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AirPods Pro 3 vs Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
Quick Answer
AirPods Pro 3 is the current sealed Apple Pro: H2, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip in the MagSafe case, Hearing Test / Hearing Aid / Hearing Protection, Live Translation, IP57 on buds and case, up to 8 hours ANC / 24 hours with case ANC, five tip sizes. Pixel Buds Pro 2 (Google Help 7544332 and Store specs, accessed 19 September 2026) list Google Tensor A1, a custom 11 mm driver, ANC with Silent Seal 2.0, Transparency, Conversation Detection, Bluetooth 5.4.
The verdict
AirPods Pro 3 on iPhone for IP57, hearing rows, and 8h ANC; Pixel Buds Pro 2 on Pixel / Android for Tensor A1, Silent Seal 2.0, and the 8h / 30h ANC table
Why: Current Apple Pro versus leftover Pixel buds. Companion to original /earbuds/airpods-pro-2-vs-google-pixel-buds-pro-2/, not a replacement. Pro 3 adds IP57, 8-hour ANC / 24-hour case ANC, Hearing Test / Hearing Aid / Hearing Protection, Live Translation, and 2nd-gen UWB in the MagSafe case. Pixel Buds Pro 2 (Help 7544332 + Store specs) stay Tensor A1, 11 mm driver, Silent Seal 2.0, Bluetooth 5.4, IP54 buds / IPX4 case, 8h ANC / 30h with case ANC (12h / 48h off), 4.7g / 65.0g, Android 6.0+ for full features.
Buy AirPods Pro 3 if
iPhone is your daily driver and you want Pro 3’s hearing rows, IP57, and Apple’s 8-hour ANC claim.
Buy Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 if
You use a Pixel or Android phone and want Tensor A1, Silent Seal 2.0, Gemini / Fast Pair, and Google’s 8-hour / 30-hour ANC table on leftover Pixel Buds Pro 2.
Spec comparison
Pro 3 from apple.com/airpods-pro/specs/. Pixel Buds Pro 2 from Google Help 7544332.
| Spec | AirPods Pro 3 | Pixel Buds Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Apple H2; 2nd-gen UWB in MagSafe case | Google Tensor A1 |
| Driver | Not published as a mm row on Apple’s sheet | Custom 11 mm |
| ANC | ANC; Adaptive Audio; Transparency; Conversation Awareness | ANC with Silent Seal 2.0; Transparency; Conversation Detection |
| Bud / case hours (ANC) | Up to 8h / 24h with case | Up to 8h / 30h with case (12h / 48h ANC off) |
| IP | IP57 buds and case | IP54 buds / IPX4 case |
| Weight | Confirm live Pro 3 sheet — do not invent grams | 4.7 g per bud (M tip); 65.0 g case with earbuds |
| Wireless | MagSafe + USB-C family | USB-C + Qi |
| Bluetooth | Confirm live sheet | 5.4 Super Wideband |
| Phone / extras | Hearing Test / Hearing Aid / Hearing Protection; Live Translation | Android 6.0+ for full Pixel features; Gemini / Fast Pair class |
Frequently asked questions
Did Google ship Pixel Buds Pro 3?
This page is Pixel Buds Pro 2 (Tensor A1). If Google ships a Pro 3, that is a new slug — do not silently swap the B-side.
Do both claim 8 hours with ANC?
Yes on the cited sheets. Pro 3: up to 8 hours ANC / 24 hours with case ANC. Pixel Buds Pro 2: up to 8 hours ANC / 30 hours with case ANC. Those are different case totals — copy the labels.