Sony WF-1000XM6 / Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

Sony WF-1000XM6: WF-1000XM6/B · black · in-ear

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2: GA12449-series in-ear earbuds; Porcelain, Hazel, Peony, Moonstone, Olive and other colours. The original Pixel Buds Pro and Pixel Buds 2a are separate models.

Specification	Sony WF-1000XM6	Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
Release year	2026	2024
Announcement / sales year	12 February 2026 / 2026 Sony	—
Noise control	Adaptive ANC and ambient sound Sony	Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal 2.0; Transparency mode; active in-ear pressure relief; Conversation Detection Pressure relief reduces the plugged-ear feeling of sealed earbuds. Conversation Detection pauses music and switches to transparency when you start talking. Google
Processors	QN3e and Integrated Processor V2 Sony	—
Codecs	SBC, AAC, LDAC; LC3 over LE Audio Sony	—
AAC / SBC battery	Up to 8 hours with ANC; 12 hours without Sony	—
LDAC battery	Up to 5 hours with ANC; 8 hours without Sony	—
LC3 battery	Up to 7 hours with ANC; 11 hours without Sony	—
Battery conditions	EQ, DSEE Extreme and speech detection can shorten runtime These are manufacturer maximum figures. Sony	—
Quick charge	About 1 hour of music from 5 minutes Sony	—
Full charge	Earbuds approximately 1.5 hours; case 2 hours Sony	—
Weight	Approximately 6.5 g per earbud; 47 g case With medium tips. Sony	—
Wireless charging	Qi-compatible case Sony	—
Multiple connections	Two-device multipoint Sony	—
Gaming audio	GMAP over LE Audio Requires a compatible phone and game; not a fixed latency guarantee. Sony	—
Tips	Four sizes of noise-isolation tips Sony	—
App	Sony Sound Connect; 10-band EQ Sony	—
Operating temperature	0–40 °C Sony	—
Chip	—	Google Tensor A1 in each earbud Google says Tensor A1 adapts audio to the environment up to 3 million times per second and runs noise cancellation twice as strong as the original Pixel Buds Pro; music and noise-cancellation processing run on separate paths. Google
Driver	—	Custom-designed 11 mm dynamic driver per earbud Google
Microphones	—	Three mics per earbud; voice accelerometer; wind-blocking mesh covers The voice accelerometer picks up jaw vibration while you speak to help separate your voice from ambient noise. Google’s Clear Calling and Super Wideband calling require compatible Pixel phones. Google
Connectivity	—	Bluetooth 5.4 with Super Wideband; works with Bluetooth 4.0+ devices Full features need an Android 6.0 or newer phone, a Google Account and an internet connection; basic listening works with an iPhone. Google
Battery	—	ANC off 12 hours (48 hours with case); ANC on 8 hours (30 hours with case); 5 minutes charge gives 1.5 hours (ANC off) Google’s blog footnote says figures were measured on pre-production hardware with other features disabled; real-world time may be shorter. Google
Charging case	—	USB-C and Qi-certified wireless charging; ringtone speaker for Find Hub; Hall effect sensor for open/close The case speaker lets you ring a lost case through Find Hub. Google
Sensors	—	Capacitive touch (tap and swipe); IR proximity sensor; accelerometer and gyroscope The proximity sensor pauses music automatically when you take an earbud out; swiping adjusts volume. Google
Durability	—	Earbuds IP54; case IPX4 IP54 limits dust ingress and resists splashing water from any direction; the earbuds should not be submerged. The case has no dust rating. Google
Size and weight	—	Earbud (medium tip) 22.74 × 23.08 × 17.03 mm, 4.7 g; case 49.9 × 63.3 × 25 mm, 65 g with earbuds Google says the earbuds are 27% smaller and 24% lighter than the original Pixel Buds Pro. Google
Software support	—	Automatic security updates for at least three years from first availability on the US Google Store Google