Google Pixel Buds Pro – Noise Canceling Earbuds – Up to 31 Hour Battery Life with Charging Case – Bluetooth Headphones – Compatible with Android – Fog
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Small buds. Big sound.
Pixel Buds Pro have premium, immersive sound that adapts to you. And now they’re even better, with new features and colors. Double the bandwidth for clearer calls makes them the perfect earbuds for Pixel.[11] And hearing wellness gives you insight on how to maintain healthy listening over time.
Immersive, premium sound.
Active Noise Cancellation uses Silent Seal to adapt to your ear and maximize the level of outside noise being blocked. And Volume EQ adjusts the tuning as you turn the volume up or down, so highs, mids, and lows consistently sound balanced at any level.[3]
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Iconic design. Upgraded comfort.
Designed for a comfortable, secure fit, with sensors to reduce the plugged-ear feeling.
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Up your phone call game.
Double the bandwidth and beamforming mics make your calls crystal clear, even in noisy settings.[11]
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Switch devices with multipoint connectivity.
Easily go from listening to music on your earbuds to answering a call on your watch.[2]
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A battery that keeps up with your life.
Get up to 11 hours of listening time, and up to 31 hours with the charging case.[5]
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Take care of your ears.
See how loud you’ve listened to music over time, and find ways to protect your hearing wellness.
11 mm dynamic speaker driver
The custom-designed 11 mm speaker drivers help make music sound powerful, yet nuanced.[3]
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Touch sensors
The earbuds have capacitive touch sensors for music, calls, and Google Assistant controls, and a single IR proximity sensor for in-ear detection to play and pause automatically.
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Wind-blocking mesh covers
Wind-blocking mesh covers help increase call clarity in loud or windy settings.[9]
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Active in-ear pressure relief
Sensors constantly measure the pressure in your ear canal so the earbuds can actively relieve it and stay comfortable.
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Beamforming mics
The beamforming mics help reduce outside noise so your voice sounds clear.[9]
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Charging case
Get up to 1 hour of listening time with just a 5-minute charge in the charging case, or up to 3 hours with a 15-minute charge.[5]
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Specification: Google Pixel Buds Pro – Noise Canceling Earbuds – Up to 31 Hour Battery Life with Charging Case – Bluetooth Headphones – Compatible with Android – Fog
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MTMT –
In addition to being a headphone addict, I was looking for another option for a quality set of wireless NC ear buds for air travel. Currently I use over-the-ear Sony WH1000XM (original V1) OR Bose Wired in ear QC20’s. Both sound good and have very good noise cancelling. However, I wanted to reduce the bulk while traveling and have an option to go wireless as my new phone does not have an audio jack. Enter this review, and my comparison between the Sony WF 1000XM4’s and the Google Pixel Buds Pro (PBP).In this review, I used a 0- or 1-point system with 1 point for the winner, 0 points for the loser and 1 point for each for a tie.If you don’t want to read through the comparison, just get the PBP’s. These two earbuds are very close in features, sound quality and noise cancelling, but the PBP’s are cheaper and still beat out the Sony’s based on my scoring…and I really love the Sony’s but cannot justify them for the price difference!For my smaller ears the Sony’s were a bit more uncomfortable. Ultimately both are really good ear buds, and it comes down to a matter of fit and price (at least for me). If price is not an option and you have larger ears go with Sony, otherwise go with the Pixel Buds Pro.Detailed reviewPrice: Both were purchased on sale, so the Sony’s were $250 (regularly $280) and the PBP’s were $150 (regularly $199). In my opinion, PBP’s are a bargain compared to the Sony’s! Winner: PBPFit: PBP smaller and lighter. Sony, foam tips seal well, but can be scratchy in the ear and feel hotter. For my smaller ears the PBP’s were just more comfortable. Winner: PBPNoise Cancelling: Sony is better with NC and foam tips. PBP’s not far behind though. With proper ear tips, the Sony’s will block out slightly more noise in air travel. In the office, it is also close, but some of the higher pitched sounds will make it through on the PBP’s. Overall, it is pretty close given the cost difference between the two, and Sony’s reputation for Noise cancelling. Winner: SonyBass -no/flat EQ: Both are bass heavy buds. Winner: TieMid – no/flat EQ: Both have OK Mids. Sony’s seem slightly more subdued, but both were pretty muddy without some EQ help. The PBP’s treble boost may also help the MIDs come out a little more but its too close to call. Winner: TieHigh – no/flat EQ: PBP have an accentuated high-range making music a little brighter but can get shrill. The Sony’s highs were a little dull making for an overall slightly subdued sound Winner: PBPOverall sound no/flat EQ: Sony’s sound slightly