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Thank y'all for the comparison video! I've been curious for a while now and if you don't mind - could you share a bit more insight into how you test the mic quality for your articles? I have been getting vastly different results on my own testing and would love to hear more about how you conduct yours. Cheers!
Pixel buds battery life is average at best - even with many of the features off. I prefer Sony's 1000X series - even with LDAC i get about a little over 6.5 hours at 60 db volume. ANC wise, Pixel is best indoors only. The house sound tuning of the two models they're both very fun to listen to across contemporary genres.
I've had two pairs of wf1000xm4's, they both failed shortly after the 2 year mark! Both because of the headset battery. Loved them so much j bought them twice. But idk if i can commit thst amount of money to Sony again.
I have the Sony and the PixelBuds. Sony's design makes them slip, even when I try different pieces. So ANC does not really work there. I figured that Google sits perfectly. No slippery no nothing and extremely good ANC, since I'm autistic, I feel stressed in loud streets and Google Pixel buds filter the most sound out, while Sony doesn't due to no fit. I think it's not fair, how Sony won, because in reality you won't hear a difference.
Can't justify buying another Sony product after the app just breaks the compatibility with my headphones. It constantly disconnects. Only fix was to delete the app but now I'm missing out on a bunch of features. I'll got with the pixel buds for Christmas but I'm also surprised how somewhat similar their prices are. In Canada, the sales going on right now are conincedently the same prices shown on the video. MSRP though is $299 for pixel and $429 for Sony which is not close.
So true. I have both. I prefer Pixels for everyday music and conferencing calls, but when I am about to travel by train or plain, I switch to the Sony.
I've had the Sony WF-1000XM4 for almost 2 years when the left battery started acting up, dropping from 100% to 15% in less than an hour. I've found out that it's a very common problem that Sony hasn't addressed. I've contacted their customer service and it will be repaired under guarantee as it happened just a few weeks before the 2 years mark. The customer service (in France at least) is not helpful at all, and a lot of people got the issue right after the 2 year mark and didn't get any repair or compensation. Therefore I just ordered Google Earbuds Pro 2 and will get rid of the Sony once I receive them back from repair (if they get repaired for free I don't know yet). I don't trust Sony at all anymore.
To me the Pixel bufs were unlistenable until I cranked the treble up and bass down. Now they're acceptable not exceptional. I think that the galaxy buds 2 pro are probably just as good if not better, but I definitely need the multi point and battery life in the Google's. I thought for sure these would sound at least a decent amount better than a 2 year old product but they're at best even. I would check out the XM5's but I dont trust the battery life (at least over time)
@@robinyumnam2646 thanks for the tip, however I have them set up like this already, it just decrease the battery life dramatically a couple of month ago, I stated to think the battery longevity is trash, I read about the battery issues with the previous version
Companies use 60% as the volume level or these limits, so the results vary and it is difficult to really get the number they announced, but 7 hours is very good.
@@MML66 it is good, however I used to get more battery pig of them and I don't use them full volume, I want the pixel buds pro 2 in order to have two buds, I own a pixel and I think I will stick to pixel for a while , I always look for brands out of the smartphone world for headphones and I'm tempted to jump for the first time to it with Google , I didn't like airports when I used iphone cuz sound wise to me it was really poor
@@reubenbermudez8388 If you care about the battery a lot, take a look at the P40i. As a sound, it is good like most items, but the ANC is not the best. In comparison, it also has 12 hours and 60 hours with the box, and at a price of only 60 dollars. This is if you do not mind using items at this price. Most of the high-end items come with a battery life of... The best case is 8 hours, and after trying it, it is annoying
Pixel buds have QC issues and seem to have a constant hissing noise in ANC and transparency mode. I've had the same issue on two units now. I don't know anything about the sonys, but I would not recommend the pixel buds. Very disappointing.
I hope that Sony realizes that there is no point in continuing with the round shape and switches to sticks. This will provide a better battery and the opportunity and place to add a dual driver or magnet planer.
