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@@jacobspeer3491 I'm not sure what you mean. It doesn't have an EQ option. I have a custom EQ that I show off later in the video with a third party app. There are time stamps with the side by side already.
Stumbled upon this video while trying to decide between the two and I have to say this is some of the highest quality TH-cam content I've seen in a very long time. Seriously impressive format. That's a well earned sub 👍
Hey, Brandon, always appreciate your candor and the extensive testing that you do. I got the Buds Pro and was as underwhelmed by them upon first use, but the new firmware did fix quite a few issues I had run into - and as an added bonus, when paired with my Windows 11 computer, with a licensed copy of Dolby ATMOS audio, was able to make use of ATMOS through the Buds Pro. With that being said, listening to your tests, the Buds A had a thinner bass line in every track I listened to, the Pros always had a more robust, full bass line, especially with the reverb of really low end parts of the tracks. I never changed anything at all, leaving the Buds Pro connected to the PC and ATMOS enabled, and I then went back and listened to the songs again using my Arctis Nova Pro Wireless, and I distinctly heard the same difference. That being said, I have to say these are the most comfortable buds I've used, I've kept them in for 7+ hours during a workday, connecting to all my meetings and listening to music in between. Other idiosyncrasies, though, as you noted, like certain frequencies coming through even with ANC enabled, as well as the feedback loop when grabbing the Buds in the correct manner, to the lack of filtering out noises through the mic, to even a weird bug I had where all calls were single channel (whichever bud went in first) are 100% spot on. And yet, even then, the ANC is so good I never knew I needed it until I used my Novas for the first time, and now that my other issues are out of the way, and with the ability to use ATMOS and custom EQ in the ATMOS app, I'm happy with them overall. I do hope there will continue to be more improvements, though.
The battery life and comfort is definitely a big strength for these, yes! I’ll have to look into the Atomos option you’re talking about. That’s interesting.
To combine the microphone test and sponsor spot is the most BRILLIANT idea ever. It's a win-win. To the viewer, it gives a much longer and more practical readout. And to the channel, it's a real reason the viewers will stick around. BRAVO 👏
@@ThisIsTechToday I'm looking for a TWS with non-stem design, MOSTLY for indoor calls. I should sound natural. Transparency and ANC are good to have, but not very important. Which ones would you suggest?
Appreciate all the hard work you've put into this review. You're my first go-to guy on youtube for TWS and audio reviews. Hope there will be an in-depth review of the GB2P and a comparison between the PBP against it down the pipeline. Once again, many thanks!
@@ThisIsTechToday thanks for the huge effort that goes into this. I'm torn on if it'd be a good thing to have yet another firmware update while you're working on your comparison 😈😵💫
As a fellow audio engineer and seeing that this video came out 6 months ago, I strongly agree that the base firmware sucked, but now running on ver 4.3, there seems to be a significant improvement. I generally love the way the Pixel buds pro sound, especially since I also adjusted the EQ to my liking. You alos nailed the caveat with transparency mode. Excellent overall review, though.
What an excellent detailed and analytical review, great job Brandon! You continue to impress with the amount of efforts you put into your vids. Keep up the good work my man!
Until your custom EQ i was always preferring the a-series by a lot,I'm blown away 🤯 I hope they can improve through the custom EQ because if they remain the same they are a huge disappointment 😔 I think I will wait the a-series 2 and thanks as always for your great video 😎🤙🏻
Oof, sorry they never really released the a series two. But evidently later versions changed the audio so much that they actually go toe to toe with anything except MAYBE the air pods pro or the xm5, so definitely worth the $150, unless your gonna wait for pro two 😆
Been waiting for your review. Glad it finally came out. I used to go to Jim's review room for reviews on anything related to audio but he i guess he retired about 2 years ago or so. You put in a ton of work and details in your videos. Appreciate the effort to help us make our choices on these products.
Thank you! Yeah, this was supposed to be an easier and simpler type of video and then it got out of hand because inspiration hit and that intro came so naturally 😅😅
The recent firmware update that added head tracking to spatial audio and Opus the codec has improved the Pixel Buds Pro. Though I wish they'd been doing this all along it's kind of nice getting new features from time to time.
Listening to this video with the pixel buds pro I just received today. I'm happy so far, coming from the galaxy buds pro. I'm just living them and updated since I got them. Galaxy hurt my ears and I used to miss the Google assistant. Had a hard time deciding between them or the galaxy buds 2 pro, freebuds 2 pro, and Sony xm4Jwkdjdusjabekejxha. I finally decided on the pixel buds pro because of the Google integration and so glad I did. (Pixel 6 pro owner)
This is the best earbud review I've ever seen. So thorough, no filler and you cover everything I need to know. Looks like I'll be ordering the Pros and see how they compare to my daily driver Sony WF-1000MX4.
@@shannanalphonso2944 Sony definitely sounds better for music but I've been using the Pixels a lot for calls, podcasts, TH-cam. It sounds perfectly fine for music. It's more comfortable and secure in my ear as well. Recommended!
Damn if this isn't the most well designed, extensive tech review I've seen. Maybe too much for most people but the sponsor during the mic test was rly well thought out imo
That feedback sound when pushing on the speaker opening, I get EVERY TIME when putting in my Galaxy Buds 2 Pro..... EVERY TIME Can't wait for my Pixel Buds Pro to show up today to compare!
Don't make the same mistake as me. I've been using the Sony XM3 for over 3 years and then the right ear suddenly won't charge fully and I get only 20 minutes out of it. I saw that the Pixels Buds Pro was $40 off on BestBuy Canada and it also had better rating than the Sony XM5 and on top of that I watched Marquees Browlee's review of it then was sold on purchasing it. Big mistake. The sound quality isn't nearly as good as the Sony XM3. And now I realized BestBuy Canada changed their policy few years back on used headphones and won't accept them (even though BestBuy USA still allows it). What gives!