cleaner out of the box without the EQ, but the two are close. They both need some EQ help to go from good to great sounding buds. Winner: SonyOverall Sound W/EQ: With some EQ adjustments both can be closely matched. Sony needs a treble bump, PBP’s need treble reduced. Both need the mid’s bumped slightly. Winner: TieTouch Controls: PBP has more controls available at once. Both can be changed in the apps, but with Sony you must choose between music control or volume control. The PBP’s can do both with taps or swipes. Both will pause music when the earbuds are removed. Winner: PBPControl feedback: Sony’s have spoken audio queue’s, PBP’s use beeps. Much easier to know what you changed with spoken responses by the Sony’s. Winner: SonyVolume level: At the same volume settings, the Sony’s were louder. For the PBP’s it seemed I needed to play these near max volume. Could be a phone issue, but all volume and app settings were the same for both. This bothered me enough to almost make me not want to keep the PBP’s. Winner: SonyBattery Life (ANC on): Sony’s seem to have a slight edge, but only by a few minutes. Too close to call Winner: TieCharging: Both have USB C and Wireless charging and charge in approximately the same amount of time. Number of charges and quick charging (5-minute charge for an hour of play) is the same per the specs. I have not tried this out yet as I always keep these charged. Winner: TieMultipoint (pairing): Sony does not allow you to pair and use with two Bluetooth devices at the same time. The PBP’s do. Shame on Sony for not including this for the price of these headphones. Great feature for office use! Winner: PBPApp: Both apps are well done. The PBP app is a little easier to use. Both have ear tip check feature which will tell you if you ear tips are sealing well. I used a smaller tip in one ear and both apps detected a bad seal. Winner: TieCharging Case size: Both are small, but the PBP’s have slimmer case and feels better when carried in the pocket. Winner: PBPAssistant features: Both are capable of using Google assistant or Alexa..Yes, the PBPs will work with Alexa Winner: TieAuto Ambient Switch: Only available on the Sony. If it senses you are talking it will automatically switch to ambient sound pass through and pause your music. Very useful feature and works well especially on an airplane. However, if you like to sing out loud you probably want to disable this feature. Winner: SonyFind my headphones: Only available on the PBPs. You can send a signal and make the buds beep if you misplace them. Winner: PBPBluetooth: Both connect instantly and have great range. Walking to the other side of my house and through about 3 walls, both ear buds cut out in the exact same location. Winner: TieMicrophone: Did not really test this, based on the soundguys.com review they are close, but in their recorded audio the PBP’s mic sounds a bit better to my ear than the Sony’s. Winner: PBPTotal Score: Sony 13, Pixel Buds Pro 16
MartialCyclist –
This is one of those situations where a 4.5 star rating would’ve been nice. And even though I point out a lot ticky-tack issues, I’d by these again, no problem.PROS:- Excellent sound quality, especially for the price point and size- Lightweight- Premium design of both the buds and case- Wireless charging on the case is a nice touch (especially since they kept wired charging with it)- Excellent batter life- Solid (if not perfect) noise cancellation- Multi-device switching is awesome- Single-bud use works greatCONS (and these are rather minor, but I’ll cover them in detail):- Fit is finicky, regardless of earbud tips- Tend to slip out/loosen fit with too much jaw/head motion- Controls too easy to accidentally trigger- Sometimes auto-connection failsIn General:For true audiophiles, you’re not going to be bowled over with the ANC or sound quality, but you will be satisfied with the performance. For normal users, you’ll love the rich depth and sound quality out of such a compact and well-designed package. The tools for sound adjustment work well, and if you’re not used to ANC, you’ll find the experience very cool, if not a little disturbing in how well it isolates background noise, especially continuous din/hums. The multi-device capability is something I’ve wanted for years out of my Bluetooth devices; not just the ability to connect to multiple phones (which many devices have) but to switch between media playback on the different devices seemlessly. Add to this the wireless charging of the case and you’ve got an excellent overall package that sounds great, travels well, and ticks all the usability boxes.Fit:This is one of those things that’s going to change from person to person, because ears are so varied. First, it took a bit to find the right sized ear tip for each ear, going back and forth testing the sound quality and seal for ANC. Next, there was just getting used to the way the buds sit inside the ear: the body of the bud is a bit on the bulky side compared to some other earbuds, so it took a little while to grow comfortable with the feel. The light weight build however really helped here.Exercise:Regarding the claims of “secure fit”, well… I’m an athletic person, and I’d strongly advise against using these in training. First – and this may be a problem for some but not others – if you sweat a lot you’ll end up with sweat buildup behind the buds (in the ear), which is not a nice feeling. Second, despite the claims of a secure fit, I find that even just walking around or chewing gum they’ll tend to loosen over