@@MML66 Just like how Samsung realizes and launched a shitty tws that looks like a Cybertruck. Bose has already gone back to bud design from stem. Don't want Sony to make that mistake. And by more battery, what do u even mean? Sony's flagship tws provides one of the best battery life. In fact, i want every Sony tws to be like the Linkbuds S, one of the most comfortable and best designed tws.
@@robinyumnam2646 Who told you that SONY is one of the best in terms of battery? It is not even close, neither in AirPods nor in headphones There are items that offer twice the battery life that Sony offers😅
@@robinyumnam2646 Do you call Bose's designs a stick? They have not designed a stick since the beginning of the company, so they only reduced the size and not moved from one shape to another. They did not realize anything, as you say. The Galaxy Buds3 Pro also have a dual operating system that is superior to most items in the market in terms of quality. Sound and small details as well. This is one of the benefits of the stick. Wait until you see every company turn to this design.
LMAO switches to sticks? Provide a better battery? Based on what? There are many round shaped buds without sticks that have significantly better battery life than buds with sticks. Hell, even the Pixel Buds Pro 2, which are SMALLER than the OG Pros, ended up getting longer battery without needing a stick on it.
@@xenofastiq Adding LMAO only at the beginning of the sentence is embarrassing and you know that your words are meaningless Talk about numbers now about the best battery life for each model, and until we see who is better, the numbers do not lie
Thanks for watching! To see our full testing data, make sure to check out our full article: www.soundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-2-vs-sony-wf-1000xm5-in-ear-excellence-124864/
Buy the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2: amzn.to/3YDZUTq
Buy the Sony WF-1000XM5: amzn.to/3YCzQrz
[Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.]
Thank y'all for the comparison video! I've been curious for a while now and if you don't mind - could you share a bit more insight into how you test the mic quality for your articles? I have been getting vastly different results on my own testing and would love to hear more about how you conduct yours. Cheers!
Pixel buds battery life is average at best - even with many of the features off. I prefer Sony's 1000X series - even with LDAC i get about a little over 6.5 hours at 60 db volume. ANC wise, Pixel is best indoors only. The house sound tuning of the two models they're both very fun to listen to across contemporary genres.
I've had two pairs of wf1000xm4's, they both failed shortly after the 2 year mark! Both because of the headset battery. Loved them so much j bought them twice. But idk if i can commit thst amount of money to Sony again.
Me too!! My right ear bud is starting to only last less than two hours. I'm willing to try the pixel buds since I already have a pixel phone.
@PulpFreeOJ how often did you use yours? I used them for about 4 hours Monday thru Friday
Got my Xm5s a couple of days ago, it surprisingly stays on my ear until I remove em but when your hands get greasy you're f up.
I have the Sony and the PixelBuds. Sony's design makes them slip, even when I try different pieces. So ANC does not really work there. I figured that Google sits perfectly. No slippery no nothing and extremely good ANC, since I'm autistic, I feel stressed in loud streets and Google Pixel buds filter the most sound out, while Sony doesn't due to no fit.
I think it's not fair, how Sony won, because in reality you won't hear a difference.
Do your pixel buds make a slight hissing or static noise in ANC and transparency mode too? Mine do and I can't stand it
@@glub1381 Mine did and that is why I returned them
Can't justify buying another Sony product after the app just breaks the compatibility with my headphones. It constantly disconnects. Only fix was to delete the app but now I'm missing out on a bunch of features. I'll got with the pixel buds for Christmas but I'm also surprised how somewhat similar their prices are. In Canada, the sales going on right now are conincedently the same prices shown on the video. MSRP though is $299 for pixel and $429 for Sony which is not close.
So true. I have both. I prefer Pixels for everyday music and conferencing calls, but when I am about to travel by train or plain, I switch to the Sony.
