Sony IER-EX15C
Sony
31 Overall Score
vs
Google Pixel Buds Pro
Google
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Travel
Commute
Calls
Music
Fitness
Specifications
| Sony IER-EX15C | Google Pixel Buds Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | — | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, M, XL | l |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.06 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 11★ |
| Impedance | — | 140 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✗ |
| Codecs | Sony IER-EX15C USB-C Plug, Wired in-Ear Headphones for iPhone and Android Phones, with Built-in Multi-Function Button, Volume and Mic Control, Supports USB Audio Class 1.0 Devices, Blue | Fast Charging,Noise Cancellation,Sweatproof,Microphone Included,Transparency Mode,Water Resistant |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.0★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 11 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5-minute charge of earbuds in the charging case delivers up to 1 hour of listening time with Active |
| Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 31 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 2★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | voice assistant | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | — | Google Assistant |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Sony IER-EX15C
- Strong anc (75th percentile)
- Strong comfort (73rd percentile)
- Strong mic (72nd percentile)
- Below average connectivity (28th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
- Below average sound (32nd percentile)
Google Pixel Buds Pro
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Google Pixel Buds Pro
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 32 specs.