Google Pixel Buds 2a
Powered by the Google Tensor A1 chip, these earbuds deliver effective Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal 1.5 and crisp audio from an 11 mm dynamic driver. The twist-to-adjust stabilizer provides a secure yet lightweight fit, while IP54 water resistance and 20-hour total battery life add practical durability for the price. They are best for budget-conscious commuters who want solid ANC and direct Gemini AI access without paying a premium.
About This Earbuds
Powered by the Google Tensor A1 chip, these earbuds deliver effective Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal 1.5 and crisp audio from an 11 mm dynamic driver. The twist-to-adjust stabilizer provides a secure yet lightweight fit, while IP54 water resistance and 20-hour total battery life add practical durability for the price. They are best for budget-conscious commuters who want solid ANC and direct Gemini AI access without paying a premium.
- Form factor in-ear
- Driver type dynamic
- Wireless
- Active noise cancellation
- Battery life hours 7
- Case battery hours 20
- Water resistance IP54
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong anc (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong comfort (71th percentile) 71th
- Strong mic (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average battery (28th percentile) 28th
- Below average build (33th percentile) 33th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 |
| Impedance | 24 |
| Codecs | Google Pixel Buds 2a - Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds with Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency Mode - Lightweight, Comfortable Fit - 20-Hour Battery - Water Resistant - Built for Gemini - Hazel |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | Silent Seal 1.5 |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 7 |
| Fast Charging | 5-minute charge in the case can add up to 1 hour of listening time |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 20 |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Gemini |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Find Hub |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | IP54 |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Google Pixel Buds 2a | Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 | EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ | Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | hybrid | dynamic | Dynamic |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 7 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 7.5 | 6 |
| Case Battery Hours | 20 | 24 | 28 | 54 | 30 | 18 |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP55 | IP54 | IPX4 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | false | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Pixel Buds 2a | 88.3 | 65.4 | 33.3 | 47.3 | 27.8 | 70.6 | 63.1 | 52 | 39.8 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 Compare | 96.7 | 99.8 | 78.6 | 96 | 75.5 | 70.6 | 79.1 | 99.1 | 95.5 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 78.6 | 99 | 79 | 93.3 | 0 | 99.8 | 90.6 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 91 | 99.8 | 95.9 | 70.6 | 97.3 | 99.3 | 95.5 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 Compare | 96.7 | 99.8 | 33.3 | 98.5 | 80 | 93.3 | 79.1 | 81.5 | 93.2 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen Compare | 96.7 | 80.1 | 78.6 | 96.2 | 47 | 93.3 | 48.9 | 97.8 | 98.7 |
Usage Scores
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