True Wireless
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
76Great
$230
Full review dataGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2 vs Sony WF-1000XM6: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Sony WF-1000XM6 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 85. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Sony WF-1000XM6 - Outstanding overall at around $278.
True Wireless
Sony WF-1000XM6
85Outstanding
$280
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Sony WF-1000XM6 leads on 6 of 7 measures.
- Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
- Sony WF-1000XM6
HearWiki score
76
85
Sound
7.5
9.3
Noise cancelling
8.3
9.2
Battery
8.2
8.4
Calls
6.6
8.4
Value
6.9
8.1
Price (USD)
$230
$280
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Mixed generations
Sony WF-1000XM6 (2026) against Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 (2024). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 brings Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3, while the Sony WF-1000XM6 answers with Top codec LC3 against AAC and LE Audio (LC3). The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 answers on convenience features: it adds Water resistance IP54 against IPX4.
- Pixel Buds Pro 22024
- WF-1000XM620262 yr newer
What differsPixel Buds Pro 2WF-1000XM6
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 5.3
- Top codec
- AAC
- LC3
- LE Audio (LC3)
- No
- Yes
- Water resistance
- IP54
- IPX4
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, USB-C, Wear detection, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
Pixel Buds Pro 2WF-1000XM6
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $230
- $280
- HearWiki score
- 76
- 85
- Released
- 2024
- 2026
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 11 mm dynamic
- 8.4 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 11 mm
- 8.4 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- Sound signature
- warm
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 12 h
- 12 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 8 h
- 8 h
- Battery incl. case
- 48 h
- 24 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 90 min
- Quick charge
- 5 min → 1.5 h
- 3 min → 1 h
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- Yes
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- -
- adaptive
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Wear detection
- Yes
- Yes
- Controls
- both
- touch
- Voice assistant
- Google Assistant
- Google Assistant
- Weight
- 4.7 g
- 6.5 g
- Case weight
- 65 g
- 47.1 g
- Water resistance
- IP54
- IPX4
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 3
- 8
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
What reviewers said
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 are compact true wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation, a secure fit, and IP54 dust/water resistance. They offer up to 8 hours of playback with ANC enabled, 12 hours without, and a total of 48 hours with the charging case. Designed for Android users, they feature Bluetooth 5.4, multipoint connectivity, and a custom EQ via the companion app.
- Pro:Strong ANC performance in bass and mids
- Pro:Comfortable and secure fit for workouts
- Pro:Long battery life with case (48 hours)
- Con:Limited codec support (SBC, AAC only)
- Con:Not class-leading overall for the price
- Con:Sound may not suit all listeners
Sony WF-1000XM6
The Sony WF-1000XM6 true wireless earbuds deliver a top-tier audio experience with adaptive noise cancellation and a robust feature set, including LDAC support and multipoint connectivity. They perform exceptionally well for music and calls, though their premium price and case size are minor trade-offs. With strong battery life and IPX4 water resistance, they are a versatile, high-performance choice for most listeners.
- Pro:Excellent adaptive noise cancellation
- Pro:Rich, detailed sound with LDAC support
- Pro:Solid battery life and wireless charging case
- Con:Premium price point
- Con:Included ear tips may not suit all ear shapes
- Con:Charging case is somewhat bulky
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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