I personally use the Liberty 3 Pro and EarFun Free 2 for my media consumption but enjoyed this detailed comparison video. I also do appreciate Google attempting to improve their hardware. I'm sure there will be people who will like these. Great job, Brandon.
Great video. They sound way better than the A series, but the transparency mode and noise cancelling modes aren't as good as the AirPods Pro pro unfortunately. Don't get me wrong they're definitely great and I won't be getting rid of these.
Update: I got the google pixel buds pro, the ones you said were so awful. 1 full work commute (morning and evening trains) and 2 walks later, guess what? They're not actually awful. The anc is pretty good and while the sound quality could be better. It's not awful and I continue to not understand why you think it is.
Because the sound sounds like a saw on my eardrums. I can’t bear to listen to them. The rest is solid and nice, but if the sound is painful to listen to, truly, I can’t suggest them. My ears are just sensitive to the range they boost like crazy.
@@ThisIsTechToday i suppose you have a point. maybe you really can't stand them and thats okay too. but you did come across like these are the most awful ever, like its gonna be the same for everyone. I'm sorry you didnt like them
I really appreciate this in-depth review. It is much more useful to make buying decisions than the more surface level "just buy these" kinds of reviews I've been seeing over the past few days.
Hi Brandon and thanks for your excellent review. Do you have any new thoughts about the Pixel Bud Pros after the latest firmware update released last month? The earphones now feature a 5-band EQ and some EQ presets. Some have commented that they sound better now, but what do I know. ☺️
this is favorite review i am dediciding if i want to buy these, This review has the most information out of all the videos i've watched. All the other youtubers are like ''good sound quality i recommed these earbuds''' and they dont even a give any info.
I'm not an audio engineering not an audiophile or qualified in any way whatsoever. I've had the Galaxy buds first gen, Sony WF-XM3 and first gen airpods pro. I switched from iPhone 13 pro Max to Pixel 7 pro and got the Pixel Buds Pro as well. They are good enough but no where near the quality of the airpods pro in terms of making calls, noise cancellation, sound and touch controls. They are outclassed in every way possible. I find the pixel buds Pro good enough to listen to music at home but hate going out with them in public, constantly having to put out an earbud when I'm talking to people or having to pull out my phone, having to go to Bluetooth settings and hit another settings buttons because for some reason Google thought it was a good idea for the pixel buds not to have a standalone app. The fit is not as good as the airpods pro either despite the ear check seal setting thing. They really are a 5/10 and that's being generous.
I see you got the Sennheiser momentum 4 at 1:30. Some reviews say that ANC is better then Bose, and Sony's headphones 🤔. Can't wait to compare the previous generation vs the flagships headphones!
This is one of the most detailed reviews I’ve seen and heard! Thanks for your great effort. I’m a new pixel owner and coming from iOS I came thinking I could go with the buds and watch no risk at all but watching reviews I’m still on the fence about buying those peripherals 😢 I’ll wait a little more before cashing that kind of money. Thaaanks again for this great review
I loved this video! Super informative and detailed. However, I just don't agree with your conclusion about the sound quality. I've used a lot of headphones, from a bunch of different brands like Skullcandy, Anker, and Sony, and the Pixel Buds have got to be the best I've used, with Anker following suit.
I don't know what to buy, pixel buds pro or linkbuds s. For my sound quality is the most important part of earbuds , but I couldn't find any direct comparisons between these two
Hi Brandon, will you please make an audio comparison between airpods pro 1 vs airpods pro 2? I'd love to hear how they really sound before I buy. Your channel is the only one that offers that. And thank you for all previous reviews! They were great!
I think they don’t have the harsh highs that the PBP suffer from, but they’re also quite dark, so you would need to EQ it to brighten and open it up if that’s your preference. Thankfully, there’s already an app with EQ sliders.
I picked up the Pro and quickly returned them. A series sound much better. The Pro not only has an uneven response but the driver sounds rough and gritty at the the top end. However, Sony Linkbuds S and XM4 leave these for dead.
Thank you for this very well done review. The A series has a more mellow sound while pros had a sharper tinny sound. But you improved the pros quite a bit with your custom EQ.
Pixel buds A sound much warmer and wider to me then the Pro's. Depends on what your preference is ofcourse, but I wouldn't spend 230 dollars on the pro's when they sound very tinny and cold to me. The treble is probably gonna hurt my ears overtime. But everyone has their own preference I guess
Ty for all the work you do--always learn a great deal from your vids. In the video it looks like you are playing your music files from local storage directly on your phone. As TH-cam music is often a pain to use, and I have my entire audio library saved to my PC in FLAC or MP3--with the intent of transferring all of my music files over to my Pixel 6 Pro XL--could you recommend the very best audio player app to play locally saved music files? Would you recommend listening to music on your phone this way and do you yourself prefer this method of listening to music over streaming services?
Seu análise é tão completa que toda a vez me faz viajar do Brazil até aqui para acompanhar os videos hehehe. Agora só estou esperando um review do Freeclips, sem muitas espectativas. Grande abraço e parabéns pela competência!
Man I believe the buds a sound the best to me, the mid range sounds more clear. I liked listening to the a's the most. Is it just me or does anyone else think the pixel buds pro have more interference even in the quiet room ? 🤔 The pixel buds pro with thier orange accents look sooo fire🔥 !
Really appreciate you taking your time on this Brandon! I really like my PBPs but they should definitely be better in some areas. Hopefully future updates will help! My main take away from this video is that I have to make a TH-cam Music playlist of all of the songs you used here for testing! 😆😎✊🏽
Don't cry and unsub just because the buds pro don't sound the best, this isn't biased. This guy is giving the sound straight from the earbuds, and he is also putting a lot of time into making these videos.
