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Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Picture

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Picture

TypeIn-ear

Noise CancellingYes

EnclosureClosed-Back

Bass Amount Emphasized (4 dB)

WirelessTruly Wireless

TransducerLocked

Treble Amount Balanced (-1 dB)

MicYes

Sound Signature Warm

TypeIn-ear

Noise CancellingYes

EnclosureClosed-Back

Bass Amount Slightly Emphasized (2 dB)

WirelessTruly Wireless

TransducerDynamic

Treble Amount Balanced (-1 dB)

MicYes

Sound Signature Warm

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Our Verdict

Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

The Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless are similarly performing earbuds to the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 in some regards, such as noise isolation, but the Sony have better stereo matching. The Sony are bulkier and weigh more, but their foam ear tips help them passively mitigate more noise in the treble range, like squeaky brakes. On the other hand, the Google headphones support newer features like 'Audio Switch,' which allows seamless switching of audio playback sources when logged into the same Google account, and 'Find My Device' for both the case and earbuds.

Variants

WF-1000XM5 (Black)
WF-1000XM5 (Silver)

Pixel Buds Pro 2 (Hazel)
Pixel Buds Pro 2 (Peony)

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Black

WF-1000XM5

Hazel

Pixel Buds Pro 2

Silver

WF-1000XM5

Peony

Pixel Buds Pro 2

Smoky Pink

WF-1000XM5

Porcelain

Pixel Buds Pro 2

Wintergreen

Pixel Buds Pro 2

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Sports And Fitness

0.0

0.0

Travel

0.0

0.0

Office Work

0.0

0.0

Wireless Gaming (In Development)

0.0

0.0

Wired Gaming (In Development)

0.0

0.0

Audio Reproduction Accuracy

0.0

0.0

Noise Isolation

0.0

0.0

Microphone (In Development)

0.0

0.0

Frequency Response Consistency

0.0

0.0

Sound

Sound Profile

Sound Profile

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Normalization Frequency

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

Bass Amount

Locked

Locked

Treble Amount

Locked

Locked

Sound Signature

Locked

Locked

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Frequency Response Consistency

N/A

N/A

Consistency L

Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Consistency L Sample

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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Consistency L Sample

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Consistency R

Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Consistency R Sample

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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Consistency R Sample

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Std. Deviation

Lock dB

Lock dB

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Raw Frequency Response

Raw FR L

Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Raw FR L Sample

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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Raw FR L Sample

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Raw FR R

Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Raw FR R Sample

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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Raw FR R Sample

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Bass Profile: Target Compliance

N/A

N/A

Bass Profile: Target Compliance

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RMS Deviation From Target

Lock dB

Lock dB

Low-Frequency Extension

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

Low Bass

Lock dB

Lock dB

Mid Bass

Lock dB

Lock dB

High Bass

Lock dB

Lock dB

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Mid-Range Profile: Target Compliance

N/A

N/A

Mid-Range Profile: Target Compliance

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RMS Deviation From Target

Lock dB

Lock dB

Low Mid

Lock dB

Lock dB

Mid-Mid

Lock dB

Lock dB

High Mid

Lock dB

Lock dB

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Treble Profile: Target Compliance

N/A

N/A

Treble Profile: Target Compliance

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RMS Deviation From Target

Lock dB

Lock dB

Low Treble

Lock dB

Lock dB

Mid Treble

Lock dB

Lock dB

High Treble

Lock dB

Lock dB

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Peaks/Dips

N/A

N/A

Peaks/Dips Graph

Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Peaks/Dips Graph Sample

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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Peaks/Dips Graph Sample

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Peaks

Lock dB

Lock dB

Dips

Lock dB

Lock dB

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Stereo Mismatch

N/A

N/A

Frequency Response Mismatch

Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Frequency Response Mismatch Sample

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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Frequency Response Mismatch Sample

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Phase Response Mismatch

Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Phase Response Mismatch Sample

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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Phase Response Mismatch Sample

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Weighted Amplitude Mismatch

Lock dB

Lock dB

Weighted Frequency Response Mismatch

Lock dB

Lock dB

Weighted Phase Mismatch

Lock°

Lock°

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Group Delay

N/A

N/A

Group Delay

Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Group Delay Sample

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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Group Delay Sample

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Weighted Group Delay

Lock ms

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Cumulative Spectral Decay

CSD

Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless CSD Sample

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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 CSD Sample

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PRTF

N/A

N/A

PRTF

Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless PRTF Sample

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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 PRTF Sample

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PRTF Accuracy (RMS Deviation)

N/A

N/A

PRTF Size (Avg.)

