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Google Pixel Buds 2a1 / 8
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Google Pixel Buds 2a

Current price · Amazon US
$129
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noise cancelling
7.6/ 10
ANCNoise cancelling
7.6
0.010.0

At 7.6, its noise cancelling beats 38% of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 92 of the 264 we've cataloged.

See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation · Noise cancelling

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds
10 hAbove average
10 h
3 h15 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 247 of 264 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case
20 hBelow average
20 h
7 h60 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 245 of 264 we've cataloged.

IP Rating
IP54
IPX435%IP5516%IP5415%IPX512%

IP54 appears on 15% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 264).

Noise Cancellation Type
ActiveMost common
Active61%Passive13%Hybrid11%None8%

Active is the most common — on 61% of the 180 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 264).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds
10 h
Battery Life With Case
20 h
Charging Method
USB-C
Battery Life Anc On
6.77 h

Build

IP Rating
IP54
Sweat Resistance
Yes
Water Resistance
Yes

Sound

Noise Cancellation Type
Active
Ambient Mode
Standard
Anc Modes
Off, ANC on, transparency
Driver Count
1
Driver Size
11 mm
Driver Type
Dynamic

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version
5.4
Bluetooth Codec
SBC, AAC
Connection Type
Bluetooth
Multipoint Devices
2 devices

Design

Earbud Form Factor
In-ear
Case Dimensions
50 x 58 x 25 mm mm
Color Options
Hazel, iris
Ear Tip Material
Silicone
Ear Tip Sizes Included
XS, S, M, L
Wearing Style
Shallow fit
Weight Per Earbud
4.7 g
Weight With Case
47.6 g

Features

Certified For
Google Fast Pair
Companion App
IOS + Android
Control Type
Touch controls
Eq Customization
Presets only
Find My Device
Find My Device (Google)
Auto Pause
Yes
Mono Mode
Yes
Spatial Audio
Head tracking
Voice Assistant Support
Google Assistant

Microphone

Wind Noise Reduction
Yes
Noise Reduction Type
Environmental noise cancellation

Release

Date
August 18, 2025
Msrp Usd
129 USD
Year
2025

Lab data

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Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.

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Google Pixel Buds 2aSoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.-20-100+10+20201001k10k20k

Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.

Google Pixel Buds 2a: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)Response (dB)
202.3
253.3
323.9
404.0
504.1
634.2
803.9
1002.8
1251.2
160-0.3
200-0.6
250-0.7
315-0.9
400-1.3
500-1.3
630-1.2
800-0.3
10000.1
12501.0
1600-0.8
20001.0
25004.8
31506.4
40002.9
50003.4
63007.1
80004.2
100004.1
125003.8
16000-9.7
20000-15.4

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
7.4/ 10
Recommended
Christian Thomas
Reviewed byChristian ThomasEditor-at-largeReviewed October 2025
Noise cancelling7.6
Isolation5.6
Comfort & fit8.5
Connectivity5.5
Design7.0
Portability9.5
The verdict

The Google Pixel Buds 2a are the perfect affordable companion to a Pixel phone. They offer a comfortable fit for long-term wear, twist-to-fit stabilizers, ANC, and a transparency mode. They can switch seamlessly between two devices or more thanks to Bluetooth Multipoint and Audio Switch. And they integrate directly with Gemini, providing an easy way to invoke Gemini Live.

✓What we like
✓Twist-to-adjust stabilizer
✓ANC and transparency
✓Affordable price
✓Bluetooth Multipoint and Audio Switch
✕What could be better
✕No wireless charging
✕No swipe volume controls
Read the full SoundGuys review →

Features & Opinions

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