Thank you for this detailed video. I think I will stick to the buds A, I love the hooks and they don't sound that worse. For ANC I got the Bose 700 when needed
Excellent review my friend, I have just one question that is killing me to know, the fit on the ear... I have my pixel buds and to be honest, the horn works perfectly for me, and the new buds pro ... I'm not quite sure if they will fit well or not. thanks in advance
I loved my series a until i lost the case with the buds in my ears. Wish there was a way to just get the case. Well made video. Underrated channel. Thank you.
May I suggest you use a more rubbery/slightly jelly medium next time as your conduit as they tend to mimic the ear canal better. Low frequencies should be better transmitted to the mics that way. And I'm also curious about your microphones frequency response.
Thanks for this video Brandon... I am in the market and was considering picking up some Pro's. However, after hearing/seeing your detailed review. I am gonna steer clear until the next iteration to see if they get even better in the future. I appreciate the depth of your content and can always trust your opinions to help influence some of my purchases.
Damn, that is one fine review! Loved how you direct-recorded the buds to compare - my only feedback on that is that changing sources on the hits made it harder for me to judge what was due to the buds and what was just the mix/arrangement evolving - minor complaint, though :-) I did wonder if the tube affects the recording quality but I trust you'd only be sharing it if it matched what you were hearing. To my ears it sounded like the stereo image was being affected a lot by both buds, with the highs being really wide on both, and the upper mids on the A's seemed a bit scooped, but were more forward and narrow on the pro's (I'm listening on closed-back wired phones, plus all the youtube encoding along the way). Did you get that as well? I figure at least part of that will be down to the bluetooth codec as well. I was pretty close to ordering the pro's but after hearing these tests I'm not sure I'd be happy with either, really. So huge thanks for such an in-depth and unbiased review that lets us draw our own conclusions. I might stick with this pair of AU$30 buds I picked up - they're a tenth of the price but don't sound too much worse - although their ANC is probably nowhere near as good as the pro's. Do you offer stems of your tests (I'm guessing maybe in the members' section)? Anyway, awesome review and appreciate the technical depth and openness.
Thanks! Yeah, the tubes aren't creating an issue that I can hear, only when there's nothing into it and your speaking into it does it sound "tubey" haha. Yes, the Pro's definitely have a narrower sound stage, which is unfortunate.
I just got mine and I started back to backing them with my soundcores on Dave Brubeck Take Five. I find it much better to demo non electronic music. There seems to be some high end roll off in the Pixels. The cymbals in T5 are way more subdued and less in your face. The Pixels do sound less congested. The bass strings lose some of their sizzle vibrating on the fingerboard. The Pixels also seem better dynamically. The have a much stronger attack on cose miced bass drums. The Pixels remind me of listening to a vintage tube amp that rolls off. I generally agree with the review, good job. The high end roll off doesn't bother me as much probably because my ears are old.
Listening to this video on my PBAs. Honestly I like the sound of the Pro better. It adds a bit to the high end and mids without losing any low end. That said, the PBAs still sound great and I love mine and I'd hate to give up the great olive color. But with the exception of a quiet outdoor setting, the mic on the Pro sounds like trash compared to the PBAs. I never owned the PB2s so I don't miss the wireless charging or the swipe gestures (though I know I'd appreciate them).
I don't usually watch videos this long (because attention span), but this was definitely worth it and held my attention. Very well done! I have the Pixel Buds 2. Do you think the Pros are better in sound quality? Any thoughts on the latest firmware update (and EQ feature)? Also, your cat is super cute. 😊
Wow, I've never seen so much effort put into an earbud review before, and I have to say that you've really shaken my decision about buying the Pros. I too was really disappointed by their sound compared to the A series, but I'm so used to having volume adjustment on my previous earbuds - the left side of which died 🙁 - that not having it would be a step back. I'll have to look up how much has changed with firmware updates in the last eight months before making a decision.
@@jamiesplinter8758 I've watched several other reviews, and they said that there's been lots of improvements. I don't know the difference, since I've only been using them with the newest firmware, but I think that they're pretty decent now. (There's also a built-in EQ that you can customize.)
When use the Pixel Buds PRO and the volume of the smartphone is set at maximum, the headphones feel low. I have to lower the volume of the phone to 9 and then raise it to 10 and the Buds then sound good and loud at 10. Someone else has the same issue?
Hi Sir, I really love the quality of each one of your videos. I have a question regarding Galaxy Buds 2 Pro. Wi you be getting those to compare with Galaxy Buds Pro?
Weird how when listening to the "original soundtrack" on the google pixel 2 buds pro, it sounds WAY better than what you have under the "pro" section... thats a little odd... it should sound the same no?
Appreciate the review, definitely changed my mind. I want great audio quality and I am now passing on the Pixel Buds Pro. Back to the research I go, searching through your videos now.
"But since the update... 🙄I really haven't changed my mind"😂😂. I actually preferred the Pixel Buds A, maybe I'm crazy. Hannah Parrott👍🏻, I've already downloaded some of her music. Another great informative video! Very thorough, no doubt you're an engineer 😃. Keep them coming, buddy!
From what I can hear on this video using headphones, the Pixel Buds Pro do sound "slightly" better than the Pixel Buds A. They are just a bit fuller and richer, especially on the "Jamie" song at 10:15 in the video. But to be honest, I don't really hear enough of a difference to upgrade from my Pixel Buds A to buy the Pro model. Thanks for the video!
I have the Samsung S22 Ultra. I am using the Samsung message app to send text messages. When I send a text message to someone I get the visual notification, "Delivered" under the text message, to let me know, the message was delivered. But at the same time I also get an audio sound WITH the visual notification to let me know the text was sent. I get the sound that is the default sound that is under the “sounds and vibration under the “notification sound”. I do NOT want to get an audio sound after I send the text message. I only want to see the visual notification, "Delivered", to let me know, the message was delivered. How do I stop the audio sound, when I send text messages? I also disabled the option “hear outgoing message sounds” under the general settings.