N/A

N/A

PRTF Distance

N/A

N/A

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Harmonic Distortion

N/A

N/A

Harmonics Levels

Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Harmonics Levels Sample

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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Harmonics Levels Sample

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THD Ratio

Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless THD Ratio Sample

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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 THD Ratio Sample

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WHD @ 94 dB SPL

Lock%

Lock%

WHD @ 104 dB SPL

Lock%

Lock%

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Electrical Aspects

Impedance

Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Impedance Sample

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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Impedance Sample

SAMPLE

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Sensitivity @1kHz-1V

N/A

N/A

Bluetooth Max SPL

Lock dB

Lock dB

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Virtual Soundstage

N/A

N/A

Virtual Soundstage

Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Virtual Soundstage Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Virtual Soundstage Sample

SAMPLE

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Head Modeling

Locked

Locked

Speaker Modeling

Locked

Locked

Room Ambience

Locked

Locked

Head Tracking

Locked

Locked

Virtual Surround

Locked

Locked

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Test Settings

Firmware

Locked

Locked

Power

Locked

Locked

Connection

Locked

Locked

Codec

Locked

Locked

Test Instrument

Locked

Locked

EQ

Locked

Locked

ANC

Locked

Locked

Tip/Pad

Locked

Locked

Microphone

Locked

Locked

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Design

Style

Design Picture 2

Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Design Picture 2 Sample

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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Design Picture 2 Sample

SAMPLE

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Type

Locked

Locked

Enclosure

Locked

Locked

Wireless

Locked

Locked

Transducer

Locked

Locked

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Comfort

N/A

N/A

Comfort Picture

Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Comfort Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Comfort Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Weight

Lock lbs

Lock lbs

Clamping Force

Lock lbs

Lock lbs

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Controls

N/A

N/A

Controls Picture

Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Controls Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Controls Picture Sample

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OS Compatibility

Locked

Locked

Ease Of Use

Locked

Locked

Feedback

Locked

Locked

Call/Music Control

Locked

Locked

Volume Control

Locked

Locked

Microphone Control

Locked

Locked

Channel Mixing

Locked

Locked

Noise Cancelling Control

Locked

Locked

Talk-Through

Locked

Locked

Additional Controls

Locked

Locked

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Portability

N/A

N/A

Portability Picture

Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Portability Picture Sample

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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Portability Picture Sample

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L

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

W

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

H

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Volume

Lock in³ (Lock cm³)

Lock in³ (Lock cm³)

Transmitter Required

Locked

Locked

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Case

N/A

N/A

Case Picture

Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Case Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Case Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Type

Locked

Locked

L

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

W

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

H

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Volume

Lock in³ (Lock cm³)

Lock in³ (Lock cm³)

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Build Quality

N/A

N/A

Build Quality Picture

Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Build Quality Picture Sample

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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Build Quality Picture Sample

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Stability

N/A

N/A

Stability Picture

Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Stability Picture Sample

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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Stability Picture Sample

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Headshots 1

Angled Picture

Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Angled Picture Sample

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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Angled Picture Sample

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Side Picture

Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Side Picture Sample

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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Side Picture Sample

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Headshots 2

Front Picture

Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Front Picture Sample

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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Front Picture Sample

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Rear Picture

Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Rear Picture Sample

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for pictures & test results

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Rear Picture Sample

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Top

Top Picture

Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Top Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Top Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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In The Box

In The Box Picture

Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless In The Box Picture Sample

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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 In The Box Picture Sample

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Isolation

Noise Isolation - Full Range

N/A

N/A

Noise Isolation - Full Range Graph

Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Noise Isolation - Full Range Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Noise Isolation - Full Range Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Noise Cancelling

Locked

Locked

Overall Attenuation

Lock dB

Lock dB

Bass

Lock dB

Lock dB

Mid

Lock dB

Lock dB

Treble

Lock dB

Lock dB

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Noise Isolation - Common Scenarios

N/A

N/A

Noise Isolation - Common Scenarios Graph

Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Noise Isolation - Common Scenarios Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Noise Isolation - Common Scenarios Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Airplane Noise Attenuation

Lock dB

Lock dB

Airplane Noise Isolation Audio

Office Noise Attenuation

Lock dB

Lock dB

Office Noise Isolation Audio

Street Noise Attenuation

Lock dB

Lock dB

Street Noise Isolation Audio

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Noise Isolation - Voice Handling

Female Voice 1

Male Voice 1

Female Voice 2

Male Voice 2

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ANC Wind Handling

ANC Wind Handling Graph

Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless ANC Wind Handling Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 ANC Wind Handling Graph Sample

SAMPLE

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ANC Wind Noise

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Leakage

N/A

N/A

Leakage

Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Leakage Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Leakage Sample

SAMPLE

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Leakage Audio

Overall Leakage @ 1ft

Lock dB

Lock dB

Show Text

Microphone

Microphone Style

Integrated

Locked

Locked

In-Line

Locked

Locked

Boom

Locked

Locked

Detachable Boom

Locked

Locked

Mic

Locked

Locked

Recording Quality

N/A

N/A

Microphone Frequency Response

Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Microphone Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Microphone Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Recorded Speech

LFE

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

FR Std. Dev.