time. Again, could be the way my jaw/ears are shaped, but even while doing basic tasks/maintenance around the house I found they’d loosen, especially if my head changed orientation. I wouldn’t wear these training outdoors anyway (since you should hear your surroundings for safety) but even wearing them during weight training I’d find they’d loosen when moving from standing to prone positions and back again.Another note: if you’re using Ant+ devices (HRM, power meter, cadence sensor, etc.), I found that these tend to lead to more dropouts than my other BT headsets. Not sure if it’s the stronger signal, or the multiple signals from each bud, etc., but it’s something to be aware of.Controls:The touch controls mean you don’t have to push them into your ear to control them, which is nice. And they do work exactly as advertised. The compact size can lead to some mis-clicks, especially when taking them in/out of the ears. The ability to program what the long-press does on one or both buds is a nice touch.Connectivity:For the most part, this works excellently. Once in a while, it will fail to connect to my phone automatically. However, this is no different than my other BT devices. When switching from a single bud to both buds, I’ve occasionally encountered sync/distortion issues requiring me to reconnect them. Single strength however is strong, and I’ve been able to remain connected to devices in other rooms, much further than my other BT headsets.Call Quality:This one is… odd. Sometimes it’s great, especially when using both buds – never had a problem when using both. When on a single bud though, I’ve had trouble with people hearing me clearly. The clarity of the other person on the line has never been a problem, however.Overall:This is a great “premium-features at sub-premium price” option for those that want good sound on the go.
S. B.S. B. –
My newly purchased Pixel Buds Pro will be joining my ever expanding fleet of TWS, currently comprising of Bose True wireless earbuds, Sennheiser CX, Edifier NeoBuds Pro, Soundcore Liberty Air 2’s, AirPods Pros, along with several cheaper units from random brands that I use as throwaways.To start things off, the fit of these is great. Although always subjective, but being on the picky side, I must admit that I was pleasantly impressed with the way these fit. After six hours of wearing them, there was no fatigue or discomfort that I experienced.Once adjusted to your liking, these tend to stay in. I took them out for an hour long run and found no issues. They stay planted and feel secure, allowing you to focus on your workout without any distractions.Connectivity wise, these were a breeze to set up. Right out of the box they paired with my Samsung Galaxy S10+. Once synced with the phone, I was prompted to download the Pixel Buds app. You will mostly use this to adjust your touch controls, set noise cancellation/ transparency mode, as well as the multipoint mode (more on that later). For now, the app lacks traditional EQ adjustment from the sound control section. This is apparently coming later this year, along with spatial sound.The multipoint mode allows you to sync the earbuds to two devices simultaneously. I had the buds paired to my phone as well as my laptop. I was able to go back and forth between the two devices without any issues. Simply pause playback on the first device, and resume playing audio on the second device. In my testing I found no issues with audio lag while watching Netflix and YouTube.The sound quality is superb. In my testing, I found these to reproduce clear sound and accurate notes across various volume levels. The highs are just right, although not as punchy as some of the other earbuds in my collection.As of this writing 7/30/22, the volume EQ feature that enhances bass and treble at low volume levels is absent in the pixel buds app on my S10+. I contacted Google, since it is something that should be available in the app. Upon a lengthy troubleshooting session, the support team agreed to escalate the issue to their development team for further review.The active noise cancellation is good. It won’t drown out the entire world around you, but when music is playing I found that it did an excellent job. I will be taking these on a flight later this year and will update the review to reflect my experience as far as in-flight performance of ANC.The battery life of these is excellent! In my testing, I got just short of the seven hours of battery life that Google promised with ANC on. The quick charge worked great. In just minutes I was back to listening tunes and enjoying the buds.Transparency mode on these is adequate. I didn’t think it was lacking, but did feel that perhaps things could have been a bit clearer. It is nothing worth complaining about, but perhaps slightly boosting the gain may be considered an improvement.Overall, these are wonderful. Taking into consideration the excellent sound, comfort, battery life, along with some of the more advanced features, makes it an excellent value for the asking price of $200. The obvious omission of advanced codecs, such as LDAP and aptX did not diminish my experience, at all. I found that they sounded just as clear as some of my higher end buds without any latency issues that is normally associated with AAC and SBCTLDR: If you are looking for excellent sound, comfort, ANC, and battery life, give these a try. The pixel bud pro are an excellent value with very little compromise. If LDAC and aptX is a must have, then look further, but I would encourage you to reconsider.
