoustic sensitivity. The electrical reference and frequency must be stated in sensitivity_reference or the source note.

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Sensitivity reference

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Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

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Max bit depthiHighest supported audio bit depth under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. Bluetooth version alone does not establish this.

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Adaptive EQiAn inner mic tunes the sound to your ear in real time

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Audio Technology names Adaptive EQ.

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Personalized Spatial Audio builds a profile from a TrueDepth camera ear scan. Personalized Volume adapts to listening patterns

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Onboard EQ

Yes12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/customize-eq-te819024i19r/webRead 30 September 2026Customize EQ note: settings are stored on the AirPods and carry over to other paired devices.

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of independently adjustable custom equalizer frequency bands. Availability may require current firmware, an app or a compatible device.

312Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/customize-eq-te819024i19r/webRead 30 September 2026Customize EQ: Low, Mid and High controls. Supported-models appendix explicitly includes this model. Current feature, requires compatible Apple software and firmware.13Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/airpods/aside/glosrqz3g8xj/27/web/27Read 30 September 2026Custom EQ supported models: AirPods 4 and AirPods 5 both editions, AirPods Pro 2/3 and AirPods Max 2.

59Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12045780Read 30 September 2026Custom EQ only applies to Pro 2 and 2a. Explicit 5 frequency bands.

EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

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Default, Light bass, Heavy bass, Balanced, Vocal boost, Clarity9Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12045780Read 30 September 2026Custom EQ guide: Default, Light bass, Heavy bass, Balanced, Vocal boost and Clarity. Last saved is a user setting.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial or surround audio processing supported with the source and platform conditions stated in the source note.

Personalized Spatial Audio1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Listed as Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking

Spatial Audio7Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12921041Read 30 September 2026Spatial Audio guide explicitly supports Pixel Buds Pro and Pro 2 with Pixel 6/6 Pro or newer phones.

Head trackingiSpatial audio changes with head movement. Static spatial processing alone does not qualify. Compatible device or content requirements belong in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Audio Technology names Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking.

Yes7Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12921041Read 30 September 2026Spatial Audio guide explicitly supports head tracking on Pixel Buds Pro and Pro 2 with Pixel 6/6 Pro or newer phones.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Audio Technology names Active Noise Cancellation.

Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Audio per-earbud table: ANC Silent Seal 2.0.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses exterior microphones. Feedback uses interior microphones. Hybrid uses both. Adaptive control is separate from microphone placement.

Hybrid17Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108918Read 8 October 2026Apple expressly includes AirPods Pro 3 in outward-facing and inward-facing anti-noise microphone operation. Hybrid classifies that documented placement. No microphone count is inferred.

Hybrid25Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/audio-video-foto/google-pixel-buds-pro-2-test.90021Read 8 October 2026Exact ANC section describes surrounding-noise sensing plus feedback through an inward-facing microphone. Hybrid classifies these documented placements. No extra microphones inferred from the prose, maker six physical total remains unchanged.

ANC microphones in both earbudsiPhysical microphones used by ANC across the pair. A shared call and ANC microphone counts once. Case microphones and vibration sensors are excluded.

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Adaptive ANCiANC strength or calibration adjusts automatically to noise, fit or ear acoustics. The source note states the adjustment conditions.

Yes17Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108918Read 8 October 2026Adaptive Audio automatically adjusts noise cancellation to surroundings with the latest iOS or iPadOS.

Yes2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2Read 30 September 2026Silent Seal 2.0 adapts to your environment up to 3 million times per second

ANC levelsiNumber of selectable ANC strength levels. Excludes ANC off, transparency and activity profiles unless they explicitly set distinct strength levels.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

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Transparency mode

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Audio Technology names Transparency.

Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Audio per-earbud table: Transparency.

Adjustable transparency

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Automatic ANC and transparency blendiAutomatically blends active cancellation with ambient sound. Automatic activity-based switching between separate modes alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Audio Technology names Adaptive Audio.

Yes8Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12312672Read 30 September 2026ANC guide: Pro 2 Adaptive mode works with noise cancellation and transparency to reduce loud or unwanted noise.

