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

I had the Beats earbuds for the last three years after I tried a few others and researched the hell out of the best ones. The beats died after a year (went through 3 in three years) and I decided to get those puppies. I am blown away by the sound, the many options, and the comfort. They stay very secure in the ears. they don't budge even when shaking my head testing to see how firm they are in the ears. nothing. they don't budge. but the sound is better than the beats and even better than the Bose. just phenomenal sound for music and podcasts/ audio books. the options to tap to skip, rewind, pause, answer and hang up calls are awesome and simple. just taps vs clicks. but my favorite is the swipe to change the volume. I haven't seen that in any earbuds, and it is so sweet that I don't have to reach for my phone to change the volume. The only minor bummer is that it has a feature where it detects when you talk to someone and it automatically pauses. that feature doesn't work unfortunately. I think it works only in super quiet environments. when tested it in my home where background sound is silent, it worked. but outside with outdoor noise like cars, etc. it doesn't work. I'm hoping it'll be improved in the next update. There are also head movement gestures, where you nod your head up and down for an action, or left and right for another action. that doesn't work at all for some reason. but those are a bonus if they work, and I can live without them because everything else is beyond amazing! I use them all day and the battery life is great (about 5 hours of continues listening) but it charges really fast when in the case, and the case charges really fast too. plus the case can be charged wirelessly or with a USB C. but even wirelessly it charges very fast. and did I mention that the sound is amazing? its the first time I turned down the bass in earbuds. that's how good the bass is! I appreciate quality and don't mind paying premium for a premium product, and I researched earbuds for hours and days before getting the Beats, and now researched a whole lot before getting the Pixel earbuds. I can say hands down that the Pixel earbuds are by far the best earbuds in the market nowadays. nothing comes close to it. I just hope they stay working like that for a long time. I will update if anything changes. until then, stop looking and get them.

I've owned and tested pretty much all the top wireless earbuds for Android — Sony, Bose, Samsung Galaxy Buds, Nothing, Jabra, you name it. After weeks of daily use, the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 are hands down my favorite. Comfort is excellent; they sit perfectly in my ears for hours without any soreness or pressure, even during workouts. Controls are super intuitive and responsive (the touch gestures actually work reliably, which is rare). Connectivity is flawless. They had seamless switching between my Samsung phone, tablet, and laptop with zero dropouts. Battery life is solid, and the app does a better job than any other buds in telling you what the status is of the case and buds. Even when they are fully charged when on the charger. Noise cancellation is very good, though I’ll admit Samsung’s Galaxy Buds are just a hair better in really loud environments. But the difference is small, and everything else the Pixel Buds Pro 2 do better more than makes up for it. If you’re on Android (especially if you’re in the Google ecosystem), these are the ones to get. Highly recommended!

Being a Pixel phone owner, these earbuds are fantastic, though might be less so if you are using an iPhone or standard Android phone, as the Pixel buds are designed to integrate with some extra functionality with the Pixel phone line. That being said, they are still fantastic. Charging is speedy with strong battery life, noise cancelling isn't the best I've encountered but definitely up there, and competes well with other flagship brand earbuds, often discounted making them that much better. Transparency also works great, letting you hear whats going on around you without taking the earbuds out. Controls are easily configurable to set up play/pause, volume up/down, activate ANC/Transparency, etc. I also just have to gush over the case. Construction is very high quality with a strong magnetic clasp. Dropping an earbud into its charging slot gives you a little chirp, with a different pitch for each earbud which is neat and is a nice disability feature for those with poor vision to let you know that the earbud is properly seated, and which one was inserted. Bluetooth syncing is very easy, no need to fiddle with buttons on the earbuds themselves, but instead just hold down the connect button on the case and the earbuds connect to a device without ever needing to take them out of the case. My one nitpick is they dont seem to seat super tightly into the ear. Even using the large size tips they dont seem to seat as tightly as I would like, though apparently there are several third party tips that can solve that problem. However they certainly aren't about to fall out, even with vigorous activity, and might be something that just takes getting accustomed to. Overall, 4.5/5

Cautiously optimistic. Sound quality is very good (I am not an audiophile, just a casual listener to music. But spend a lot of time - 5 hours a day - on meetings, listening to podcasts and audio books). Noise cancellation is very good, although I don't use it in that mode a lot. Fit is excellent, twist lock works effectively. True multi-device bluetooth: that means I can have it connected to my Pixel and my macbook at the same time - not just Apple devices, which is handy for a multi-platform user. The gestures (swipes/taps for control) are also very functional Pro tip: don't get the white case, they do get dirty quite easily. Two things keeps me from a five star review: the battery life is not stellar, and I can't really use it for running because one ear is not tight enough with any of the provided buds to keep it from jostling, and get an annoying/audible click during a run. (Could also be my ear-canal shape too, but other in-ear headphones have stayed in before.)

They adjust pretty well with the twist to lock, they have some durability and the sound quality it pretty nice. I like the hazel color I got, but it does not stand out when you lose them. They were really easy to pair to my phone via Google fast pair. People have said that they couldn't hear me on phone calls, but maybe I just need to clean the earbud mesh. ANC is pretty decent for blocking out noise. I've noticed I doesn't block all noise but it blocks the daily noise I have around me like a road trip. If you lose a single earbud, you can use Google's find hub to locate it AS LONG AS it's still powered on and has had a recent connection to your phone. I lost one, but found it later on. I recommend looking at your notification history to see when it was last connected if you have an Android. It helps you figure out when you might have lost it. Find hub isn't always accurate but it gives an estimate location. You can also ring individual earbuds inside the app, along with the case which is sweet. The head gestures are really nice, but I have noticed that they only work if your phone screen is off or my earbuds are just being goofy. Overall, I would buy them again if they didn't cost $180 w/ the discount, but they pair well with Androids, and a Google ecosystem.

