Experts recommend Sony WF-1000XM5 more than Google Pixel Buds Pro
As of 15 Jan 2025, experts prefer Sony WF-1000XM5 over Google Pixel Buds Pro, but both Earbuds have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Sony WF-1000XM5 received 6 recommendations: from Rtings.com (22 Nov 2024), What Hi-Fi (2 Dec 2024) Android Central (4 Jan 2025) and 3 others. By contrast, Google Pixel Buds Pro received only 1 recommendation from Laptop Mag (17 Mar 2023).
| Rank | Change | Price | Earbuds | Forbes  | Rtings.com  | Laptop Mag  | What Hi-Fi
 | Wirecutter  | Android Central  | The Verge  | Tom's Guide  | SoundGuys  | TechRadar  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $298 |  Sony WF-1000XM5 The Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds have received highly positive expert reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation capabilities, comfort, battery life, connectivity features, and additional features, making them a top choice for premium true wireless earbuds. | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| 43 | N/A | $120 |  Google Pixel Buds Pro The Google Pixel Buds Pro are high-quality wireless earbuds with excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, comfortable and secure fit, long battery life, and a range of additional features. | - | - | 11 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Wireless Earbuds ranking? It's here
Endorsement summary:
- On 17 Mar 2023 Laptop Mag ranked Google Pixel Buds Pro as #11
Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #11 out of 13 Google Pixel Buds Pro Dynamic-sounding buds for Android-philes... ... ... Source: www.laptopmag.com - On 22 Nov 2024 Rtings.com ranked Sony WF-1000XM5 as #1
Rank Earbuds Comment #1 out of 7 Sony WF-1000XM5 Best Wireless Earbuds... ... ... Source: www.rtings.com - On 2 Dec 2024 What Hi-Fi ranked Sony WF-1000XM5 as #1
Rank Earbuds Comment #1 out of 8 Sony WF-1000XM5 Sony's most accomplished and detailed wireless earbuds to date.... ... ... Source: www.whathifi.com - On 4 Jan 2025 Android Central ranked Sony WF-1000XM5 as #2
Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 9 Sony WF-1000XM5 Best upgrade pick... ... ... Source: www.androidcentral.com - On 4 Jan 2025
Rank Earbuds Comment #1 out of 11 Sony WF-1000XM5 Best overall wireless earbuds... ... ... Source: www.theverge.com - On 9 Jan 2025 Tom's Guide ranked Sony WF-1000XM5 as #1
Rank Earbuds Comment #1 out of 9 Sony WF-1000XM5 Best-in-class sound, improved noise cancelation in a smaller and lighter design... ... ... Source: www.tomsguide.com - On 11 Dec 2024 SoundGuys ranked Sony WF-1000XM5 as #1
Rank Earbuds Comment #1 out of 7 Sony WF-1000XM5 The Best / Editor's Choice... ... ... Source: www.soundguys.com
After counting and adding up the 82 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Sony WF-1000XM5 outranks Google Pixel Buds Pro. This is not to say that Google Pixel Buds Pro is a bad option. Like Sony WF-1000XM5, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Sony WF-1000XM5 is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Google Pixel Buds Pro is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Earbuds | Forbes | Rtings.com | Laptop Mag | What Hi-Fi | Wirecutter | Android Central
| The Verge | Tom's Guide | SoundGuys | TechRadar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $298 | Sony WF-1000XM5 The Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds have received highly positive expert reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation capabilities, comfort, battery life, connectivity features, and additional features, making them a top choice for premium true wireless earbuds. | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| 2 | - | $279 |  Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are highly praised for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a recommended choice for music enthusiasts who value strong bass and treble, effective noise cancellation, comfort for extended use, and durability for various activities. | 1 | - | - | 5 | - | 4 | 3 | 5 | - | 4 |
| 3 | - | $225 |  Apple AirPods Pro 2 The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are highly praised for their exceptional sound quality, advanced noise cancellation, comfortable design, and convenient features, making them a top choice for everyday use. | - | 7 | 2 | 7 | - |
- | 5 | - | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | - | $149 |  Nothing Ear A | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 5 | 2 |
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Expert reviews [19]
Total expert reviews: 19
- with a score: 14
- without a score: 5
| Highest score by 9to5google.com | 100 |
| Average score based on 19 reviews | 82 |
| Lowest score by SoundGuys | 75 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [21]
Total expert reviews: 21
- with a score: 14
- without a score: 7
| Highest score by What Hi-Fi | 100 |
| Average score based on 21 reviews | 90 |
| Lowest score by TechRadar | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- Pixel Buds Pro use Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal to adapt to your ear and help block outside sounds, creating a quiet foundation so your music can shine
- With custom 11 mm speaker drivers and Volume EQ, the earbuds sound amazing at any volume[1]
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From Seller:
- NOISE CANCELLATION: Experience a personal concert with the bluetooth earbuds noise cancelling feature of Sony WF-1000XM5, designed to cancel out more external noise than ever before. Perfect for those who want to enjoy their favorite tunes without the distraction of ambient noise, these ear buds come equipped with dual feedback microphones and Noise Isolation Earbud Tips.
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