- Google Pixel 2a are the first series to obtain active noise cancellation
- Space audio, gemini live and up to 27 hours of playback
- $ 129.99 / £ 129 / au $ 239, now pre-themed for the launch of October
Google has launched the Pixel Buds 2A, the new version of the most affordable pixels, and has given the Pixel Buds Pro 2 some free free updates at the same time.
The new Pixel Buds 2A are the first headphones of the series A to obtain an active noise cancellation, and have the Google Sellent Sellent 1.5 to help block the unwanted environmental audio. The ANC also has the mode of transparency, and we have tried it in our first 2nd pixels.
In addition to ANC, the Buds 2a also have space audio, and the sound quality should be a step forward of the previous Google Pixel outbreaks, thanks to the internal acoustics redesigned around the 11 mm dynamic controller.
The Bluetooth version is 5.4, and the outbreaks are fed by Google A1 tensioning chip, which allows you to take advantage of the specific pixels characteristics, as clear calls, search concentration and easy multipoint connections to change between devices.
And as expected, to work with Google Gemini to control your audio and obtain answers to the questions, in particular, the last variation ‘Live with Gemini’ of the service for real -time answers.
The battery life is seven hours with ANC, increasing to 20 hours of total playback through the load case; Turn off the ANC and wait 10 hours / 27 hours. The box is classified as IPX4 for dust and water resistance and outbreaks are IP54. For the first time, the battery in the cargo box is replaceable, which is a good touch (although it tends to be the battery in the outbreaks that you need to replace more).
Pixel Buds 2a cost $ 129.99 / £ 129 / AU $ 239 and come in two colors: Hazel and Iris. It can preordinate them immediately, but will not be launched until October 9, 2025.
What is new to Pixel Buds Pro 2?
The Pixel Buds Pro 2 has existed for a while, but Google is giving them a significant update, and there is a new color option, Moonstone, so that it coincides with the Google Pixel 10 -grant range 10. All improvements that are not the new color will be delivered to existing users through a free software update.
As of September 2025, Pixel Buds Pro 2 will have adaptive audio, which is Google’s version about adaptive noise cancellation, distractions reduction and sound volume around it without completely eliminating its situational consciousness. That comes next to strong noise protection, a Airpods Pro 2 -style characteristic that can quickly close unexpected noises.
September is also when Pixel Buds Pro 2 obtains control of head gestures so that you can collect calls and respond to hands -free text messages, and when they obtain improved audio processing to use Gemini in lougenous environments.
They will also have Live with Gemini Support, and now they will provide useful notifications on the battery level of the headphones case, so you never fall short.