Conversation detection

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Published as Conversation Awareness

Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Audio per-earbud table: Conversation Detection.

Wind noise reductioniA documented physical design or processing feature for reducing wind noise. The source note distinguishes mesh or shape changes from selectable processing.

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Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Voice: wind-blocking mesh covers. This is physical wind suppression, not a selectable software mode.

Measured

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Frequency response notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Warm sound signature. Bass slightly emphasized, treble slightly underemphasized10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026Sound Signature: Warm. Full test results are for members only and were not read

Warm sound signature16Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/google/pixel-buds-pro-2-truly-wirelessRead 30 September 2026RTINGS sound signature: Warm. Other test results are members only

Bass amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the bass range. Positive means more bass. Target, test method and settings belong in the source note.

1dB10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026Test methodology v 2.3. Slightly Emphasized (1 dB)

2dB16Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/google/pixel-buds-pro-2-truly-wirelessRead 30 September 2026Slightly Emphasized (2 dB), RTINGS test bench 2.3

Treble amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the treble range. Positive means more treble. Values from different targets may not be directly comparable.

-3dB10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026Test methodology v 2.3. Slightly Underemphasized (-3 dB)

-1dB16Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/google/pixel-buds-pro-2-truly-wirelessRead 30 September 2026Balanced (-1 dB)

Deviation from target (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Consistency between fittings (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Harmonic distortion (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Sound leakage (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation, best (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Call quality notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Voice clarity and background-noise rejection improve with an iOS device. Non-Apple devices produce less clear articulation.10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026Public Microphone verdict paragraph, method 2.3: device-dependent speech fidelity/noise rejection. Detailed firmware, codec and mic test settings are locked.

Speech is intelligible in quiet spaces. Background noise makes it harder for the microphones to isolate the speaker.16Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/google/pixel-buds-pro-2-truly-wirelessRead 30 September 2026Public Microphone verdict paragraph, method 2.3: quiet and noisy environment comparison. Exact firmware, codec and microphone test settings are not public.

Mic low-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency in game mode (measured)iThe best case the buds can reach. Measured by a reviewer

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-tested operation from one full charge of the earbuds. Excludes case recharges. ANC, codec, connection, volume and tested edition belong in the row or source note.

AApple AirPods Pro 3

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	8.7

Source9Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-3-review-close-to-perfect-144636Read 30 September 20268 hours 42 minutes with ANC on, SoundGuys standard test with real music peaking at 75 dB, iPhone 15 Pro, iOS 26.0, firmware 8A357

BGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	7.92
Yes	8.15

Source15Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-2-review-124563Read 30 September 20267 h 55 min with ANC on, SoundGuys standardized battery test. Stored as 7.92 h24Measurementcomputerbase.de/artikel/audio-video-foto/google-pixel-buds-pro-2-test.90021Read 8 October 2026Own test, published 23 October 2024: ANC on, medium volume, mixed music genres, depleted after 8 h 9 min = 8.15 h. Exact host, codec, firmware and first/last-earbud cutoff not stated in runtime paragraph. Existing SoundGuys 7.92 h remains a separate test. No case-total measurement inferred.

Longest tested use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only duration among stored reviewer tests. Modes and settings may differ between tests and products.

8.7h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

8.15h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

Battery life with case (measured)iReviewer-tested total including earbuds and case recharges. Do not calculate this by multiplying one-charge runtime by claimed recharge count.

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Full charge time (measured)iBuds in the case, 0 to 100 %. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight per bud (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbudsiPhysical call and beamforming microphones across the pair. Excludes case microphones and vibration sensors. Shared ANC microphones can also count here when used for calls.

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All microphones in both earbudsiEvery physical microphone across the pair, including call and ANC microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes the charging case and voice vibration sensors.

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61Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Three microphones per earbud4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 30 September 2026

Bone conduction voice sensoriA dedicated bone or jaw conduction sensor for detecting speech vibrations. A microphone or speech-detecting accelerometer alone does not prove this architecture.

