August 14th, 2024

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2, priced at $229, feature advanced Active Noise Cancellation, a comfortable fit from 45 million ear scans, and compatibility with Android and iOS devices for versatile use.

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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are the latest wireless earbuds from Google, designed for comfort and enhanced audio performance. Priced at $229 or available for financing at $19.08 per month, they feature a new Google Tensor A1 chip that significantly improves Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) capabilities, adapting to the environment 3 million times per second. The earbuds are engineered for all-day wear, utilizing data from 45 million ear scans to ensure a comfortable fit. They come with a twist-to-adjust stabilizer for secure placement during workouts. The sound quality is enhanced by large 11mm drivers and a new high-frequency chamber, providing powerful bass and clear treble. Users can also interact with Google’s AI assistant, Gemini, for hands-free assistance. The earbuds support seamless integration with Pixel devices and offer features like automatic audio switching and a customizable sound profile through the Pixel Buds app. They are compatible with both Android and iOS devices, making them versatile for various users. The package includes multiple ear tip sizes for optimal fit and a wireless charging case.

- Pixel Buds Pro 2 are priced at $229 with financing options available.

- They feature advanced Active Noise Cancellation powered by the Google Tensor A1 chip.

- Designed for comfort, they adapt to ear shapes using data from 45 million scans.

- The earbuds support hands-free interaction with Google’s AI assistant, Gemini.

- They are compatible with both Android and iOS devices, enhancing versatility.

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By @jauntywundrkind - 8 months
I bought a pair. Price is decent.

I'm interested to see what this Tensor A1 can do. If it can provide significantly better call quality to those listening to me while I'm in noisey environments, I'm happy to upgrade. This seems like a place where there should be some very good machine learning wins possible, and I think Google has people who could pull it off.

It also advertises as having Bluetooth LE (which I take to be equivalent to marketing speak name BT Auracast), which I hope starts to arrive soon. Im more interested in its use on speakers, but I love the idea of ambient listening experiences all around us that we can tune into or share ourselves.

By @jrflowers - 8 months
> the Tensor A1 chip runs 90 times faster than the speed of sound

Finally, a chip that runs at thirty one thousand meters per second

By @skhunted - 8 months
I’ve had 3 pairs of Apple Airpods. All three of them eventually had problems with charging. One bud would be full charge and the other empty. Sometimes I’d put them in the case and the light indicates they are charging but come back later and they didn’t charge at all.

Does Google’s pods suffer the same issue?

By @jerrygoyal - 8 months
silicon buds are not comfortable to my ears.