Great content! I'm only asking this because you ARE a sound engineer. I've tried watching/listening to your videos on 2 different sets of headphones. Some of your plosives are coming through rather aggressively in my opinion. Is this an issue with my headphones (and/or my headphone settings)? Is this something you've done purposefully (Maybe you're bringing up your high end to enhance your speech that's affecting it)? Or maybe something else entirely?
the worst thing apple ever did was remove the headphone jack, which spiraled us into years of this insanity paying $200-$300+ for garbage earbuds we need to recharge when we couldve spent $50-$70 in 2016 and got actually good wired earbuds with good microphones. We live in the worst timeline. ----- I think we forget to zoom out sometimes and just get so sucked into the reality we're in and forget that we've had significantly better wired earbuds for 15+ yrs. Also, listen again to the microphone portion of this, this microphon audio is absolute trash, but we forget about that because all other bluetooth earbud mics are also trash. insanity.
Thank you for the honesty. I know you love everything Pixel, and still are not biased by Google. You gave us an honest review about the quality of their products. Thanks. Skipping the buds for now.
Next chapter: Samsung Galaxy Pro Buds 2 Vs Sony WF 1000XM4 Vs Pixel Buds (Pro or A).? Great Video BTW, I watched the entire thing. Vocal music is the best part of the test.
Pixel Buds Pro vs Galaxy Buds2 Pro vs Sony WFMX4 vs Apple AirPods Pro I still need more time with the Buds2 Pro. Just finished this video so now on to the other videos I make that isn't just audio, and then this video. Plus, I want to see if Apple announces anything new or not so I don't waste time on the old AirPods pro.
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I think they should get a re review after they release the EQ later in this yr
@@mrdadecounty3056 I'll put out my custom EQ for channel members.
I LOVED the review. 100% agree 🙌
I'm editing my comment because It was stupid... Lol.
@@jacobspeer3491 I'm not sure what you mean. It doesn't have an EQ option. I have a custom EQ that I show off later in the video with a third party app. There are time stamps with the side by side already.
@@ThisIsTechToday later this year Google is supposed to release an EQ setting for the pros. That's what he's talking about
Listening to this on my phone speakers pretending I can understand the difference 😅
Lol
Mine is mono so it's even better 😁
@@thalente8074 oh noooo 😅
@@ThisIsTechToday don't worry I'll read the closed captions
y'all gonna give me a heart attack 😂
Stumbled upon this video while trying to decide between the two and I have to say this is some of the highest quality TH-cam content I've seen in a very long time. Seriously impressive format. That's a well earned sub 👍
Thanks so much, Graham! I really appreciate that. Please share it with others. It really helps!
JUST GOT THE UPDATE ON THE PIXELS BUD PRO ... THE FIVE-BAND EQ... I TESTED IT OUT AND IT DOES PUSH OUT A LOT OF BASS👍
Hey, Brandon, always appreciate your candor and the extensive testing that you do. I got the Buds Pro and was as underwhelmed by them upon first use, but the new firmware did fix quite a few issues I had run into - and as an added bonus, when paired with my Windows 11 computer, with a licensed copy of Dolby ATMOS audio, was able to make use of ATMOS through the Buds Pro. With that being said, listening to your tests, the Buds A had a thinner bass line in every track I listened to, the Pros always had a more robust, full bass line, especially with the reverb of really low end parts of the tracks. I never changed anything at all, leaving the Buds Pro connected to the PC and ATMOS enabled, and I then went back and listened to the songs again using my Arctis Nova Pro Wireless, and I distinctly heard the same difference.
That being said, I have to say these are the most comfortable buds I've used, I've kept them in for 7+ hours during a workday, connecting to all my meetings and listening to music in between. Other idiosyncrasies, though, as you noted, like certain frequencies coming through even with ANC enabled, as well as the feedback loop when grabbing the Buds in the correct manner, to the lack of filtering out noises through the mic, to even a weird bug I had where all calls were single channel (whichever bud went in first) are 100% spot on. And yet, even then, the ANC is so good I never knew I needed it until I used my Novas for the first time, and now that my other issues are out of the way, and with the ability to use ATMOS and custom EQ in the ATMOS app, I'm happy with them overall. I do hope there will continue to be more improvements, though.
The battery life and comfort is definitely a big strength for these, yes! I’ll have to look into the Atomos option you’re talking about. That’s interesting.
To combine the microphone test and sponsor spot is the most BRILLIANT idea ever. It's a win-win. To the viewer, it gives a much longer and more practical readout. And to the channel, it's a real reason the viewers will stick around. BRAVO 👏
Bingo!!! It’s my favorite format. No detour for a minute before we get to what you want. Thanks for noticing that!
@@ThisIsTechToday I'm looking for a TWS with non-stem design, MOSTLY for indoor calls. I should sound natural. Transparency and ANC are good to have, but not very important. Which ones would you suggest?
@@gS-kt2ff if you value the mic above all and think sound should at least be decent, the Sony linkbuds S would be the move. geni.us/jh9Z7
@@gS-kt2ffWhy do you think the pixel buds 2 are so expensive now?? They've been discontinued was looking to replenish it and it's super expensive.
@@darrendyson8347 I agree with you on the discount part. But still too costly in my country and economy, mate 🙂
Appreciate all the hard work you've put into this review. You're my first go-to guy on youtube for TWS and audio reviews. Hope there will be an in-depth review of the GB2P and a comparison between the PBP against it down the pipeline. Once again, many thanks!
It's in the next audio review! Give it time. Takes a bit to really get to know them and then make the video. This one took two weeks.
@@ThisIsTechToday thanks for the huge effort that goes into this.
I'm torn on if it'd be a good thing to have yet another firmware update while you're working on your comparison 😈😵💫
haha, I don't know if it'll be that dramatic, but who knows...
