Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 / Apple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2: GA12449-series in-ear earbuds; Porcelain, Hazel, Peony, Moonstone, Olive and other colours. The original Pixel Buds Pro and Pixel Buds 2a are separate models.

Apple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C): AirPods Pro 2 with MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C); 2023 version. The 2022 Lightning-case version has the same earbuds but a different case; AirPods Pro 3 is a separate model.

Specification	Google Pixel Buds Pro 2	Apple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)
Release year	2024	2023
Chip	Google Tensor A1 in each earbud Google says Tensor A1 adapts audio to the environment up to 3 million times per second and runs noise cancellation twice as strong as the original Pixel Buds Pro; music and noise-cancellation processing run on separate paths. Google	Apple H2 in the earbuds; Apple U1 in the case The U1 chip lets Find My show the direction and distance of the case precisely. Apple
Noise control	Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal 2.0; Transparency mode; active in-ear pressure relief; Conversation Detection Pressure relief reduces the plugged-ear feeling of sealed earbuds. Conversation Detection pauses music and switches to transparency when you start talking. Google	—
Driver	Custom-designed 11 mm dynamic driver per earbud Google	—
Microphones	Three mics per earbud; voice accelerometer; wind-blocking mesh covers The voice accelerometer picks up jaw vibration while you speak to help separate your voice from ambient noise. Google’s Clear Calling and Super Wideband calling require compatible Pixel phones. Google	—
Connectivity	Bluetooth 5.4 with Super Wideband; works with Bluetooth 4.0+ devices Full features need an Android 6.0 or newer phone, a Google Account and an internet connection; basic listening works with an iPhone. Google	Bluetooth 5.3 With non-Apple devices they work as basic Bluetooth earbuds; most settings need an Apple device. Apple
Battery	ANC off 12 hours (48 hours with case); ANC on 8 hours (30 hours with case); 5 minutes charge gives 1.5 hours (ANC off) Google’s blog footnote says figures were measured on pre-production hardware with other features disabled; real-world time may be shorter. Google	—
Charging case	USB-C and Qi-certified wireless charging; ringtone speaker for Find Hub; Hall effect sensor for open/close The case speaker lets you ring a lost case through Find Hub. Google	—
Sensors	Capacitive touch (tap and swipe); IR proximity sensor; accelerometer and gyroscope The proximity sensor pauses music automatically when you take an earbud out; swiping adjusts volume. Google	—
Durability	Earbuds IP54; case IPX4 IP54 limits dust ingress and resists splashing water from any direction; the earbuds should not be submerged. The case has no dust rating. Google	Earbuds and case rated IP54 for dust, sweat and water IP54 protects against splashes and sweat but not immersion, and resistance can decrease over time. Apple
Size and weight	Earbud (medium tip) 22.74 × 23.08 × 17.03 mm, 4.7 g; case 49.9 × 63.3 × 25 mm, 65 g with earbuds Google says the earbuds are 27% smaller and 24% lighter than the original Pixel Buds Pro. Google	Earbud 30.9 × 21.8 × 24.0 mm, 5.3 g; case 45.2 × 60.6 × 21.7 mm, 50.8 g Apple
Software support	Automatic security updates for at least three years from first availability on the US Google Store Google	—
Sound and noise control	—	Custom high-excursion Apple driver and amplifier; Active Noise Cancellation; Adaptive Audio; Transparency mode; Conversation Awareness; Voice Isolation Adaptive Audio blends ANC and Transparency based on surrounding noise; Conversation Awareness lowers the music when you start speaking. Apple
Spatial audio and EQ	—	Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking; Adaptive EQ; vent system for pressure equalisation Apple
Hearing health	—	Hearing Test; Loud Sound Reduction The Hearing Test runs with a compatible iPhone; availability depends on country and software version. Apple
Microphones and sensors	—	Dual beamforming microphones and an inward-facing microphone; skin-detect sensor; motion- and speech-detecting accelerometers; touch control Apple
Controls	—	Press once: play/pause, calls; twice: skip forward; three times: skip back; press and hold: switch modes; swipe: volume Apple
Battery life	—	Up to 6 hours per charge with ANC (5.5 hours with Spatial Audio); up to 30 hours total with the case; about 1 hour from 5 minutes of charging Apple
Case charging	—	MagSafe charger, Apple Watch charger, Qi-certified chargers or USB-C The case has a speaker for Find My and a lanyard loop. Apple
Ear tips	—	Silicone; XS, S, M, L Apple