I've had the Sony WF-1000XM4 for almost 2 years when the left battery started acting up, dropping from 100% to 15% in less than an hour. I've found out that it's a very common problem that Sony hasn't addressed. I've contacted their customer service and it will be repaired under guarantee as it happened just a few weeks before the 2 years mark. The customer service (in France at least) is not helpful at all, and a lot of people got the issue right after the 2 year mark and didn't get any repair or compensation.
Therefore I just ordered Google Earbuds Pro 2 and will get rid of the Sony once I receive them back from repair (if they get repaired for free I don't know yet). I don't trust Sony at all anymore.
To me the Pixel bufs were unlistenable until I cranked the treble up and bass down. Now they're acceptable not exceptional. I think that the galaxy buds 2 pro are probably just as good if not better, but I definitely need the multi point and battery life in the Google's. I thought for sure these would sound at least a decent amount better than a 2 year old product but they're at best even.
I would check out the XM5's but I dont trust the battery life (at least over time)
My Sony barely reach 7 hrs with ANC on, I got them last December 2023 I don't get what the problem is
@@robinyumnam2646 thanks for the tip, however I have them set up like this already, it just decrease the battery life dramatically a couple of month ago, I stated to think the battery longevity is trash, I read about the battery issues with the previous version
@robinyumnam2646 my wf-1000xm5 on AAC and 70% volume easily reaches 8 hours with ANC on
Companies use 60% as the volume level or these limits, so the results vary and it is difficult to really get the number they announced, but 7 hours is very good.
@@MML66 it is good, however I used to get more battery pig of them and I don't use them full volume, I want the pixel buds pro 2 in order to have two buds, I own a pixel and I think I will stick to pixel for a while , I always look for brands out of the smartphone world for headphones and I'm tempted to jump for the first time to it with Google , I didn't like airports when I used iphone cuz sound wise to me it was really poor
@@reubenbermudez8388 If you care about the battery a lot, take a look at the P40i. As a sound, it is good like most items, but the ANC is not the best. In comparison, it also has 12 hours and 60 hours with the box, and at a price of only 60 dollars. This is if you do not mind using items at this price. Most of the high-end items come with a battery life of... The best case is 8 hours, and after trying it, it is annoying
Pixel buds have QC issues and seem to have a constant hissing noise in ANC and transparency mode. I've had the same issue on two units now. I don't know anything about the sonys, but I would not recommend the pixel buds. Very disappointing.
I hope that Sony realizes that there is no point in continuing with the round shape and switches to sticks. This will provide a better battery and the opportunity and place to add a dual driver or magnet planer.
@@MML66 Just like how Samsung realizes and launched a shitty tws that looks like a Cybertruck. Bose has already gone back to bud design from stem. Don't want Sony to make that mistake. And by more battery, what do u even mean? Sony's flagship tws provides one of the best battery life. In fact, i want every Sony tws to be like the Linkbuds S, one of the most comfortable and best designed tws.
@@robinyumnam2646 Who told you that SONY is one of the best in terms of battery? It is not even close, neither in AirPods nor in headphones
There are items that offer twice the battery life that Sony offers😅
@@robinyumnam2646 Do you call Bose's designs a stick? They have not designed a stick since the beginning of the company, so they only reduced the size and not moved from one shape to another. They did not realize anything, as you say. The Galaxy Buds3 Pro also have a dual operating system that is superior to most items in the market in terms of quality. Sound and small details as well. This is one of the benefits of the stick. Wait until you see every company turn to this design.
LMAO switches to sticks? Provide a better battery? Based on what? There are many round shaped buds without sticks that have significantly better battery life than buds with sticks. Hell, even the Pixel Buds Pro 2, which are SMALLER than the OG Pros, ended up getting longer battery without needing a stick on it.
@@xenofastiq Adding LMAO only at the beginning of the sentence is embarrassing and you know that your words are meaningless Talk about numbers now about the best battery life for each model, and until we see who is better, the numbers do not lie