Pixel Buds Pro Vs. AirPods Pro: Best Earbuds For Under $250?

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The Pixel Buds Pro is Google's first premium earbuds, but how does it compare to Apple's premium earbuds, the AirPods Pro? The AirPods Pro sits at the top of Apple's earbuds line. It was released in 2019 and is reported to get a successor later this year. So while there is no harm in comparing Google's new earbuds to the AirPods Pro, the upcoming AirPods Pro 2 are the Pixel Buds Pro's main rival.

The Pixel Buds will also soon get another challenger in the form of the Galaxy Buds Pro 2, which will launch alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 4 at Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event. The new earbuds will serve as the successor to the 2021 Galaxy Buds Pro.

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Both earbuds have a closed-fit design and an IPX4 rating, but their overall look is contrasting. For example, the AirPods Pro have a stem that sticks out of the ears when worn, while the Pixel Buds Pro are round and stemless like Sony's LinkBuds S. Another key difference in their design is their weight. The AirPods Pro is lighter as each earbud weighs 5.4 grams. On the other hand, the Pixel Buds Pro is almost a gram heavier at 6.2 grams per earbud. Google has also gone for a two-tone color scheme and offers its earbuds in four colors — Charcoal, Coral, Fog and Lemongrass. This provides buyers with multiple options to choose from, unlike the AirPods Pro, which can only be purchased in white.

The Pixel Buds Pro and the AirPods Pro both use 11mm audio speaker drivers and have replaceable silicone tips. Another common feature of both pairs of earbuds is support for active noise cancellation (ANC) with a transparency mode. In addition, Google's earbuds have three microphones, while