steve –
I’ve been messing around with serviceable but inexpensive headphones/earbuds for years and finally got around to a proper set of wireless buds.These were *effortless* to set up and connect & fit surprisingly well. I LOVE that I can just tap into and out of conversation or outside noise without turning off the music or removing. The range is better than I anticipated. They are simple to operate and the sound volume as well as quality is shocking.I would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for quality earnings that justify their expense
Sapphire M –
Let’s jump to the key points:-The noise cancellation on these is SCARY good. Even without music playing, it’s hard to hear people talking to you when both are in.-The transparency mode is great. Still gives you solid sound quality but it’s not putting you in a sound proof box.-Battery life isn’t anything special in comparison to any other set of headphones I’ve ever owned. They last most of the work day (8 hours) though, so it’s not as if it’s terrible. If you listen to the volume super low, you’ll get another hour or two out of them.-These are super customizable. You can boost bass and all that jazz. Sound quality I’d give a 4/5. They’re not THE BEST but they are way above other brands.-The google assistant is nice. It makes a soft beep when a notification pops up, and will read the texts to you. In general, all notifications are a soft sound. When the battery is dying it gives soft little bloops, even if the volume had been up high.-I love the fact it gives you individual battery levels. Each ear bud will have it’s own battery percentage on your phone so if you start out with one and pick up the other, you’ll know where you’re at with each PRIOR to them dying.-Another feature I love love love…. if you take an earbud out, it’ll pause your music for you. This extends to movies as well. So if you get interrupted, you won’t miss out on anything. Once you put it back in it’ll resume playing automatically.-Comfortable fit. It comes with multiple ear tips, but the ones that came on them fit well. No matter what, my ears have always gotten an uncomfortable feeling after wearing them for awhile, but I can go the entire day with these in and it doesn’t hurt. Sometimes I actually forget I have them in. They’re also movement proof. I’ve yet to have one fall out of my ear, or even shift while bending, lifting, anything.TDLR; battery life is pretty good, but not magnificent. These are beyond comfortable. The noise cancellation will make you feel like you’re in a silence booth.
Eliad Drutin –
I bought these as a Christmas 🎄 gift to my girlfriend ❤️ and since she’s a pixel user these were the best choice.The buds connected to her phone super smoothly and fast right out of the box and paired quickly.The sound is outstanding and very crisp and clear. The base is very noticeable and for those who love to listen to music would find these a great choice! The ANC while listening to music is super! I didn’t hear any disturbances.As for calling, the voice is clear in loud environment, the ANC works good but I could still figure out the voice is going through some processing and enhancement. Which is good, since I could hear my girlfriend pretty good! I can easily say it’s the best buds she had. Her voice was very smooth too while at work in a dining room with her co workers and the background noise wasn’t noticable %95 of the time. Only when someone shouts are talk VERY loud you can hear “whispers” but that’s obviously amazing to me that these tiny buds can get such a clear voice call in such a loud environment.Overall for me and her 10/10The only thing I can say that might be an issue for some is that the case is very smooth and can slip from your hand if you’re using a hand cream or if your hands are smooth as mine. Might need to buy a case for it.