Hands down best earphone test. Please do more of this. So that people at home can actually hear what they sound like. Thank you for this
I have a bunch already! Check out the playlist of audio videos 😊
As a fellow audio engineer and seeing that this video came out 6 months ago, I strongly agree that the base firmware sucked, but now running on ver 4.3, there seems to be a significant improvement.
I generally love the way the Pixel buds pro sound, especially since I also adjusted the EQ to my liking. You alos nailed the caveat with transparency mode. Excellent overall review, though.
What's your EQ setting?
How about the ANC?
What an excellent detailed and analytical review, great job Brandon! You continue to impress with the amount of efforts you put into your vids. Keep up the good work my man!
Thank you so much!
Absolutely love that you throw some mad props to artists! Of course also digging the in depth and comprehensive reviews!
Thanks for the kind words, Kevin! I appreciate that. Gotta support others, for sure!
the best review of something audio-related and one of the best reviews I've ever seen on TH-cam. Wow. Subbed.
Oh wow. Thank you! Please share it with others 🙏
Until your custom EQ i was always preferring the a-series by a lot,I'm blown away 🤯
I hope they can improve through the custom EQ because if they remain the same they are a huge disappointment 😔
I think I will wait the a-series 2 and thanks as always for your great video 😎🤙🏻
You're most welcome! I think my custom EQ really made the Pros pull ahead a lot!
Oof, sorry they never really released the a series two. But evidently later versions changed the audio so much that they actually go toe to toe with anything except MAYBE the air pods pro or the xm5, so definitely worth the $150, unless your gonna wait for pro two 😆
Google is now up to V4.30. Sounds good to me, but then my ears are 66 years old, and have dealt with wind noise on motorcycles for years…
Been waiting for your review. Glad it finally came out. I used to go to Jim's review room for reviews on anything related to audio but he i guess he retired about 2 years ago or so. You put in a ton of work and details in your videos. Appreciate the effort to help us make our choices on these products.
Thank you! Yeah, this was supposed to be an easier and simpler type of video and then it got out of hand because inspiration hit and that intro came so naturally 😅😅
@@ThisIsTechToday i understand. When you get that feeling it's best to roll with it. Thanks again.
The recent firmware update that added head tracking to spatial audio and Opus the codec has improved the Pixel Buds Pro. Though I wish they'd been doing this all along it's kind of nice getting new features from time to time.
Listening to this video with the pixel buds pro I just received today. I'm happy so far, coming from the galaxy buds pro.
I'm just living them and updated since I got them. Galaxy hurt my ears and I used to miss the Google assistant.
Had a hard time deciding between them or the galaxy buds 2 pro, freebuds 2 pro, and Sony xm4Jwkdjdusjabekejxha.
I finally decided on the pixel buds pro because of the Google integration and so glad I did. (Pixel 6 pro owner)
Lmao, at the Sony naming 😂😂😂😂 yeah, earbuds are more than just the sound, so it's up to all the things you think are important.
The wing tip was it. Google should've refined that design and added the features from the pro. I can't keep these in my ear.
This is the best earbud review I've ever seen. So thorough, no filler and you cover everything I need to know. Looks like I'll be ordering the Pros and see how they compare to my daily driver Sony WF-1000MX4.
Hey how do they sound in comparison to the Sony WF-1000MX4?
@@shannanalphonso2944 Sony definitely sounds better for music but I've been using the Pixels a lot for calls, podcasts, TH-cam. It sounds perfectly fine for music. It's more comfortable and secure in my ear as well. Recommended!
@@NathanWind99 thanks for the reply mate, appreciated!
Damn if this isn't the most well designed, extensive tech review I've seen. Maybe too much for most people but the sponsor during the mic test was rly well thought out imo
That feedback sound when pushing on the speaker opening, I get EVERY TIME when putting in my Galaxy Buds 2 Pro..... EVERY TIME
Can't wait for my Pixel Buds Pro to show up today to compare!
Don't make the same mistake as me. I've been using the Sony XM3 for over 3 years and then the right ear suddenly won't charge fully and I get only 20 minutes out of it. I saw that the Pixels Buds Pro was $40 off on BestBuy Canada and it also had better rating than the Sony XM5 and on top of that I watched Marquees Browlee's review of it then was sold on purchasing it. Big mistake. The sound quality isn't nearly as good as the Sony XM3. And now I realized BestBuy Canada changed their policy few years back on used headphones and won't accept them (even though BestBuy USA still allows it). What gives!
Louis Rossmann made a video about this issue approx 10 months ago. Saved me from making the same mistake.
I personally use the Liberty 3 Pro and EarFun Free 2 for my media consumption but enjoyed this detailed comparison video. I also do appreciate Google attempting to improve their hardware. I'm sure there will be people who will like these. Great job, Brandon.
Whoa! Thank you so much for the super thanks!!
@@ThisIsTechToday My absolute pleasure. 😁
@jaylek55 impressive
you mean earfun free pro 2 with tuning? ❤
@@buckethead420 No, not the Olun (sp?) tuned ones. Just the original ones.
Great video. They sound way better than the A series, but the transparency mode and noise cancelling modes aren't as good as the AirPods Pro pro unfortunately. Don't get me wrong they're definitely great and I won't be getting rid of these.
Update: I got the google pixel buds pro, the ones you said were so awful. 1 full work commute (morning and evening trains) and 2 walks later, guess what? They're not actually awful. The anc is pretty good and while the sound quality could be better. It's not awful and I continue to not understand why you think it is.
Because the sound sounds like a saw on my eardrums. I can’t bear to listen to them. The rest is solid and nice, but if the sound is painful to listen to, truly, I can’t suggest them. My ears are just sensitive to the range they boost like crazy.