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Mic noise reduction

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AI2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2Read 30 September 2026Beamforming mics and Google AI make your voice sound extra clear (Clear Calling)

Call audio bandwidthiHighest supported call-audio bandwidth. Compatible phone, operating system, call app or network requirements belong in the source note.

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Super wideband1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Bluetooth Super Wideband

Mic mute controliAn earbud control that mutes the microphone during calls. Includes touch or pressure gestures and physical buttons. Phone/app-only controls do not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Controls: press once to mute/unmute.

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Connectivity

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Chip

H21Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Chip: H2 headphone chip.

Google Tensor A11Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Connectivity table, processor per earbud: Google Tensor A1.

Connections

Bluetooth1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology.

Bluetooth1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Connectivity table: Bluetooth 5.4.

Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology.

5.41Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Connectivity table: Bluetooth 5.4.

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC9Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-3-review-close-to-perfect-144636Read 30 September 2026Bluetooth 5.3 with SBC and AAC. No aptX or LDAC

SBC, AAC15Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-2-review-124563Read 30 September 2026SBC and AAC. LC3 not confirmed

Bluetooth profiles

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LE Audio

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Auracast

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Yes15Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-2-review-124563Read 30 September 2026Review update of Oct 7, 2024 notes Auracast support arrived

MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth connections to multiple source devices. Pairing memory and switching through a manufacturer account alone do not qualify.

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Yes5Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 30 September 2026Compare Buds table gives checkmark for Pro 2.6Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12319417Read 30 September 2026Multipoint definition: up to 2 concurrent Bluetooth devices. Pro 2 confirmed by compare table.

Multipoint devicesiMaximum source devices concurrently connected by Bluetooth, not the number remembered in pairing history.

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25Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 30 September 2026Compare Buds table gives checkmark for Pro 2.6Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12319417Read 30 September 2026Multipoint definition: up to 2 concurrent Bluetooth devices.

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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Paired devices rememberediMaximum remembered Bluetooth source pairings. This is separate from simultaneous multipoint connections.

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821Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7558528Read 8 October 2026Modern Pair your Google Pixel Buds to additional devices section: up to 8 retained pairings, then oldest forgotten. Following exact Pro, Pro 2 and 2a Multipoint section distinguishes two concurrently connected sources. Not the separate Gen1 paragraph.

Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

Yes2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-proRead 30 September 202615Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/switch-airpods-between-apple-devices-dev228ba3df8/webRead 30 September 2026Automatic switching supported for AirPods 3/4/5 and Pro with compatible Apple devices signed into the same Apple Account.

Yes6Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12319417Read 30 September 2026Audio switch between Fast Paired Android devices on the same Google account

Fast pairing

Apple one-tap setup2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-proRead 30 September 2026Place them next to your iPhone and follow the onscreen prompts

Google Fast Pair6Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12319417Read 30 September 2026Audio switch instructions describe Fast paired Pixel Buds Pro and Pro 2 with Google Play Services and Android 8 or later.

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

Yes2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-proRead 30 September 202616Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/share-audio-on-iphone-or-ipad-dev3786f35c8/webRead 30 September 2026Share Audio instructions and Change the volume/listening mode paragraph explicitly cover AirPods 4 ANC, AirPods 5 and AirPods Pro. Both headphone sets pair to a supported iPhone/iPad.

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Wireless range (claimed)

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Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Receiver connector

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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiBoth connection types can play audio together. Quick switching between independent modes does not qualify.

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Latency

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Low latency mode

No10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026Public Wireless Gaming verdict: no low-latency mode. Detailed latency test results unavailable.

Yes5Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 30 September 2026Low-latency gaming mode works with Pixel 8 and newer and Android 14 and newer

Claimed latency

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Lowest claimed latency

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Compatibility

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PlatformsiPlatforms with documented audio support. App availability and advanced features can be more limited. Edition-specific support is listed in variants.

iOS, macOS, Android, Other1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026System requirements list iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro. Other covers iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS and visionOS. Non-Apple devices work as Bluetooth headphones with limited functionality9Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-3-review-close-to-perfect-144636Read 30 September 2026Android pairing works with limited functionality

Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, ChromeOS1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Pairs with any Bluetooth 4.0+ device, including Android, iOS, tablets, and laptops23Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/9642078Read 8 October 2026Documented Pro 2 Bluetooth pairing to Windows, macOS and ChromeOS for web companion, in addition to existing Android/iOS audio compatibility. App eligibility is separate from basic Bluetooth audio.

