Pixel Buds Pro

With the Pixel Buds Pro, Google has finally nailed Bluetooth earbuds.

-- As reviewed by The Guardian
Pixel Buds Pro 1

Product details

  • Pixel Buds Pro use Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal to adapt to your ear and help block outside sounds, creating a quiet foundation so your music can shine.Note : If the size of the earbud tips does not match the size of your ear canals or the headset is not worn properly in your ears, you may not obtain the correct sound qualities or call performance. Change the earbud tips to ones that fit more snugly in your ear.Note : If the size of the earbud tips does not match the size of your ear canals or the headset is not worn properly in your ears, you may not obtain the correct sound qualities or call performance. Change the earbud tips to ones that fit more snugly in your ear
  • With custom 11 mm speaker drivers and Volume EQ, the earbuds sound amazing at any volume[1]
  • The battery keeps up with your life, with up to 11 hours of listening time, or up to 31 hours with the charging case[2]; you can charge them wirelessly with Pixel Stand or other Qi-certified chargers[3]
  • Transparency mode helps you hear outside sounds in real time so you can be more aware of your surroundings, like when crossing the street
  • Ask Google for directions, respond to a text, or control your music, hands-free[4]
  • Make crystal clear calls even in loud places thanks to beamforming mics, a voice accelerometer, and wind-blocking mesh covers[5]
  • Easily switch between compatible devices, so you can go from listening to music on your phone to taking a call on your laptop[6]

PROS

+ great sound
+ effective noise cancelling
+ long battery life
+ very comfortable
+ good case
+ great controls
+ Fast Pair
+ multipoint
+ fancy Google Assistant features with Android.

CONS

- no high-quality Bluetooth audio formats
- no cross-platform settings app
- waiting on updates for EQ and spatial audio
- case marks easily
- no stabiliser wings for exercise
- not repairable.

Expert reviews and ratings

By The Guardian on August 02, 2022
With the Pixel Buds Pro, Google has finally nailed Bluetooth earbuds.
80
By ClearCrypt on June 11, 2023
It's compact, feels great in the hand and pocket, and I especially love the way it flips open like a lighter. Additionally, the case itself has an IPX2 water resistance rating, which means it can handle a bit of moisture, although not as much as the earbuds.
90