@@ThisIsTechToday i suppose you have a point. maybe you really can't stand them and thats okay too. but you did come across like these are the most awful ever, like its gonna be the same for everyone. I'm sorry you didnt like them
I really appreciate this in-depth review. It is much more useful to make buying decisions than the more surface level "just buy these" kinds of reviews I've been seeing over the past few days.
lol, oh what video might you be thinking of? 😅
Hi Brandon and thanks for your excellent review. Do you have any new thoughts about the Pixel Bud Pros after the latest firmware update released last month? The earphones now feature a 5-band EQ and some EQ presets. Some have commented that they sound better now, but what do I know. ☺️
The one this week with head tracking and Opus codec was an excellent addition.
Hey man, with the black Friday sale coming up on the Google store website, this really helped me a ton. Earned a sub.
Glad I could help!
this is favorite review i am dediciding if i want to buy these, This review has the most information out of all the videos i've watched. All the other youtubers are like ''good sound quality i recommed these earbuds''' and they dont even a give any info.
I'm not an audio engineering not an audiophile or qualified in any way whatsoever. I've had the Galaxy buds first gen, Sony WF-XM3 and first gen airpods pro. I switched from iPhone 13 pro Max to Pixel 7 pro and got the Pixel Buds Pro as well. They are good enough but no where near the quality of the airpods pro in terms of making calls, noise cancellation, sound and touch controls. They are outclassed in every way possible. I find the pixel buds Pro good enough to listen to music at home but hate going out with them in public, constantly having to put out an earbud when I'm talking to people or having to pull out my phone, having to go to Bluetooth settings and hit another settings buttons because for some reason Google thought it was a good idea for the pixel buds not to have a standalone app. The fit is not as good as the airpods pro either despite the ear check seal setting thing. They really are a 5/10 and that's being generous.
This is what im looking for ...proper clarity to the viewers...thanks you 🎉
I see you got the Sennheiser momentum 4 at 1:30. Some reviews say that ANC is better then Bose, and Sony's headphones 🤔. Can't wait to compare the previous generation vs the flagships headphones!
It's coming in due time. Gotta do the big comparison with the galaxy buds2 pro first 👍
This is one of the most detailed reviews I’ve seen and heard! Thanks for your great effort. I’m a new pixel owner and coming from iOS I came thinking I could go with the buds and watch no risk at all but watching reviews I’m still on the fence about buying those peripherals 😢 I’ll wait a little more before cashing that kind of money. Thaaanks again for this great review
Glad I could help! I do wish these were better but they aren’t 😭
That mic test vs the A-Series was very informative.
That's a long video for a pair of earbuds.
Looks like I'd have to grab a snack.
Haha! Yeah, I don't mess around with audio reviews.
I loved this video! Super informative and detailed. However, I just don't agree with your conclusion about the sound quality. I've used a lot of headphones, from a bunch of different brands like Skullcandy, Anker, and Sony, and the Pixel Buds have got to be the best I've used, with Anker following suit.
I think Anker's sound bad as well lol
I don't know what to buy, pixel buds pro or linkbuds s. For my sound quality is the most important part of earbuds , but I couldn't find any direct comparisons between these two
Hi Brandon, will you please make an audio comparison between airpods pro 1 vs airpods pro 2? I'd love to hear how they really sound before I buy. Your channel is the only one that offers that. And thank you for all previous reviews! They were great!
Already working on it. Give it time.
The integration with the Google assistant is what im interested in tbh
Hey dude
Is the sony wf-1000mx4 better than buds pro in sound quality?
I think they don’t have the harsh highs that the PBP suffer from, but they’re also quite dark, so you would need to EQ it to brighten and open it up if that’s your preference. Thankfully, there’s already an app with EQ sliders.
Amazing video as always, r u working on buds 2 pro atm? perhaps a comparison?
I picked up the Pro and quickly returned them. A series sound much better. The Pro not only has an uneven response but the driver sounds rough and gritty at the the top end. However, Sony Linkbuds S and XM4 leave these for dead.
This literally had to be one of the best reviews on anything that I've seen/heard in a very long time. You, sir, have a new suscriber.
I'd love to hear an update when the AI enhancement has been implemented on the new version.
Thank you for this very well done review. The A series has a more mellow sound while pros had a sharper tinny sound. But you improved the pros quite a bit with your custom EQ.
Thanks! Glad you could hear the difference!
god fucking dammit how i love watching your reviews. always the highest quality
Haha, thank you.
Very comprehensive review. I didn't watch the whole video but appreciated the timestamps as call quality was my main concern. Great work!
Wonderful review. Which third party app would you suggest to tune these as best as possible/with an eq.
Wavelet! I have my custom EQ using wavelet available for channel members, too 😊
Is it just me or do the Pixel Buds A Series almost always sound better. I haven't compleatly finished the video yet
Pixel buds A sound much warmer and wider to me then the Pro's. Depends on what your preference is ofcourse, but I wouldn't spend 230 dollars on the pro's when they sound very tinny and cold to me. The treble is probably gonna hurt my ears overtime. But everyone has their own preference I guess
You nailed the differences, and how we like to do things here! Gotta let people make their own decisions and choose what fits them best!
I really prefer the sound of the A series over the pros. But I stick to the AirPods 3.
Yeah, stock, I think the A series is overwhelmingly better sounding.
Ty for all the work you do--always learn a great deal from your vids. In the video it looks like you are playing your music files from local storage directly on your phone. As TH-cam music is often a pain to use, and I have my entire audio library saved to my PC in FLAC or MP3--with the intent of transferring all of my music files over to my Pixel 6 Pro XL--could you recommend the very best audio player app to play locally saved music files? Would you recommend listening to music on your phone this way and do you yourself prefer this method of listening to music over streaming services?
What about with the latest firmware?
What kind of music player are you using on your Pixel?
For this one I was using a third party one that Wavelet supported. I don’t normally use it.