Connection per platformiDocumented audio connection for each platform. USB-C phone routes require a compatible port. Platform edition and microphone restrictions belong in source notes or feature requirements.

AApple AirPods Pro 3

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes
macOS	Bluetooth	Yes
Android	Bluetooth	Yes

Source18Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108786Read 8 October 2026Apple documents Bluetooth music and phone calls on Mac and Android/non-Apple devices, including exact Pro 3 case-pairing procedure. Mac requires macOS Tahoe+. Siri is unavailable on non-Apple devices.19Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/pair-airpods-with-an-apple-device-dev7c85810f2/webRead 8 October 2026User guide gives iPhone/iPad Bluetooth pairing, and includes the Pro 3 double-tap pairing procedure. Call microphone function is documented by the technical-specification call controls.

BGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes
Windows	Bluetooth	Not available
macOS	Bluetooth	Not available
ChromeOS	Bluetooth	Not available

Source21Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7558528Read 8 October 2026Current Android, other-device and Chromebook Bluetooth pairing instructions. The Chromebook route is stored as ChromeOS. Phone call availability is separately supported by exact Pro 2 Multipoint documentation.22Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12319417Read 8 October 2026Exact Pro 2-compatible Multipoint instructions explicitly include Android and iOS phones and prioritize phone/video calls. Windows/Mac/ChromeOS audio routes have no asserted microphone flag from mere pairing.23Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/9642078Read 8 October 2026Current supported-device list includes Pro 2. Desktop app requires prior Bluetooth pairing. No USB audio or desktop microphone claim is inferred.

Features that need a specific deviceiDevice, operating system, firmware, codec, content, account or region requirements for a named feature.

AApple AirPods Pro 3

Feature	Needs
Personalized Spatial Audio	iPhone with TrueDepth camera required to create a personal profile for Spatial Audio
Heart rate sensing	Fitness app and compatible third-party apps on iPhone running iOS 26 and later
Hearing Test and Hearing Aid	Compatible iPhone or iPad with iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 and later, or a compatible Mac with macOS Sequoia and later for Hearing Aid
Live Translation	Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone running iOS 26 and later
Find My	iOS 27 or later
Adaptive Audio	Latest iOS or iPadOS. Noise cancellation adjusts automatically to the surroundings.
Adaptive Audio ambient-noise adjustment	iOS 27 or iPadOS 27 or later. The slider changes ambient noise allowed in Adaptive mode.
ANC with one earbud	Enable Noise Cancellation with One AirPod in iPhone or iPad Accessibility settings.
Off Listening Mode	Compatible iPhone with iOS 18.1+, iPad with iPadOS 18.1+, or Mac with macOS Sequoia 15.1+. Enable Off Listening Mode first. Selecting Off disables Hearing Protection.
Mac pairing	AirPods Pro 3 require macOS Tahoe or later according to Apple setup support.
Non-Apple Bluetooth use	Bluetooth audio and calls are supported. Siri is unavailable on a non-Apple device.

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Footnote 5: TrueDepth iPhone for personal spatial profile. Footnote 6: Hearing Test and Hearing Aid on compatible iPhone or iPad with iOS 18 or iPadOS 18, Hearing Aid on Mac with Sequoia.17Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108918Read 8 October 2026Listening-mode sections establish one-earbud Accessibility setup, iOS/iPadOS 27 Adaptive ambient slider, and Off Listening Mode host requirements. Off mode disables Hearing Protection.18Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108786Read 8 October 2026Exact-model macOS requirement and non-Apple Bluetooth headset restrictions.

BGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2

Feature	Needs
Spatial Audio with head tracking	Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, or newer Pixel phones
Low-latency gaming mode	Pixel 8 and newer and Android 14 and newer
Bluetooth SuperWideBand	Pixel 8 and newer and Android 14 and newer
Full access to features	Google Account, companion phone running Android 6.0 or newer, internet connection
Google Translate conversation/transcribe modes	Compatible Android phone, latest Google and Google Translate apps, Google Account and internet. Language/mode restrictions apply.
Desktop web companion	Pixel Buds Pro 2 paired to computer by Bluetooth. Chrome or Edge recommended. Windows 11+, macOS Sonoma 14+, or ChromeOS 128+. Web app adjusts audio/control settings and supports manual firmware updates. It has no automatic updates.
Multipoint and Audio switch	Enable Multipoint in Pixel Buds settings after pairing two sources. Audio switch uses Fast Pair, Android 8+, Google Play Services and same Google Account. Remembered pairings are distinct from two simultaneous sources.
User battery replacement	Maker does not authorize user removal or replacement. Contact Google or its authorized service provider. Pixel Buds 2a case self-repair permission does not apply to Pro 2.

Source1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 20265Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 30 September 20267Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12921041Read 30 September 202618Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/15009837Read 8 October 2026Exact device/case safety guide gives authorized-provider battery replacement. Do not transfer the separate Pixel Buds 2a case self-repair procedure.20Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7573100Read 30 September 2026Translate setup requires compatible Android device, latest Google and Google Translate apps, Google Account and internet. Available language/mode restrictions apply.22Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12319417Read 8 October 2026Multipoint is enabled through Pixel Buds settings. Android audio switch requires Fast Pair, Android 8+, Play Services and same account. No source-pairing memory inferred from concurrent count.23Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/9642078Read 8 October 2026Exact OS/browser table and no automatic web firmware updates. Mobile update procedure remains separate.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery per budiBattery cell capacity of one earbud. The source note states typical or rated capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

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User-replaceable earbud batteryiThe maker documents normal battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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No18Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/15009837Read 8 October 2026Exact Pro 2 guide Repair & Service and Battery sections prohibit self-repair and battery removal, and require Google or authorized provider for replacement. GD3B4/GW8XE earbud cell model 1254S4 is identified. Normal user battery replacement is not authorized.

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime under the stated mode, codec and spatial processing state. Name the spatial or immersive processing mode and other conditions in source notes. Omit unspecified settings. with_case false means one charge of the earbuds. true means earbuds plus case recharges.

AApple AirPods Pro 3

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	8
Heart rate	No	6.5
Hearing aid	No	10
ANC on	Yes	24

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Battery and footnotes 17-21: 8 h ANC playback, 7.5 h with spatial audio and head tracking. 6.5 h heart-rate workout playback uses Transparency, 50% volume, AAC, iPhone 17 Pro. 10 h Hearing Aid uses Transparency, 50% amplification and no streamed audio. 24 h case-inclusive ANC playback.

BGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	8
ANC off	No	12
ANC on	Yes	30
ANC off	Yes	48

Source1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Battery: earbuds 8 h ANC on/12 h off. Buds plus case 30 h ANC on/48 h off.4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 30 September 2026

Longest claimed use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only runtime among all stored modes. This can be ANC off, Hearing Aid, heart-rate or call use. Read the battery table and source conditions.

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

12h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC disabled. Codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

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12h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case (claimed)iHighest claimed runtime including the initial earbud charge and all case recharges. It is not the case recharge runtime alone.

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

48h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case and ANC (claimed)iClaimed total playback with ANC, including the initial earbud charge and case recharges.

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

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Full charge time, budsiTime to charge discharged earbuds to full in the case. Excludes charging the case itself or a combined buds-and-case result.

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Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance or estimates that do not separate earbuds and case. Preserve the maker’s component scope and limits. Do not assign an unspecified or combined estimate to a component-specific numeric field.

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Quick charge timeiCharge duration corresponding to quick_charge_playback_h. Source note states earbuds-only or case-inclusive charging and playback settings.

5min1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Battery: 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening/battery life.

5min1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Charging case table: 5 minutes of earbud charging delivers 1.5 h with ANC off.

Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

1h1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Footnote 22: 5-minute earbud charge gives around 1 h of ANC-on playback, 50% volume, AAC, iPhone 17 Pro.

1.5h1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Battery: 5 minutes in charging case gives up to 1.5 h with ANC off. Help center 1 h is with ANC on. Launch 15-minute/3-hour claim is a different charge duration.

Charging case

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Case batteryiCharging-case battery cell capacity. The source note distinguishes typical, rated and output capacity. USB output capacity alone does not qualify.

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User-replaceable case batteryiThe maker documents normal case battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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No18Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/15009837Read 8 October 2026Same guide covers Pro 2 charging case G0DNE with battery model GH8TQ, and prohibits user battery removal/replacement. This is not inferred merely from absence of a repair guide.

Case charging port

USB-C1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Charging Case explicitly supports USB-C.

USB-C1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Charging case table: USB-C.

Case full charge timeiBy cable, 0 to 100 %. A time the maker gives with the earbuds inside the case counts, and the source note says so.

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Wireless charging

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Charging Case explicitly supports MagSafe, Apple Watch charger and Qi.

Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Charging case table: Qi-certified.

Wireless standardsiDocumented case charging standards or supported chargers. Magnetic alignment alone does not establish Qi2 certification.

MagSafe, Apple Watch charger, Qi1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Works with MagSafe charger, Apple Watch charger, Qi-certified chargers or USB-C

Qi1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Charging case table: Qi-certified.

Wireless charging poweriHighest wireless charging input the maker states for the case. The output of a charging pad does not count.

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Speaker in caseiAn audio speaker physically in the charging case, for locating or status sounds. A microphone in the case is separate.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Charging Case includes a Find My speaker.

Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Audio per-earbud table: case ringtone speaker.

Screen on case

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Case works as audio transmitteriCase relays external source audio through USB or an analog audio input. A case microphone for recording or calls does not qualify.

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Controls

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ControlsiPressure is a force sensor that does not move, such as a stem you squeeze. Button is a key that moves when pressed.

Pressure, Swipe, Head gestures, Voice commands1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Force sensor press and swipe on the stem, Siri Interactions head gestures, Hey Siri voice

Touch, Swipe, Head gestures, Voice commands1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Capacitive touch (tap and swipe) sensors10Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 30 September 2026

Earbud volume controliHow earbud controls adjust volume, including a voice command if supported. Phone or app controls alone do not qualify.

Swipe1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Controls explicitly specifies volume swipe.

Swipe10Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 30 September 2026Controls model matrix and per-gesture rows: swipe forward and back.

Gestures

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, Nod or shake your head to answer or ignore calls and texts1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Head gesture line from the product page, Siri Interactions2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-proRead 30 September 2026

Tap, Double Tap, Triple Tap, Swipe Forward, Swipe Backward, Press & Hold, Nod up and down, Head shake from left to right10Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 30 September 2026Controls model matrix and per-gesture rows: tap, double tap, triple tap, swipe forward and back, press and hold. Pro 2 only: nod and head shake.

Remappable controls

Yes9Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-3-review-close-to-perfect-144636Read 30 September 2026Settings review explicitly says controls can be customized.

Yes10Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 30 September 2026Press & hold can be set to noise control or Gemini

Voice assistant

Siri1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Controls: Siri voice commands.

Gemini2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2Read 30 September 2026Exact-model section hands-free Gemini Live.

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes14Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/play-audio-on-your-airpods-dev216d7c746/webRead 30 September 2026Pause audio: specifically AirPods 3/4/5/Pro remove one to pause, return it to resume. Automatic ear detection can be disabled.

Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Sensors: IR in-ear sensor for automatic play and pause.

Sensors

Dual beamforming microphones, Inward-facing microphone, Skin-detect sensor, Motion-detecting accelerometer, Speech-detecting accelerometer, Gyroscope, Heart rate sensor for workouts, Touch control1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/introducing-airpods-pro-3-the-ultimate-audio-experienceRead 30 September 2026Gyroscope named in the press release: sensor fusion from the accelerometers and gyroscope

Capacitive touch (tap and swipe) sensors, IR proximity sensor, Motion-detecting accelerometer and gyroscope, Voice accelerometer, Hall Effect sensor (case)1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Voice accelerometer plus explicit sensors: capacitive touch, IR in-ear for automatic play and pause, motion accelerometer and gyroscope, case Hall Effect.

