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Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

Illustration of AirPods Pro 3 earbuds beside their open charging case
Illustration of the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 headphones

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 costs $229, against $249 for Apple AirPods Pro 3.

Weight: 5.55 g on Apple AirPods Pro 3, 5.5 g on Google Pixel Buds Pro 2.

Water rating: IP57 on Apple AirPods Pro 3, IP54 on Google Pixel Buds Pro 2.

Bluetooth codecs: AAC, SBC on Apple AirPods Pro 3, SBC, AAC, LC3 on Google Pixel Buds Pro 2.

Apple AirPods Pro 3 and Google Pixel Buds Pro 2, side by side
Apple AirPods Pro 3Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
Price$249$229
Battery life (ANC on)8 h8 h
Weight5.55 g5.5 g
Active noise cancellingyesyes
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCSBC, AAC, LC3
Water ratingIP57IP54
Driver sizeNot listed11 mm
MultipointNot listedyes
See Apple AirPods Pro 3See Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

Prices checked November 1, 2026.

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