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At a glance
- Brand
- Type
- True Wireless
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wireless
- Noise cancelling
- -
- Released
- 2025
The Google Pixel Buds 2a are wireless earbuds designed to pair seamlessly with Android phones, part of the Pixel ecosystem. They are listed among Google's earbuds lineup, with features and specs detailed on the official Google Store page.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
These wireless earbuds from Google are built to work effortlessly with Android devices, offering adaptive noise cancellation and a comfortable fit. With up to 10 hours of playback on a single charge (or 7 with ANC on) and a total of 27 hours with the case, they're solid for daily use. Touch controls, a custom EQ, and IP54 water resistance round out a feature set that's strong for the price.
What works
- Seamless integration with Android and Pixel devices
- Long battery life with the charging case
- Adaptive ANC and transparency mode for flexible listening
- Lightweight design with IP54 water resistance
- Custom EQ and app support for personalized sound
What doesn't
- Limited to SBC and AAC codecs, no aptX or LDAC
- No wireless charging for the case
- Average Bluetooth range of 10 meters
- Only two microphones for calls, which may affect clarity in noisy environments
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
Specifications
| Driver | 11 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 11 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
Audio
| Driver | 11 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 11 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
Wireless
| Bluetooth | 5.4 |
|---|---|
| Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Wireless range | 10 m |
Battery
| Battery life | 10 h |
|---|---|
| Battery life (ANC on) | 7 h |
| Battery incl. case | 27 h |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | Yes |
|---|---|
| ANC type | adaptive |
| Transparency mode | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes |
| Wear detection | Yes |
| Controls | touch |
| Voice assistant | Yes |
Design
| Weight | 4.7 g |
|---|---|
| Case weight | 47.6 g |
| Water resistance | IP54 |
| USB-C | Yes |
Calls
| Microphones | 2 |
|---|
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