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Owned 1–6 months · Still using it: yes, daily · Posted
The headphones have compatibility with Windows as well as pixels but it doesn't work too well
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At 8, its noise cancelling beats 53% of wireless earbuds we've measured.
Measured on 91 of the 261 we've cataloged.
A 4.5 puts its audio quality in the bottom third of wireless earbuds we've measured.
Measured on 61 of the 261 we've cataloged.
Would buy it again and still uses it daily.
Owned 1–6 months.
What gave out: Ear tips (1)
above average for wireless earbuds — based on 244 of 261 we've cataloged.
below average for wireless earbuds — based on 242 of 261 we've cataloged.
IP54 appears on 15% of the 240 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 261).
Active is the most common — on 60% of the 178 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 261).
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 | 2.5 |
| 25 | 2.6 |
| 32 | 2.7 |
| 40 | 2.8 |
| 50 | 2.9 |
| 63 | 3.0 |
| 80 | 2.6 |
| 100 | 1.3 |
| 125 | -0.4 |
| 160 | -2.0 |
| 200 | -2.3 |
| 250 | -2.3 |
| 315 | -2.4 |
| 400 | -3.0 |
| 500 | -3.3 |
| 630 | -3.4 |
| 800 | -2.3 |
| 1000 | 0.1 |
| 1250 | 2.3 |
| 1600 | 4.4 |
| 2000 | 5.2 |
| 2500 | 5.8 |
| 3150 | 7.5 |
| 4000 | 4.2 |
| 5000 | 7.9 |
| 6300 | 9.5 |
| 8000 | 4.8 |
| 10000 | 0.0 |
| 12500 | 3.0 |
| 16000 | -14.9 |
| 20000 | -22.0 |
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 | 0.4 |
| 26 | 0.6 |
| 33 | 2.2 |
| 41 | 2.1 |
| 52 | -0.8 |
| 65 | 3.9 |
| 82 | 3.8 |
| 103 | 3.3 |
| 130 | 6.4 |
| 163 | 8.2 |
| 205 | 8.7 |
| 259 | 8.4 |
| 325 | 5.0 |
| 410 | 11.2 |
| 516 | 9.9 |
| 613 | 9.7 |
| 772 | 16.6 |
| 972 | 13.4 |
| 1220 | 16.7 |
| 1540 | 18.7 |
| 1940 | 22.8 |
| 2440 | 26.6 |
| 3070 | 36.3 |
| 3870 | 24.6 |
| 4870 | 16.4 |
| 6130 | 14.3 |
| 7720 | 16.8 |
| 9720 | 34.2 |
| 12200 | 8.7 |
| 15400 | 29.9 |
| 19400 | 29.8 |
Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Total attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | -3.8 |
| 26 | 7.4 |
| 33 | 12.5 |
| 41 | 16.2 |
| 52 | 19.3 |
| 65 | 24.6 |
| 82 | 29.6 |
| 103 | 28.4 |
| 130 | 40.2 |
| 163 | 39.9 |
| 205 | 35.3 |
| 259 | 31.1 |
| 325 | 20.4 |
| 410 | 26.7 |
| 516 | 24.8 |
| 613 | 20.8 |
| 772 | 21.8 |
| 972 | 22.0 |
| 1220 | 20.9 |
| 1540 | 17.0 |
| 1940 | 19.8 |
| 2440 | 26.5 |
| 3070 | 29.9 |
| 3870 | 23.1 |
| 4870 | 13.8 |
| 6130 | 19.1 |
| 7720 | 20.3 |
| 9720 | 31.3 |
| 12200 | 10.3 |
| 15400 | 27.1 |
| 19400 | 27.8 |
Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Scores (1–5), modeled from the measured response. Higher is better across timbre, distortion, and immersiveness — add other models to see where this one lands.
The verdict
The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 are an excellent Pixel phone companion at launch, offering a slew of useful improvements and features that the original Pixel Buds Pro do not. Though the new tuning might not satisfy bassheads, the EQ presets are good enough to handle just about any preference. For $229, this might be a tall ask, but many people will love these earbuds.
✓Liked: Sound quality, Decent ANC, Multipoint, Ergonomic fit
✕Could be better: Some Pixel-only features, No higher-bitrate codecs, No Auracast support (currently)
What a reader who owns the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 reports after living with it. Owner-reported, checked before publishing; ordered photo-verified first, then newest.
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Would buy againThe headphones have compatibility with Windows as well as pixels but it doesn't work too well
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