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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 · 229 €Sony WF-1000XM5 · 259 €
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| What matters | Google Pixel Buds Pro 2GoogleMedium confidence | Sony WF-1000XM5SonyMedium confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Worth Score | 7.4 | 7.8 (best in this comparison) |
| Best price | 229,00 € (best in this comparison) | 259,00 € |
| Confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Price fairness | 7.4 (best in this comparison) | 6.8 |
| Build quality | 8.0 | 8.6 (best in this comparison) |
| Performance | 8.8 | 9.7 (best in this comparison) |
| Longevity | 7.6 | 8.2 (best in this comparison) |
| Repairability | 2.6 | 3.4 (best in this comparison) |
| Support & warranty | 8.2 | 8.4 (best in this comparison) |
| Battery (ANC on) | 8 h | 8 h |
| Noise cancelling | Excellent, adaptive | Best in class, dual processor |
| Water resistance | IP54 buds / IPX4 case | IPX4 |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | LDAC, AAC, SBC |
| Case charging | USB-C + wireless | USB-C + wireless |
| Best for | Pixel owners who want the best ANC available to them · Small ears — these are unusually light · Long software support | Frequent flyers · Open-plan offices · Anyone who ranks silence above price |
| Avoid if | You want LDAC · You are on iOS | You want the best value per euro · You have larger ear canals — fit is fussy |
| Main drawback | No high-resolution codec | Expensive for the category |
Verdict
Take the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 unless you need performance.
The Sony WF-1000XM5 scores highest at 7.8, but it costs 30,00 € more than the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2, which scores 7.4. That premium buys you performance — 0.9 points of it. Worth it if frequent flyers describes you; otherwise it is money you keep. Watch out for no high-resolution codec on the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2.
Best overallSony WF-1000XM5 — Highest Worth Score here at 7.8, 0.4 ahead of the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2. Best for frequent flyers.
Best valueGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2 — 30,00 € cheaper than the Sony WF-1000XM5 and only 0.4 behind on Worth Score. You give up performance.
Prototype data — prices and retailer stock are a fixed demo snapshot from 28 July 2026, not a live feed.