Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 - Wireless Earbuds with Active Noise Cancellation – Bluetooth Headphones - Hazel

These work great with my Pixel 9 phone and Pixel tablet. They noise cancelation makes them nice when walking along busy roads. Their size is adjustable by switching the covers. They have really good battery life regardless if its music or audiobooks. The color made them easy to find in the grass.

The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 in Hazel offer a compelling package of features and performance, but they aren't without their quirks. Here's a breakdown:What's to love:Excellent Active Noise Cancellation (ANC): The ANC on these buds is truly impressive, effectively blocking out a wide range of noises. It's a noticeable improvement over the previous generation and rivals some of the best in the market.Comfortable fit: Google has clearly put effort into the design, and it shows. The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are comfortable to wear for extended periods, even with my somewhat sensitive ears.Great sound quality: The audio is well-balanced with clear highs, punchy bass, and a detailed soundstage. They may not satisfy the most discerning audiophiles, but they're more than adequate for most users.Seamless integration with Google Assistant: If you're deeply embedded in the Google ecosystem, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 offer seamless integration with Google Assistant, allowing for hands-free control and quick access to information.Improved transparency mode: The transparency mode is more natural-sounding than previous iterations, allowing you to be aware of your surroundings without sacrificing audio quality.What could be better:Finicky touch controls: The touch controls can be a bit hit-or-miss, sometimes requiring multiple attempts to register the desired action.Occasional connectivity issues: While generally stable, I experienced a few instances of brief connection drops, particularly in areas with high wireless interference.Price: The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are positioned in the premium segment, and while they offer good value, they are not exactly budget-friendly.Overall:The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 are a solid choice for anyone seeking comfortable earbuds with effective noise cancellation and good sound quality. The seamless Google Assistant integration is a bonus for those invested in the Google ecosystem. However, the occasional connectivity issues and finicky touch controls prevent them from achieving true excellence.Recommendation:If you prioritize comfort, effective ANC, and seamless Google Assistant integration, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 are a worthy contender. However, if you're on a tighter budget or demand flawless touch controls, you might want to explore other options.

I've been putting off buying new ear buds for a while, but my old Bose QuietControl 30 earbuds (bought in 2019 and until recently, worn every day since then) are showing their age and a lot of wear.After much deliberation I pulled the trigger on a set of Pixel Buds Pro 2, since I already own a Pixel 7 Pro, and I am NOT disappointed.Not only is the sound quality on par with (and in some cases like handling heavy bass, better) the Bose earbuds, the fit and comfort is better, and the lack of a neck yoke is amazing.On sound quality, at the default EQ setting the Pixel Buds produce clear, balanced audio with crisp highs, balanced midrange and punchy but not overwhelming bass. On the "Heavy Bass" EQ setting, they produce even punchier bass, without sacrificing the highs and mids (Unlike the QC30 which just lowered the volume of everything else on a hard bass hit to avoid distortion) The Pixel Buds also don't seem to show any signs of distortion even at uncomfortably high volumes.Call sound quality is also REALLY good. I can hear the other party clearly, and the ANC keeps outside noises out of both my ears and the outgoing call audio, which is also clear and easy to understand for the other party.The gestural controls on the buds were super easy to get used to (as opposed to the physical buttons on the QC30) and the automatic conversation mode seems to work pretty well, automatically pausing the music and turning on Transparency Mode when I start talking.They were super easy to pair with my Windows Desktop as well, and most all of the gestural controls are supported by Windows, though I wish they supported multipoint pairing so that I could use them with both my phone and computer simultaneously.The case for them is my only other gripe. Its rounded shape and silky smooth finish make it kind of hard to keep ahold of for me, and I'm sure I'm going to lose it or one of the earbuds at some point. Hopefully the Find My Device network holds up enough for me to recover them if that happens.All in all, I think that the price is a little high, but they are overall worth it. We'll see how the ANC and listening time holds up for them. And overall durability, though I won't be using them as much as I did the QC30, which I was wearing every day at work for 8-10 hours per day as I used to work in an industrial manufacturing facility and there was a large compressor and tools running all the time.