Heart rate sensor

Heart rate sensor for workouts1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/introducing-airpods-pro-3-the-ultimate-audio-experienceRead 30 September 2026Custom photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor, infrared light pulsed 256 times per second

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Skin temperature sensingiA documented skin temperature sensor. This is separate from the operating temperature range or a heart-rate sensor.

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Hearing Health explicitly names Hearing Test and Hearing Aid.

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Medical clearances

FDA authorization (Hearing Aid feature)1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026The Hearing Aid feature has received FDA authorization (US). For people 18 and older with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss

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Hearing testiA documented hearing assessment feature, including consumer sound-personalization tests. Medical diagnostic clearance must be stated separately.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Hearing Health explicitly names Hearing Test and Hearing Aid.

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Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Loud Sound Reduction and Hearing Protection. Hearing Protection is not available in all regions

Yes5Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 30 September 2026Compare Buds model matrix has Pro 2 checkmark and 2a dash.

Health features

Automatic Conversation Boost when using Hearing Aid feature, Live Listen audio, Headphone Accommodations1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Live Listen audio and Headphone Accommodations are listed under Accessibility

Hearing Wellness11Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/14005705Read 30 September 2026Hearing Wellness expressly available on Pro, Pro 2 and 2a. Exposure level notification described.

Fit and durability

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Ear tips includediTip sizes supplied with the product, including the pair fitted to the earbuds. Do not list separately sold sizes as included.

XXS, XS, S, M, L1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026In the Box explicitly enumerates XXS, XS, S, M, L.

XS, S, M, L1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Package contents: extra small, small, medium and large tips. Medium installed.

Ear tip materials

Hybrid2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-proRead 30 September 2026Ear tips fuse a thin layer of soft foam to the silicone shell (foam-infused)

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StabilisersiPhysical stabilizing fittings or structures. Stability bands are separate from fins, wings and ear hooks.

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Fins2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2Read 30 September 2026Twist-to-adjust stabilizer15Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-2-review-124563Read 30 September 2026Soft rubber fin on the back of the earbud

Ear tip fit test

Yes9Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-3-review-close-to-perfect-144636Read 30 September 2026Acoustic Seal test in the Settings app

Yes15Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-2-review-124563Read 30 September 2026Ear tip fit sequence on first use

Dust and water rating, buds

IP571Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Dust, Sweat, and Water Resistant rated IP54 (AirPods 4 ANC) or IP57 (AirPods 5/Pro3).

IP541Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Sweat and water resistance: Earbuds IP54.

Dust and water rating, case

IP571Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Ingress footnote explicitly includes charging case in IP57 laboratory rating.

IPX41Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Sweat and water resistance: Case IPX4.

Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

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Pixel Buds app / Pixel Buds web companion12Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/9642078Read 30 September 2026Pixel Buds Android companion app is documented in this article.23Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/9642078Read 8 October 2026Current support distinguishes mobile Pixel Buds app from Pixel Buds web companion. The desktop interface is browser-based, not a native Mac/Windows app.

App platforms

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Android, Windows, macOS, ChromeOS8Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12312672Read 30 September 2026Pixel Buds app on Android. Pixel phones have the settings built in23Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/9642078Read 8 October 2026Exact Pro 2 listed as web-companion-supported. ChromeOS 128+, macOS Sonoma 14+, Windows 11+, with Chrome/Edge recommended. Android mobile app remains separately supported.

User firmware updates

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Features are stated as needing the latest firmware9Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-3-review-close-to-perfect-144636Read 30 September 2026Firmware updates need a supported Apple device

Yes12Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/9642078Read 30 September 2026Pixel Buds Android companion app has explicit earbud and case firmware download and install instructions.

