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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choose the Beats Powerbeats Pro if you need earbuds with strong build quality, secure ear hooks for intense workouts, and built-in controls tailor-made for ease of use. Keep in mind they don't support wireless charging and have a larger carrying case. Alternatively, the Google Pixel Buds A Series are a more affordable option with better call quality and a compact design. They offer unique features like a low latency mode for video and gaming, and are optimized for both Android and Apple devices. The tradeoff is slightly lesser overall sound quality and less robust build and controls compared to the Beats. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Powerbeats Pro
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Google Pixel Buds A Series
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Good for exercise
Key differences
Gaming
5.5
8.6
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good for gaming, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Phone Calls
7.0
8.5
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good for phone calls, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.2
8.4
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good.
TV and Video
5.7
7.8
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is good for TV and video, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has 10 hours of battery life. The Google Pixel Buds A Series has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$124
$58
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The Beats Powerbeats Pro has a price of $124 and the Google Pixel Buds A Series costs $58.
Build Quality
8.8
7.4
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has very good build quality, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
6.5
6.4
The Beats Powerbeats Pro and Google Pixel Buds A Series are both only fair for music.
Noise Reduction
4.6
4.6
The Beats Powerbeats Pro and Google Pixel Buds A Series are both poor for noise reduction.
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How the Beats Powerbeats Pro and the Google Pixel Buds A Series compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Beats Powerbeats Pro | Google Pixel Buds A Series |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$124 | $58 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2019 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.5/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 10 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 1.3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | 24 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 4.6/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 11 Grams | 5.1 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | November 2022
"Sweat resistance, actual noise isolation, and a secure fit in your ears make these the true wireless earphones you want in Apple-land. Android users may find other options they like better, as these only support AAC."
Google Pixel Buds A Series
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Jasper Lastoria | October 2022
"For the person who doesn’t want to think about their earphones while using them, Google has created the Pixel Buds A-Series. For a reasonable price, Google packs in a bevy of features like touch controls and a good fit into this Android-friendly set of earbuds to make productivity and life easier."
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About Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
About Google
Mainly known as the most popular search engine on the planet, Google is a multinational technology company that also offers a variety of audio-oriented products. Beside their smart speakers under the Nest product line, Google offers several models of true wireless earbuds under the Pixel line, some of which happen to be an affordable but very powerful option for those already in the Android ecosystem.
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