Seu análise é tão completa que toda a vez me faz viajar do Brazil até aqui para acompanhar os videos hehehe. Agora só estou esperando um review do Freeclips, sem muitas espectativas. Grande abraço e parabéns pela competência!
Man I believe the buds a sound the best to me, the mid range sounds more clear. I liked listening to the a's the most.
Is it just me or does anyone else think the pixel buds pro have more interference even in the quiet room ? 🤔
The pixel buds pro with thier orange accents look sooo fire🔥 !
The pixel buds a sounded a lot better then the pixel buds pro
Me too, I preferred the a
Preferred the A also
Really appreciate you taking your time on this Brandon! I really like my PBPs but they should definitely be better in some areas. Hopefully future updates will help! My main take away from this video is that I have to make a TH-cam Music playlist of all of the songs you used here for testing! 😆😎✊🏽
Haha! Thank you.
Don't cry and unsub just because the buds pro don't sound the best, this isn't biased. This guy is giving the sound straight from the earbuds, and he is also putting a lot of time into making these videos.
Thanks
Which one should I buy between
Oppo enco x2,buds a, buds pro
For only sound quality
Thank you for this detailed video. I think I will stick to the buds A, I love the hooks and they don't sound that worse. For ANC I got the Bose 700 when needed
This is awesome, please do one for the pixel buds pro 2 as Google has invested a lot in the new dsp
I like my Pixel Buds, and haven't had a single issue. I wonder what your top pick would be, and if I'd even enjoy it in comparison.
I'm honestly trying to figure out my top pick myself. I do really, really like the swipe gestures.
Excellent review my friend, I have just one question that is killing me to know, the fit on the ear... I have my pixel buds and to be honest, the horn works perfectly for me, and the new buds pro ... I'm not quite sure if they will fit well or not. thanks in advance
I'll take either these over the airpod pros ANY day
Same
I loved my series a until i lost the case with the buds in my ears. Wish there was a way to just get the case. Well made video. Underrated channel. Thank you.
Great video as usual Brandon! Are you telling Marques to not tell people to just buy these 😏🤣😜
lol, couldn't help but be cheeky since he released his right before mine 😂
@@ThisIsTechToday Don't worry I won't tell him that I liked yours better lol
lol
May I suggest you use a more rubbery/slightly jelly medium next time as your conduit as they tend to mimic the ear canal better. Low frequencies should be better transmitted to the mics that way. And I'm also curious about your microphones frequency response.
Thanks for this video Brandon... I am in the market and was considering picking up some Pro's. However, after hearing/seeing your detailed review. I am gonna steer clear until the next iteration to see if they get even better in the future. I appreciate the depth of your content and can always trust your opinions to help influence some of my purchases.
But these don't support aptx or ldac, are these still worth considering?
Listening this on the A-series while the Pros are on their way..
Damn, that is one fine review! Loved how you direct-recorded the buds to compare - my only feedback on that is that changing sources on the hits made it harder for me to judge what was due to the buds and what was just the mix/arrangement evolving - minor complaint, though :-) I did wonder if the tube affects the recording quality but I trust you'd only be sharing it if it matched what you were hearing.
To my ears it sounded like the stereo image was being affected a lot by both buds, with the highs being really wide on both, and the upper mids on the A's seemed a bit scooped, but were more forward and narrow on the pro's (I'm listening on closed-back wired phones, plus all the youtube encoding along the way). Did you get that as well? I figure at least part of that will be down to the bluetooth codec as well.
I was pretty close to ordering the pro's but after hearing these tests I'm not sure I'd be happy with either, really. So huge thanks for such an in-depth and unbiased review that lets us draw our own conclusions. I might stick with this pair of AU$30 buds I picked up - they're a tenth of the price but don't sound too much worse - although their ANC is probably nowhere near as good as the pro's. Do you offer stems of your tests (I'm guessing maybe in the members' section)?
Anyway, awesome review and appreciate the technical depth and openness.
Thanks! Yeah, the tubes aren't creating an issue that I can hear, only when there's nothing into it and your speaking into it does it sound "tubey" haha. Yes, the Pro's definitely have a narrower sound stage, which is unfortunate.
I'm getting pixel buds a-series for 70 dollars, should I consider buying them or do you have any other buds in the same price range?
I just got mine and I started back to backing them with my soundcores on Dave Brubeck Take Five. I find it much better to demo non electronic music. There seems to be some high end roll off in the Pixels. The cymbals in T5 are way more subdued and less in your face. The Pixels do sound less congested. The bass strings lose some of their sizzle vibrating on the fingerboard. The Pixels also seem better dynamically. The have a much stronger attack on cose miced bass drums. The Pixels remind me of listening to a vintage tube amp that rolls off. I generally agree with the review, good job. The high end roll off doesn't bother me as much probably because my ears are old.
Listening to this video on my PBAs. Honestly I like the sound of the Pro better. It adds a bit to the high end and mids without losing any low end. That said, the PBAs still sound great and I love mine and I'd hate to give up the great olive color.
But with the exception of a quiet outdoor setting, the mic on the Pro sounds like trash compared to the PBAs.
I never owned the PB2s so I don't miss the wireless charging or the swipe gestures (though I know I'd appreciate them).
I don't usually watch videos this long (because attention span), but this was definitely worth it and held my attention. Very well done! I have the Pixel Buds 2. Do you think the Pros are better in sound quality? Any thoughts on the latest firmware update (and EQ feature)? Also, your cat is super cute. 😊
I can appreciate the effort put into the video.
If I didn't need ANC I'd be all over the Pixel As, they sound nice.
Wow, I've never seen so much effort put into an earbud review before, and I have to say that you've really shaken my decision about buying the Pros. I too was really disappointed by their sound compared to the A series, but I'm so used to having volume adjustment on my previous earbuds - the left side of which died 🙁 - that not having it would be a step back. I'll have to look up how much has changed with firmware updates in the last eight months before making a decision.
