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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize wireless convenience and frequently use your device for calls and meetings, the Google Pixel Buds A Series are your better choice, with higher scores for comfort, built-in controls, and call quality. They also have an optimized mode for low latency which suits video content and a discreet design with medium-sized earbuds. However, the Pixel Buds are significantly pricier. On the other hand, if you're on a budget and don't mind wired earbuds with larger buds, the KZ ZSN Pro offers slightly better overall sound quality, a detachable cable, and is praised for its build quality. It's not as suitable for exercise and lacks wireless features, but it's notably cheaper, making it a value option if cost is a critical factor. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Google Pixel Buds A Series
- Very good for phone calls
- Good for exercise
- Good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic)
- Good for music
Key differences
Music
6.4
7.7
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is good for music, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series is only fair.
Gaming
8.6
8.0
The Google Pixel Buds A Series and KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) are both very good for gaming, though the Google Pixel Buds A Series is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
8.5
5.1
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good for phone calls, while the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.4
4.9
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is poor.
Noise Reduction
4.6
5.3
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) and Google Pixel Buds A Series are both poor for noise reduction, though the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is somewhat better.
Battery
5.0 Hours
N/A
The Google Pixel Buds A Series has 5 hours of battery life. The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) does not have a battery.
Cost
$58
$24
$0
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The Google Pixel Buds A Series has a price of $58 and the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) costs $24.
Build Quality
7.4
9.0
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) has excellent build quality, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series has good build quality.
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Key similarities
TV and Video
7.8
7.4
The Google Pixel Buds A Series and KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) are both good for TV and video.
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How the Google Pixel Buds A Series and the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Google Pixel Buds A Series | KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$58 | $24 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | KZ | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | March 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.5/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.4/10 | 4.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.3 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 4.6/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 7.4/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.1 Grams | 7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | In-Line | |
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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."
KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic)
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PrimeAudio
David Becker | 2019
"Undoubtedly the focus and the star of the show, the ZSN Pro’s bass is big, bold and bangin’. The amount of gusto in the low end should satisfy anyone who likes a large lick of bass and even certified bassheads will probably get a kick out of this."
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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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