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Owned over 2 years · Still using it: sometimes · Posted
May be pixel phone exclusive but they have a neat feature that lets you make a lost bud ring to help find it.
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For the productivity-minded, Google Pixel Buds A-Series offers seamless Android integration and a typical volume output, thanks to the latest firmware.
A 2.5 puts its noise isolation in the bottom quarter of wireless earbuds we've measured.
Measured on 128 of the 254 we've cataloged.
Would buy it again; still uses it sometimes.
Owned over 2 years.
below average for wireless earbuds — based on 237 of 254 we've cataloged.
below average for wireless earbuds — based on 234 of 254 we've cataloged.
IPX4 is the most common — on 35% of the 233 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 254).
Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
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.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | -12.1 |
| 25 | -7.4 |
| 32 | -4.5 |
| 40 | -3.6 |
| 50 | -4.1 |
| 63 | -4.8 |
| 80 | -4.6 |
| 100 | -5.9 |
| 125 | -7.5 |
| 160 | -9.4 |
| 200 | -8.9 |
| 250 | -7.7 |
| 315 | -5.1 |
| 400 | -3.3 |
| 500 | -2.2 |
| 630 | -1.0 |
| 800 | -0.6 |
| 1000 | 0.0 |
| 1250 | 0.8 |
| 1600 | 2.4 |
| 2000 | 5.2 |
| 2500 | 9.1 |
| 3150 | 11.4 |
| 4000 | 12.8 |
| 5000 | 5.8 |
| 6300 | 0.6 |
| 8000 | 7.5 |
| 10000 | 6.3 |
| 12500 | -8.4 |
| 16000 | -7.7 |
| 20000 | -22.1 |
Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 3.4 |
| 26 | 7.6 |
| 33 | -0.0 |
| 41 | 0.7 |
| 52 | 0.1 |
| 65 | 0.2 |
| 82 | -0.3 |
| 103 | 0.1 |
| 130 | 1.2 |
| 163 | 1.1 |
| 205 | 1.4 |
| 259 | 2.0 |
| 325 | 2.4 |
| 410 | 2.7 |
| 516 | 4.7 |
| 613 | 4.9 |
| 772 | 6.9 |
| 972 | 8.1 |
| 1220 | 9.2 |
| 1540 | 10.3 |
| 1940 | 13.2 |
| 2440 | 18.6 |
| 3070 | 23.6 |
| 3870 | 17.4 |
| 4870 | 22.9 |
| 6130 | 28.6 |
| 7720 | 25.2 |
| 9720 | 20.0 |
| 12200 | 14.3 |
| 15400 | 30.1 |
| 19400 | 32.4 |
The verdict
The lightweight earphones are comfortable and work seamlessly with your Android device. Its IPX4 rating makes this a great option for those who live in humid climates or athletes, and the microphone quality is good for phone calls. Still, there are plenty of similarly priced options with fewer audio quirks.
✓Liked: Lightweight comfortable fit, Integrates well with Android experience, Touch controls work great, IPX4 rating (buds)
✕Could be better: Adaptive Sound is distracting
What a reader who owns the Google Pixel Buds A-Series reports after living with it. Owner-reported, checked before publishing; ordered photo-verified first, then newest.
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Would buy againMay be pixel phone exclusive but they have a neat feature that lets you make a lost bud ring to help find it.
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