Lock dB

Lock dB

HFE

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

Weighted THD

Lock

Lock

Gain

Lock dB

Lock dB

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Noise Handling

N/A

N/A

SpNR

Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless SpNR Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 SpNR Sample

SAMPLE

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SpNR

Lock dB

Lock dB

Noise Gate

Locked

Locked

Speech + Pink Noise Handling

0.0

0.0

Speech + Pink Noise Audio Sample

Speech + Subway Noise Handling

0.0

0.0

Speech + Subway Noise Audio Sample

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Active Features

Battery

N/A

N/A

Battery Type

Locked

Locked

Continuous Battery Life

Lock hrs

Lock hrs

Additional Charges

Lock

Lock

Total Battery Life

Lock hrs

Lock hrs

Charge Time

Lock hrs

Lock hrs

Power-Saving Feature

Locked

Locked

Audio While Charging

Locked

Locked

Passive Playback

Locked

Locked

Charging Port

Locked

Locked

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App Support

N/A

N/A

App Picture

Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless App Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 App Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

App Name

Locked

Locked

iOS

Locked

Locked

Android

Locked

Locked

macOS

Locked

Locked

Windows

Locked

Locked

Equalizer

Locked

Locked

ANC Control

Locked

Locked

Mic Control

Locked

Locked

Room Effects

Locked

Locked

Playback Control

Locked

Locked

Button Mapping

Locked

Locked

Surround Support

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Connectivity

Wired Connection

N/A

N/A

Cable Picture

Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Cable Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Cable Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Analog Audio

Locked

Locked

USB Audio

Locked

Locked

Detachable

Locked

Locked

Length

N/A

N/A

Connector

Locked

Locked

Latency - Analog

N/A

N/A

Latency - USB

N/A

N/A

Recorded Latency

Recorded Latency Connection

Locked

Locked

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Bluetooth Connection

N/A

N/A

Bluetooth Version

Locked

Locked

Multi-Device Pairing

Locked

Locked

Quick Pair (Android)

Locked

Locked

Quick Pair (iOS)

Locked

Locked

Line Of Sight Range

Lock ft (Lock m)

Lock ft (Lock m)

Latency - SBC

Lock ms

Lock ms

Latency - aptX

N/A

N/A

Latency - aptX Adaptive (High Quality)

N/A

N/A

Latency - aptX Adaptive (Low Latency)

N/A

N/A

Latency - LDAC

Lock ms

N/A

Recorded Latency

Recorded Latency Codec

Locked

Locked

AAC Support

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Wireless Connection (Dongle)

N/A

N/A

Line Of Sight Range

N/A

N/A

Latency - Dongle

N/A

N/A

Recorded Latency

PC Compatibility

Analog

Locked

Locked

Wired USB

Locked

Locked

Non-BT Wireless

Locked

Locked

Show Text

PlayStation Compatibility

PS4 Analog

Locked

Locked

PS4 Wired USB

Locked

Locked

PS4 Non-BT Wireless

Locked

Locked

PS5 Analog

Locked

Locked

PS5 Wired USB

Locked

Locked

PS5 Non-BT Wireless

Locked

Locked

Xbox Compatibility

Xbox One Analog

Locked

Locked

Xbox One Wired USB

Locked

Locked

Xbox One Non-BT Wireless

Locked

Locked

Xbox Series X|S Analog

Locked

Locked

Xbox Series X|S Wired USB

Locked

Locked

Xbox Series X|S Non-BT Wireless

Locked

Locked

Base/Dock

N/A

N/A

Type

Locked

Locked

USB Input

Locked

Locked

Line In

Locked

Locked

Line Out

Locked

Locked

Optical Input

Locked

Locked

RCA Input

Locked

Locked

Dock Charging

Locked

Locked

Power Supply

Locked

Locked

Show Text

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Black

WF-1000XM5

Hazel

Pixel Buds Pro 2

Silver

WF-1000XM5

Peony

Pixel Buds Pro 2

Smoky Pink

WF-1000XM5

Porcelain

Pixel Buds Pro 2

Wintergreen

Pixel Buds Pro 2

Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

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