Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 vs Apple AirPods 3 Pro
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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 vs. Apple AirPods Pro 3: Key Differences The Apple AirPods Pro 3 edge out the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 in active noise cancellation (ANC), achieving superior reduction beyond 80% and more natural transparency mode for seamless awareness. Battery life favors Apple at 8 hours 42 minutes with ANC on (vs. Googles 7 hours 55 minutes), plus intuitive stem pinch controls and head gestures, though both now support the latter via updates. Sound quality is excellent on both, but Apples Adaptive EQ auto-adjusts to ear fit, while Googles offers a customizable EQ; both include spatial audio with head tracking
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
Launch Date9/25/2024
Launch Price229 USD
Expert Reviews
82/100
16 experts
User Reviews
87/100
1239 users
Apple AirPods 3 Pro
Launch Date9/18/2025
Launch Price249 USD
Expert Reviews
90/100
13 experts
Pros
- Excellent Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
- Comfortable fit with secure design
- Seamless integration with Google Assistant
- Good sound quality with balanced highs and bass
- Improved transparency mode
Cons
- Finicky touch controls
- Occasional connectivity issues
- Price is premium and not budget-friendly
Pros
- Outstanding Active Noise Cancellation industry leading
- Highly immersive and customizable spatial audio experience
- Longer battery life compared to previous generation
- Built-in heart rate sensor enhances fitness tracking
- Improved fit with foam tips increases comfort and passive noise isolation
- Advanced controls including swipe volume adjustments
- Water and sweat resistance for active use
Cons
- Higher price point compared to some competitors
- No wired audio option
- Limited customization outside Apple ecosystem
- MagSafe charging case still requires cable for power
Specifications
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| 2025(1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 90.0 | 79.0 | 249 USD | yes | Custom high-excursion Apple driver, Custom high dynamic range amplifier, Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), Adaptive Audio, Transparency mode, Conversation Awareness, Voice Isolation, Personalized Volume, Loud Sound Reduction, Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking, Adaptive EQ, Studio-quality audio recording, Vent system for pressure equalization, Multiport acoustic architecture | 8 | 30 | {"listening_time_with_ANC":"up to 8 hours","listening_time_with_Spatial_Audio":"up to 7.5 hours"} | 5.3 | - | 47.2 x 62.2 x 21.8 | MagSafe Charging Case with USB-C | Apple H2 headphone chip, Apple U2 chip in MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) | AAC, SBC | - | no | Press once to play/pause media, answer call, mute/unmute, Press twice to end call or skip forward, Press thrice to skip back, Press and hold to switch listening modes, Swipe up/down to adjust volume, Say 'Siri' or 'Hey Siri' for voice commands | - | - | - | yes | Yes | yes | yes | Up to 2x more effective ANC than AirPods Pro 2; 4x more noise removed vs original AirPods Pro | Dual beamforming microphones, Inward-facing microphone, Skin-detect sensor, Motion-detecting accelerometer, Speech-detecting accelerometer, Heart rate sensor (infrared light pulsed 256 times per second) | yes | IP57 | IP57 | Sweat and water resistant (IPX4) | - | 5.55 | yes | |
| 2024(1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 82.0 | 87.0 | 229 USD | yes | - | 8 | 30 | Up to 30 hours with case, 8 hours without | 5.4 | 5.4 | 25.0 x 49.9 x 63.3 | - | - | AAC, SBC | Porcelain, Hazel, Peony, Wintergreen | yes | - | 11 | 11mm | - | yes | - | yes | yes | - | - | yes | IPX4 | IP54 | IP54 (buds), IPX4 (case) | 65.0 | 4.7 | yes | |

