Between the MW09 and Pixel Buds Pro 2, the MW09 comes out ahead in battery — buds and battery — with case, while the Pixel Buds Pro 2 wins on weight per bud and spatial audio. Overall, the MW09 scores 79.3 and the Pixel Buds Pro 2 scores 69.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The MW09 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 9.8 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the MW09 if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. The biggest gaps in its favor are battery — buds, battery — with case, water resistance.
Pick the Pixel Buds Pro 2 if audio quality and feature breadth (ANC, codecs, multipoint) are the lead criteria for your purchase. Its strongest claims are weight per bud, spatial audio.
Both ship with comparable active noise cancellation, driver size, multipoint, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the MW09 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Master & Dynamic - MW09 wins
- ▲Battery — buds — 100.00% more. 16 h vs 8 h.
- ▲Battery — with case — 60.00% more. 48 h vs 30 h.
- ▲Water resistance: IP57 (vs IP54).
Why Google - Pixel Buds Pro 2 wins
- ▲Weight per bud — 1.30 g less. 4.7 vs 6.
- ▲Has Spatial audio.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Master & Dynamic - MW09 | Google - Pixel Buds Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Weight per bud | 6 g | 4.7 glead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP57lead | IP54 |
Audio
| Spec | Master & Dynamic - MW09 | Google - Pixel Buds Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 11 mm | 11 mm |
| Active noise cancellationⓘ | true | true |
| Transparency mode | true | true |
| Spatial audioⓘ | false | truelead |
Battery
| Spec | Master & Dynamic - MW09 | Google - Pixel Buds Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery — buds | 16 hlead | 8 h |
| Battery — with case | 48 hlead | 30 h |
| Wireless case chargingⓘ | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | Master & Dynamic - MW09 | Google - Pixel Buds Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetoothⓘ | 5.4lead | 5.3 |
| Codecs | aptX Lossless,aptX Adaptive,AAC,SBC | AAC,SBC |
| Multipointⓘ | true | true |
| In-ear detection | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has longer battery, MW09 or Pixel Buds Pro 2?+
MW09 lasts 16h per charge vs 8h.
Do MW09 or Pixel Buds Pro 2 support multipoint?+
Both support multipoint pairing.
Which has ANC, MW09 or Pixel Buds Pro 2?+
Both have active noise cancellation.
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