Finding network

Apple Find My1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Find My requires iOS 27 or later

Google Find Hub2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2Read 30 September 2026Find Hub can find the earbuds on a map and ring buds or case13Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-buds-pro-2Read 30 September 2026Find My Device Network, since renamed Find Hub

Precision findingiUWB in the case

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband chip in the MagSafe Charging Case2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-proRead 30 September 20269Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-3-review-close-to-perfect-144636Read 30 September 2026U2 chip in the charging case

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Live translation

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Live Translation feature named under exact model. Device, language and region conditions are retained in feature requirements and notes.

Yes20Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7573100Read 30 September 2026Current Translate with Google Pixel Buds guide documents phone-app Live Translate and Transcribe modes with compatible Android. This supports existing app-mediated translation, not assumed availability of the September 2026 Gemini enhancement.

Dimensions and weight

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Weight per budiMass of one earbud. Tip size and approximate values belong in the source note. Do not store pair or case-inclusive mass.

5.55g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Size and Weight named per-bud grams and case height, width, depth rows.

4.7g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026With medium eartip. Case 65.0 g is with earbuds, so it is not used as case weight. The case-only figure comes from the ComputerBase review below.

Bud dimensionsiDimensions of one earbud on the explicitly identified width, height and depth axes. An unlabeled tuple cannot establish those axes.

Width19.2Height30.9Depth27mm(0.8 × 1.2 × 1.1 in)1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Each AirPod. Size and weight vary by configuration and manufacturing process

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Case weightiCharging case mass excluding earbuds. Case-inclusive product mass does not qualify unless the source explicitly gives the empty-case figure.

43.99g(1.6 oz)1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C)

55g(1.9 oz)25Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/audio-video-foto/google-pixel-buds-pro-2-test.90021Read 8 October 2026Hardware description and comparison table explicitly label approximately 55 g as case-only mass. Claimed hardware figure in review, not asserted scale measurement. No subtraction from maker case-with-buds mass or arithmetic derived mass.

Case dimensionsiCharging-case width, height and depth on explicitly identified source axes. Report conflicting axis labels rather than reorder a tuple by appearance.

Width62.2Height47.2Depth21.8mm(2.4 × 1.9 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Size and Weight named per-bud grams and case height, width, depth rows.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

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Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

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SZGGD3B4, SZGGW8XE, SZGG0DNE18Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/15009837Read 8 October 2026FCC Regulatory Compliance explicitly prints left, right and charging case FCC IDs.

Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

AirPods Pro 3, MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker and lanyard loop, Silicone ear tips (five sizes: XXS, XS, S, M, L), Documentation1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026USB-C Charge Cable sold separately

Earbuds, Wireless charging case, Eartips with 4 size options: extra small, small, medium (attached to earbuds), large, Quick Start Guide1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Package contents: earbuds, wireless charging case, four sizes of tips and Quick Start Guide.

Cables included

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Links

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Product page

www.apple.com/airpods-pro2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-proRead 30 September 2026Opened maker product page heading identifies generation.

store.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_22Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2Read 30 September 2026Opened product page exact-model heading and purchase block.

Spec sheet

www.apple.com/airpods-pro/specs1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Opened document title identifies exact generation. Stored URL resolves to this technical specification.

cdn.assets.prezly.com/07237253-004d-46e0-85ee-49d1592f3ea6/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Buds%20Pro%202%20Tech%20Spcs.pdf19Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.assets.prezly.com/07237253-004d-46e0-85ee-49d1592f3ea6/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Buds%20Pro%202%20Tech%20Spcs.pdfRead 30 September 2026Four-page Google technical specifications PDF. Correct earbud tuple 22.74 x 23.08 x 17.03 mm. Axes are not named, so no dimensions object inferred.

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/airpods/welcome/web8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/welcome/webRead 30 September 2026AirPods User Guide, shared by all AirPods models

support.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/1500983718Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/15009837Read 8 October 2026Official Safety, Warranty and Regulatory Guide for exact Pixel Buds Pro 2. Functional instructions also read in the Google Pixel Buds help sections.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/airpods/repairRead 30 September 2026US English page: Apple Limited Warranty covers the device for one year from purchase

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Both are also in the API. Back to all earbuds.