AirPods Pro 2
True-wireless · 2022
Google Pixel Buds A-Series
True-wireless · 2021
AirPods Pro 2 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, AirPods Pro 2 lands at 92 and Google Pixel Buds A-Series at 78. That puts AirPods Pro 2 ahead by 14 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick AirPods Pro 2 if…
- ✓Compact carry
- ✓Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- ✓Quick pair
Pick Google Pixel Buds A-Series if…
- ✓Compact carry
- ✓Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- ✓Quick pair
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSound
AirPods Pro 2Compared on the sound sub-score
AirPods Pro 2 leads on sound (91 vs 77).
Comfort
AirPods Pro 2Compared on the comfort sub-score
AirPods Pro 2 leads on comfort (90 vs 76).
Noise cancelling
AirPods Pro 2Compared on the noise cancelling sub-score
AirPods Pro 2 leads on anc (89 vs 75).
Value for money
Google Pixel Buds A-SeriesSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Google Pixel Buds A-Series more score per dollar ($99 vs $249).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | AirPods Pro 2 | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True-wireless | True-wireless |
| Release year | 2022 | 2021 |
AirPods Pro 2
- +Compact carry
- +Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- +Quick pair
- −Battery life limited
- −Fit varies by ear
- −Case bulkier than pod
Google Pixel Buds A-Series
- +Compact carry
- +Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- +Quick pair
- −Battery life limited
- −Fit varies by ear
- −Case bulkier than pod
FAQ: AirPods Pro 2 vs Google Pixel Buds A-Series
Which is better, AirPods Pro 2 or Google Pixel Buds A-Series? +
AirPods Pro 2 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 14. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is AirPods Pro 2 worth the price? +
At $249, AirPods Pro 2 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.
Is Google Pixel Buds A-Series worth the price? +
At $99, Google Pixel Buds A-Series delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in battery.
Does AirPods Pro 2 or Google Pixel Buds A-Series last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for sound, AirPods Pro 2 or Google Pixel Buds A-Series? +
AirPods Pro 2 — leads on sound (91 vs 77). Compared on the sound sub-score.
Which is better for comfort, AirPods Pro 2 or Google Pixel Buds A-Series? +
AirPods Pro 2 — leads on comfort (90 vs 76). Compared on the comfort sub-score.