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Google · Pixel Buds

Pixel Buds Pro 2

Released September 2024

Google's noise-cancelling in-ear earbuds with a Tensor A1 chip, spatial audio with head tracking and hands-free Gemini.

Model history · 2 models, 2022–2024
  1. 2022Pixel Buds ProCompare
  2. 2024Pixel Buds Pro 2
Type
In-ear
Noise cancelling
Yes
Battery
8 h
With case
30 h
Best codec
AAC
Weight
4.7 g

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree these are small, light and comfortable, with pleasant, balanced sound and strong noise cancelling. Features favour Pixel and Android phones, with no app for iPhone; SoundGuys missed higher-bitrate codecs and notes the tuning won't satisfy bass lovers, and Tom's Guide found the fit unreliable, where TechGearLab found it secure.

From soundguys.com, tomsguide.com and techgearlab.com

Specifications

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Sound

Type
In-ear
Noise cancelling
Yes
Transparency mode
Yes
Spatial audio with head tracking
Yes
Driver size
11 mm
Bluetooth codecs
SBC and AAC
Lossless over USB-C
No
Chip
Tensor A1
Drivers
Custom-designed dynamic speaker driver with a high-frequency chamber for treble
Chip
Google Tensor A1 in each earbud
Noise cancelling detail
Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal 2.0; Adaptive Audio; Conversation Detection; active in-ear pressure relief; Dynamic ANC rolling out in September 2026
Audio features
Spatial audio with head tracking (Pixel 6 or newer Pixel phones, excluding A-series, and Pixel Tablet); low-latency gaming mode (Pixel 8 or newer on Android 14 or newer); custom EQ; Live Translate listening mode with a compatible Pixel phone rolling out in September 2026; SBC and AAC codecs per SoundGuys (Google doesn't list codecs)
Hearing health
Hearing Wellness; Loud Noise Protection

Battery

Listening time (maker's claim)
Up to 8 hours
With the case
Up to 30 hours
Wireless charging
Yes
Battery life detail
Up to 12 hours per charge and 48 hours with the case with ANC off (Google's music playback tests on pre-production units)
Charging case
USB-C port and Qi-certified wireless charging; ringtone speaker for Find Hub; 49.9 × 63.3 × 25.0 mm
Fast charging
5 minutes in the case gives up to 1.5 hours of listening with ANC off; 15 minutes gives up to 3 hours with ANC on

Design

Weight (each earbud)
4.7 g
Water and sweat resistance
IP54
Bluetooth
5.4
Two devices at once
Yes
Controls
Capacitive touch to play, pause, skip tracks and answer calls; swipe to change volume; nod to answer calls and reply to English-language texts; hands-free Gemini
Microphones
Three microphones per earbud with beamforming, a voice accelerometer and wind-blocking mesh covers; Clear Calling; Bluetooth Super Wideband
Fit and ear tips
Twist-to-adjust stabiliser; eartips in extra small, small, medium (fitted) and large; each earbud 22.74 × 23.08 × 17.03 mm
Case weight
65.0 g with the earbuds
Water resistance detail
Earbuds IP54; case IPX4
Works with
Pairs with any Bluetooth 4.0 or newer device, including Android, iOS, tablets and laptops; full features need a Google Account and a phone running Android 6.0 or newer
Colours
Porcelain, Olive, Hazel and Peony on the UK store (Olive added in August 2026); Google's help centre also lists Wintergreen and Moonstone
In the box
Earbuds, wireless charging case, eartips in four sizes (extra small, small, medium fitted, large), quick start guide; no USB-C cable

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Up to 8 hours per charge with ANC on and 30 hours with the case
  • Multipoint, plus spatial audio with head tracking on Pixel phones
  • IP54 earbuds and a Qi wireless charging case

Cons

  • Only SBC and AAC Bluetooth codecs, with no higher-bitrate option (per SoundGuys)
  • Head tracking and the low-latency gaming mode need a recent Pixel phone
  • No USB-C cable in the box

Closest rivals

Model
TypeNoise cancellingBatteryWith caseBest codecWeightReleased
JBLTour Pro 3
In-earYes8 h32 hLC35.6 gSept 2024
BoseQuietComfort Earbuds
In-earYes8.5 h30 hAAC10.9 gSept 2024
Anker soundcoreLiberty 4 Pro
In-earYes7.5 h30 hLDAC5.5 gOct 2024

Previous model: Pixel Buds Pro.

Sources

  1. store.google.com/gb/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specs
  2. store.google.com/gb/product/pixel_buds_pro_2
  3. store.google.com/gb/magazine/pixel_buds_compare
  4. support.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332
  5. support.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435
  6. support.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12921041
  7. support.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7685360
  8. support.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934
  9. blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-buds-pro-2
  10. blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-buds-mbg-2026
  11. soundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-2-review-124563

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