Google just dropped the Pixel Buds 2a, and they’re looking pretty solid for the price. At $129 in the US (₹12,999 in India), they’re sitting right between Samsung’s pricier Galaxy Buds 3 FE at $150 and Google’s own premium Pixel Buds Pro 2 at $229. You can grab them starting October 9th.
Google Pixel Buds 2a Specifications
What’s interesting is that Google managed to squeeze the design DNA from their flagship Pro 2 model into something smaller and lighter. Each bud weighs just 4.7 grams, which is nice if you’re wearing them for hours. They’ve got these stabilizing wings with a twist-to-fit mechanism, and Google says they based the fit on data from over 45 million ear scans; that’s a lot of ears. You can get them in Iris (a purple shade) or Hazel (grey), and they’re IP54 rated, so sweat and splashes won’t kill them.
The big news here is that active noise cancellation finally made it to Google’s budget A-Series. They’re calling it Silent Seal 1.5, plus there’s a transparency mode when you need to hear what’s going on around you. The 11mm drivers have been redesigned and are powered by Google’s Tensor A1 chip, and you get a five-band EQ to tweak the sound how you like it. There’s also spatial audio for that surround sound feel.
For calls, each bud packs two mics with wind-blocking mesh and AI noise reduction. They run Bluetooth 5.4 with Super Wideband, can connect to multiple devices, and if you’ve got a Pixel phone, the pairing process is supposedly seamless. Lost an earbud? The Find Hub feature should help track it down. Everything’s controlled through touch gestures, including quick access to Google Gemini.
Battery life is solid, with 7 hours of use with ANC on, and it can be extended to a total of 20 hours with the case. A 5-minute quick charge gets you another hour, which is clutch when you’re rushing out the door. The case is lighter than before and has a replaceable battery, which is actually pretty cool.
Google’s also playing up the eco-friendly angle here. The buds use 41% recycled materials, with the magnets, solder, and batteries being 100% recycled. Even the packaging ditched plastic entirely.
In related news, Google has also launched the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro flagships with AI-driven features and premium pricing, alongside the Pixel Watch 4 with a domed display, satellite SOS, Snapdragon W5 Gen 2, and over 50 workout modes.
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