David A Wood –
I received a message from Amazon that these Pixel Buds were on sale just after Christmas. Although I wasn’t looking for a set of wireless earbuds, the price was too good to pass up without giving these a try.The biggest issue that I was concerned with was the fit. I’ve previously tried other wireless earbuds (Sony and Bose) and the fit has always been “loose”. That’s not the case with Pixel Buds Pro – at least in my ears. These feel secure and are still comfortable after a few hours of use. The sound quality is good for me ( “I’m not an Audiophile) and the ANC seems to be “OK”. What works quite well is the integration with the Google Pixel Phones making it extremely easy to customize these earbuds. This feature and good sound quality have earned these earbuds a place in my “tech drawer”
So Wickesited –
I drop off my kids at swim team early in the morning and it is LOUD inside the building. I used to have the old Pixel Buds with the little wing tip. They work fine but don’t offer any noise cancelling.Compared to my more expensive over-the-ear Bose headphones, these little earbuds are almost just as good for noise cancelling in hiding the echoes in the swim building. Sure, I can hear a little bit more because they’re just ear buds and not completely cuffed over your ears, but for the price they provide excellent value.I have a Pixel phone so they literally pair as soon as they are in my ear. The talk feature is kinda nice when I need to talk to someone and they instantly go to hear-through mode.The only thing I don’t love about these ear buds is the same thing I struggle with all ear buds. They take a bit of work to fit in my ear. I like the software feature that tells you if they are properly fitted.I compared to Bose ear buds, Jabra Elite 10, Jabra Active 8, Technics AZ, and even Apple Air Pods Pro (even though I use an Android)… and for the value, these Google Pixel Buds provide everything I need. The fit is even a little better for my ears because they sit further inside the ear (unlike other more expensive ear buds that stick out more and look kinda like Frankenstein). And they’re easier to “screw” into my ear because of the round size.
Dawson –
Google’s premium earbuds are by far the best I’ve used, and I’ve used all manner of premium audio equipment. Apple’s Airpods Pro, Beats Pro, all types of Skullcandy earbuds, Galaxy Buds, RayCon, and none of them compare to the sheer sound quality Pixel Buds Pro provide. The battery life is amazing as well, at a stunning 11 hours of listening time per earbud (without ANC, with ANC, it’s about 8 hours, which is still really good!) with a total of 31 hours with the case. Plus built-in access to Google Assistant is amazing and Google did an Above-Average job with their ANC. The ability to see exact information about the current decibel output is very useful for aural health.Overall rating: 4.9/5Sound Quality Rating: 4.8/5Comfort Rating: 5/5Function: 5/5Battery Life: 5/5Bluetooth Range: 4.5/5
OneilOneil –
I’ve had my Google Pixel Buds Pro for over 6 months now and I absolutely love them! I had the Apple AirPods Pro (3rd Gen) previously and remember being on a windy beach and talking to my friend on the phone without missing a beat. When I finally got in my car after chatting with her for about an hour, I asked her if she had heard any of the wind or noise while I was on the beach. She responded incredulously, “You were on the beach?” And that’s when I realized how absolutely amazing Apple’s noise canceling functionality was on their airpods. I did a similar test when I received my Pixel Buds Pro. I remember my friend mentioning the sound of gravel as I walked on the pathway by a local park. With my new Pixel Buds Pro all she heard was my voice when I did the same walk, while I was driving with windows down and vehicles honking on the road, as well as in any other number of loud and boisterous environments. The Pixel Bud Pros perform as well as the AirPods and fit snugly in my ear, rarely every falling out. The only complaint I have about them is that the battery doesn’t last much longer than about 2-3 hours when on the phone. The case will charge them up wirelessly but I’d love for them to last a good 6-7 hours without requiring a charge.Outside of that, I am EXTREMELY happy with my purchase and glad I got them at a cheaper price point than the AirPod Pros. I bought them for $149 and so they were $100 cheaper than the AirPods. Best of all, they sync beautifully with my Google Pixel phone, whereas the AirPod Pros were problematic. I had to download a third party app to check the battery life and get them to connect to my phone. This was way more hassle than I wanted to deal with.I would highly recommend the Pixel Bud Pros to anyone with an Android device. I certainly don’t go anywhere with them!