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Google Pixel Buds Vs Apple AirPods – The battle of the headphones

On October 4, Google introduced its new flagship Pixel phones, the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. However, the main reason Google kept making fun of Apple last year seemed like a joke when Google announced its flagships without the headphone jack. Yes, this time they changed it to get an IP 67 waterproof rating.

As an alternative, Google announced its brand new wireless headphones called Pixel Buds. The buttons follow in the footsteps of Apple’s wireless earbuds, the AirPods, meaning everyone will compare the two wireless buttons and choose which one to choose. We’ve put together this comparison to help you make your decision.

specs

GOOGLE PIXEL OUTBREAKS

Price:$159
Battery life: up to 5 hours.
Battery specifications: 120mAh
Weight: 14 grams
Connectivity: Bluetooth
Sensors: microphone, accelerometer, capacitive touch panel
Charging case: USB Type C

APPLE AEROPODS

Price:$159.99
Battery life: up to 5 hours.
Battery specifications: 60mAh
Weight: 4 grams each
Connectivity: Bluetooth, W1 chip
Sensors: Dual Beam Forming Microphones, Dual Optical Sensors, Motion Detection Accelerometer, Voice Detection Accelerometer
Charging case: USB Type C

Price

Taking the biggest hurdle off the beaten path, there’s very little to compare between these two options to begin with, as the AirPods and Pixel Buds are priced at $159. The main issue as of now lies with affordability, as the Pixel Buds won’t ship until November, and that’s if Google doesn’t continue to have supply issues.

Design

Physically, the wireless headsets of each organization seem fundamentally changed. Apple looks like a theoretical white flower with a long stem and a fat bud that fits in the ear. The aspect of Google, again, is round and more extensive. Everything is tight. A piece of string also ties Google’s Pixel Buds together, which is a nice touch as it means you can prevent one of the buds from falling to the ground. So design-wise, the Pixel Buds have the upper edge. However, the AirPods are the ones that complete the definition of wireless.

control S

Both earbuds have touch controls, however the Pixel Buds offer more. Apple AirPods let you play and pause music with a tap. The Pixel Buds let you do that too, but they also have a touch surface that lets you slide your finger across them to adjust the volume.

AI assistants and translation

Obviously, both headsets offer AI assistants from each organization (directed through your cell phone). The AirPods offer Siri and the Pixel Buds offer the Google Assistant. I think it’s undeniable which is superior: Google Assistant. However, if you don’t speak English, Siri wins, as it’s available in many more dialects.

In any case, one region with the Pixel Buds clearly wins out is their ability to continuously translate conversations. Nobody has really tested this component yet, so we have to wait to see how well it works.

Battery duration

The main reason for dispute about our mobile phones or Bluetooth headsets is the battery life. Who wants to be able to charge their headphones after using them for only an hour or two?

However, it seems that Apple and Google may make sense. Both AirPods and Pixel Buds are rated for up to 5 hours of use on each charge.

Additionally, Apple and Google claim that their charging cases will give up to 24 hours of battery life for the earbuds. That’s a wild claim, but in my run with AirPods, it certainly holds up.

Speaking of charging, Apple guarantees that charging AirPods for just 15 minutes will give users an additional 3 hours of battery life. Regarding the Pixel Buds, Google claims that 15 minutes of charging will give users an additional hour of battery life. Clearly Apple gets the thumbs up here, but the mileage may fluctuate if you’re only using them with an Android device, which doesn’t exploit Apple’s W1 chip.

Considering the Pixel Buds haven’t been released yet, we’ll have to keep an eye out if Google’s cases hold up after a while.

Compatibility

Both gadgets are compatible with the different devices of the organization. For example, AirPods are designed to be used (and all of their features can also be accessed) with iPhones, iPads, Apple TV, and Macs. Google’s Pixel Buds (as the name suggests) are meant to work with the Pixel phone line. of the organization, as well as with the recently released Pixel Book. However, since both earphones use Bluetooth, they will work with other phones; only most of the features will not be available for those phones.

connectivity

This is by far my favorite AirPods component and I can’t say I’m that excited to see something similar coming from Google. When you open the AirPods unexpectedly around your iPhone, a message appears asking you to connect them.

As indicated by Google, the Pixel Buds will have a similar utility, which means that when the case is opened, you will be able to connect with your device with the touch of a button. This is HUGE as it eliminates the need to experiment and handle the irritating pairing procedure that owners of Bluetooth headsets must handle right now.

The best part about the Pixel Buds is that this feature will not be restricted to the Pixel 2/2 XL. Rather, you will need a device running Android 6.0 Marshmallow in any case and have Google Assistant installed on the device. Which, rather advantageously, just advanced to the Play Store as a standalone app.

Verdict

AirPods are definitely advantageous considering the way cables have gone, but you don’t get any extra utility when using them on an Android phone as most of the fun is reserved for iOS users.

In this way, the proper answer here for Android users is self-evident. If you haven’t pre-ordered your Pixel Buds yet, do so now. As someone right now claiming AirPods, I really can’t wait to get my hands (or ears) on the Pixel Buds to put them through hell. Let us know what you think and in case you take a pair.

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