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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Google Pixel Buds A Series offers a wireless experience with a higher overall sound quality and features like sweatproof certification, low latency mode for gaming, and integrated mic for calls, making them suitable for exercise, gaming, and calls. They are optimized for Android and offer hands-free control with app customization. On the other hand, the Sennheiser CX300S, being wired, does not require charging, can produce a richer sound due to dynamic drivers and might be preferred if you desire a simple, plug-and-play audio solution without worrying about battery life. The CX300S are also lighter, which can make them more comfortable for extended use. If portability, wireless convenience, and call quality are key for your usage, go for the Pixel Buds; if you prioritize audio quality and the reliability of a wired connection, consider the Sennheiser CX300S. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Google Pixel Buds A Series
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for exercise
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Sennheiser CX300S
- The Sennheiser CX300S has no clear advantages over the Google Pixel Buds A Series.
Key differences
Music
6.4
6.9
The Sennheiser CX300S and Google Pixel Buds A Series are both only fair for music, though the Sennheiser CX300S is somewhat better.
Gaming
8.6
6.1
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good for gaming, while the Sennheiser CX300S is only fair.
Phone Calls
8.5
3.0
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good for phone calls, while the Sennheiser CX300S is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.4
4.7
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sennheiser CX300S is poor.
Noise Reduction
4.6
7.0
The Sennheiser CX300S is good for noise reduction, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series is poor.
Battery
5.0 Hours
N/A
The Google Pixel Buds A Series has 5 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser CX300S does not have a battery.
Cost
$58
$50
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The Google Pixel Buds A Series has a price of $58 and the Sennheiser CX300S costs $50.
Build Quality
7.4
8.0
The Sennheiser CX300S has very good build quality, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series has good build quality.
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Key similarities
TV and Video
7.8
7.3
The Google Pixel Buds A Series and Sennheiser CX300S are both good for TV and video.
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Spec Comparison
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| Google Pixel Buds A Series | Sennheiser CX300S |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$58 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sennheiser | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | February 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.5/10 | 3.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 6.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.4/10 | 4.2/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 7.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.1 Grams | 12 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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Google Pixel Buds A Series
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Sound Guys
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."
Sennheiser CX300S
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Major HiFi
Carroll Moore | April 2019
"Sennheiser offers impressive bang for your buck when it comes to the CX 300S. Built like a tank and sounding surprisingly good for such a budget-minded earphone, the CX 300S out-classes many of its would-be competitors. Functional but beautiful, it’s the perfect in-ear listening solution for anyone who wants to hear everything and look good doing it."
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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.
About Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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