How much has changed ive just ordered these pros
@@jamiesplinter8758 I've watched several other reviews, and they said that there's been lots of improvements. I don't know the difference, since I've only been using them with the newest firmware, but I think that they're pretty decent now. (There's also a built-in EQ that you can customize.)
What will you recommend for bass and sound quality, pixel buds A or Samsung buds 2
I LOVE my pixel buds a series! For a $100 pair of earbuds, they are amazing!
When use the Pixel Buds PRO and the volume of the smartphone is set at maximum, the headphones feel low.
I have to lower the volume of the phone to 9 and then raise it to 10 and the Buds then sound good and loud at 10.
Someone else has the same issue?
There's a section dedicated to "Volume." Check the time stamps.
Hi Sir, I really love the quality of each one of your videos. I have a question regarding Galaxy Buds 2 Pro. Wi you be getting those to compare with Galaxy Buds Pro?
Already have them. It’ll happen eventually.
@@ThisIsTechToday Thanks Bro! 🙏
Weird how when listening to the "original soundtrack" on the google pixel 2 buds pro, it sounds WAY better than what you have under the "pro" section... thats a little odd... it should sound the same no?
That's one extensive review. Thank you! This is what youtube should be like all of the time. Really happy that I've found your channel.
Glad it was helpful! Welcome!
Appreciate the review, definitely changed my mind. I want great audio quality and I am now passing on the Pixel Buds Pro. Back to the research I go, searching through your videos now.
"But since the update... 🙄I really haven't changed my mind"😂😂. I actually preferred the Pixel Buds A, maybe I'm crazy. Hannah Parrott👍🏻, I've already downloaded some of her music. Another great informative video! Very thorough, no doubt you're an engineer 😃. Keep them coming, buddy!
Rough, huh? Lol. Thanks for actually watching the video. Hannah is great and insanely talented. So much respect for her.
Thx. Love your vids. Still researching buds to get. Any chance a Sennheiser Momentum 3 review is coming?
Thanks! No plans for that. I have the momentum 4 headphones that I'll be making a video on though!
You got my sub, thank you for such efforts to make superb content!
Do you plan on revisiting the pixel buds pro after the latest firmware update?
Man, that was one of the best reviews I've ever seen. Incredible.
4.13 I like how you blended the song along with your speech
Thanks!
From what I can hear on this video using headphones, the Pixel Buds Pro do sound "slightly" better than the Pixel Buds A. They are just a bit fuller and richer, especially on the "Jamie" song at 10:15 in the video. But to be honest, I don't really hear enough of a difference to upgrade from my Pixel Buds A to buy the Pro model. Thanks for the video!
Interesting.
I'm more surprised of all the new songs I've added to my playlists lmao
Haha. I’ve worked very hard on curating a good song list!!
What are your thoughts on Galaxy buds 2 Pro, waiting for your full review.
I have the Samsung S22 Ultra. I am using the Samsung message app to send text messages. When I send a text message to someone I get the visual notification, "Delivered" under the text message, to let me know, the message was delivered. But at the same time I also get an audio sound WITH the visual notification to let me know the text was sent. I get the sound that is the default sound that is under the “sounds and vibration under the “notification sound”. I do NOT want to get an audio sound after I send the text message. I only want to see the visual notification, "Delivered", to let me know, the message was delivered. How do I stop the audio sound, when I send text messages? I also disabled the option “hear outgoing message sounds” under the general settings.
Best earphone review I've seen. Liked your real word testing.
Great content! I'm only asking this because you ARE a sound engineer. I've tried watching/listening to your videos on 2 different sets of headphones. Some of your plosives are coming through rather aggressively in my opinion. Is this an issue with my headphones (and/or my headphone settings)? Is this something you've done purposefully (Maybe you're bringing up your high end to enhance your speech that's affecting it)? Or maybe something else entirely?
When you say plosives but refer to high end, I'm confused. By plosives, do you mean my "P's" and "B's" or do you mean my "esses" ???
@@ThisIsTechToday Your 'esses' and your 'tss' (like when you say Weights, or its)
lol, I have to ask, are you wearing the Google Pixel Buds Pro? What are you listening on?
the worst thing apple ever did was remove the headphone jack, which spiraled us into years of this insanity paying $200-$300+ for garbage earbuds we need to recharge when we couldve spent $50-$70 in 2016 and got actually good wired earbuds with good microphones. We live in the worst timeline. ----- I think we forget to zoom out sometimes and just get so sucked into the reality we're in and forget that we've had significantly better wired earbuds for 15+ yrs. Also, listen again to the microphone portion of this, this microphon audio is absolute trash, but we forget about that because all other bluetooth earbud mics are also trash. insanity.
just buy a dongle and use your headphones then lol.
i liked this app. Sounds better than default eq for the pixel buds pro. Thank you mate.
Thank you for the honesty. I know you love everything Pixel, and still are not biased by Google. You gave us an honest review about the quality of their products. Thanks. Skipping the buds for now.
I would love hear your opinions on the new LG earbuds. Thank you 🙇
Next chapter: Samsung Galaxy Pro Buds 2 Vs Sony WF 1000XM4 Vs Pixel Buds (Pro or A).? Great Video BTW, I watched the entire thing. Vocal music is the best part of the test.
Pixel Buds Pro vs Galaxy Buds2 Pro vs Sony WFMX4 vs Apple AirPods Pro
I still need more time with the Buds2 Pro. Just finished this video so now on to the other videos I make that isn't just audio, and then this video. Plus, I want to see if Apple announces anything new or not so I don't waste time on the old AirPods pro.
what would you say the comfort and sound quality of the pixel buds pro today are vs the sony linkbuds S, both with default and their own custom eqs?