Fantastic sound, easy connection to a pixel phone. The pass thru sound and active noise cancelling is top notch. The twist fit takes a bit to learn, but once the buds are seated properly, they are comfy for long periods. I used them on a recent flight, and worked great. Battery life is very good as well. The holder is a little slippery is my only complaint.

I’ve always had trouble with earbuds feeling like they’re one head-tilt away from hitting the pavement, but these Pixel Buds Pro 2 actually stay put. They’re noticeably smaller than the first version, and that little "twist-to-lock" stabilizer really works. I wore them for a three-hour session yesterday and honestly forgot they were in. The noise cancellation is a solid step up, too. It’s not "silent room" quiet, but it easily drowns out the hum of my office AC and the neighbors' lawnmowers. If you have smaller ears and usually find "Pro" buds too bulky, these are definitely worth a look.

UPDATED 6/11/25 I'm now on my 3rd pair of these under warranty. I love the buds sound, functionality, features etc (see original review below). However, they have a fatal design flaw that fails regularly. I believe it always fails, but some may not notice or not as sensitive. There is a mic placed on the body of the bud that is responsible for pressure relief. Unfortunately, it's placement is too close to the ear which means it can get blocked by oil/ear wax. My first pair failed within 3 months. 2nd pair failed within 7 months. I tried everything to keep the vent clean, wipe the buds after each use, use Google's micellar water clean method, but one still failed. You can feel the increase in pressure and the ear tip seal never succeeds when it fails. I'm pretty sure it will fail again but could be out of warranty then I'm out of luck. This is a known issue. It's too bad because I really love everything else about them. I can't recommend though if they have a fatal design flaw. Hopefully Google will fix it. UPDATED 12/2/24 *Down to 4 stars. I had to do an RMA for the issues below. This did fix the issues and Google was quick with the resolution in sending me a new pair. However it isn't perfect. There is a new issue where sometimes the single tap doesn't pause the music nor does taking out the buds. This will resolve with a restart but it happens often. It doesn't seem to happen on another device (Google TV) so I'm not thinking it's the fault of the buds it may even be the fault of my Pixel Android 15 update. It's still on Google however so I will keep the 4 star rating. In looking at all the other earbuds out there, all seem to have their quirks must be the technology. I can live with the single press to play/pause for now* The buds have appeared to develop an issue. It's hard to explain but before, the buds seemed to alleviate pressure when in-ear. Now, that seems not to be happening so they aren't as comfortable. Before, it felt like I didn't have earbuds in. Now it feels like I have earbuds in (plugged, can hear heartbeat sometimes). Transparency and Noise Cancellation still work but the in ear pressure relief seems to not work. I've contacted Google but they are dragging their feet. We will see if they get me a new pair or what the resolution is. I plan to keep this review updated as time goes so users can see how these work long-term wise. Stay-tuned for updates. -------------------------- If you are looking for an exceptional pair of earbuds to pair with your Pixel or Android phone this is it! It has AMAZING sound quality. The fit is exceptional. The earbuds are small and light so there is very little pressure. They also have a fin to help keep them in place. I'm amazed with them. You can tune them to fit your needs (I added a bit more bass). The features and integration with Android are of course a HUGE plus. The menu is laid out perfectly. Also, the battery life is amazingly long even if you use noise cancelling all the time. I came over from being burned by two sets of defective Bose buds and I hope these last a long time. They see much better. Not really any significant cons I see. This is my first foray into noise cancelling and I'm amazed at what it can block. Literally jaw-dropping. You do hear a static floor noise on it and transparency but I think all buds/earphones have that as it's a part of the noise cancelling process. I wouldn't say these are "audiophile" buds as it doesn't support advanced codecs. However it's great for me as I enjoy great sounding music and reliable products. This fits into my lifestyle perfectly and I think if you get them, you won't be disappointed! Quick Summary: PROS: +Sound Quality +Noise Cancelling (top tier!) +Transparency mode +Features (multipoint, auto pause, conversation detection, seal check, hearing wellness etc) +Fit & size +Battery Life +Aesthetics +Pixel/Google integration CONS: -Some slight static in noise cancelling/transparency modes (inherent to all products however) -Some may not enjoy the fit (as with all earbuds 100% won't work for everyone) -Not an audiophile product (does not support high end codecs)

I am not complaining about the product, but the seller, I bought this product and one earpiece is damaged and getting heated while I tried to pair it. And pairing Also didn't happen.

Better sound quality....

Excelente

Se escucha robotico el audio. Al mometo de correr se escucha mucho el golpeteo con los audifonos y la piel. No considero que valga la pena el cambio de la primera versión.

the right earbbuds start to have a very very low volume after just 1 month of use Note: i ,most of the time, only use the right earbuds. now i use the left one as the right one as i said become very low and have no idea if the left one will also follow the steps of the right one or last longer (i doubt it) Highly not recommended it