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Earbuds spec cross-check · 2026-10-14

AirPods Pro 2 vs Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

AirPods Pro 2 vs Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 lines up the September 2023 AirPods Pro 2 with the September 2024 Google Pixel Buds Pro 2. The spec score is a weighted share of comparable rows in the earbuds database.

Spec score

2.5 / 10

AirPods Pro 2 specs

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 leads AirPods Pro 2 vs Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on earbud battery and launch price.

Spec sheet

AirPods Pro 2 vs Google Pixel Buds Pro 2. Rows are scored only when both devices publish a comparable figure. This is a spec-sheet cross-check.
SpecAirPods Pro 2Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
Noise controlActive noise cancellation and TransparencyTieActive noise cancellation and TransparencyTie
Earbud batteryUp to 6 hours with ANCUp to 8 hours with ANCLeads
Case batteryUp to 30 hours with the caseTieUp to 30 hours with the caseTie
Launch price$249$229Leads
ChipApple H2, USB-C caseGoogle Tensor A1
Water resistanceIP54IP54

Who should buy which

Choose the AirPods Pro 2 if you want Apple audio.

Choose the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 if you want Pixel audio. It leads on earbud battery and launch price.

Questions

Which is better, AirPods Pro 2 or Google Pixel Buds Pro 2?

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 leads AirPods Pro 2 vs Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on earbud battery and launch price.

AirPods Pro 2 vs Google Pixel Buds Pro 2: which has the better noise control?

AirPods Pro 2 and Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 tie on noise control. AirPods Pro 2: Active noise cancellation and Transparency. Google Pixel Buds Pro 2: Active noise cancellation and Transparency.

AirPods Pro 2 vs Google Pixel Buds Pro 2: which has the better battery?

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 leads on battery. AirPods Pro 2: Up to 6 hours with ANC. Google Pixel Buds Pro 2: Up to 8 hours with ANC.

What did AirPods Pro 2 and Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 cost?

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 leads on price. AirPods Pro 2: $249. Google Pixel Buds Pro 2: $229.

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