Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 (2024)

Incredibly light and comfy ; Stellar noise canceling ; Great sound quality ; Fun Google Gemini integration

No hi-res codecs ; Limited spatial audio

“You'll be surprised how much of an upgrade gets packed into a smaller package.”

Small and comfortable. Excellent noise canceling. Good battery life. Work perfectly with Android. Wireless charging and USB-C.

Case could be smaller. Expensive. Gemini AI isn't super interesting or useful.

Excellent noise cancellation (ANC) ; Strong performance for the size ; Seamless Google integration ; Great battery life

Not sold on the stabiliser ; Lacks hi-res codec support ; Gemini Live not that useful ; Delay when answering calls

The Google Pixel buds Pro 2 refine the offering of Google's previous earbuds with a more compact body and lighter weight, while extending the battery life and improving the active noise-cancellation (ANC. The sound from these earbuds is great too, but...

Great noise canceling and transparency modes ; Alright sound, if a bit soft and wooly ; Brilliant battery life

Smaller size means an awkward fit for some users ; Price tag is close to superior options

The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 offers decent sound quality, improved noise cancellation, a great transparency mode and a much smaller frame, but unfortunately many of the improvements are overshadowed by awkward market placement and design issues. The...

Smaller and lighter design is supremely comfortable ; More powerful noise cancellation ; Crystal-clear transparency mode ; Very pleasant and detailed sound quality

ANC can’t quite match Bose ; Google still refuses to add higher-quality Bluetooth codecs, limiting overall fidelity ; Gemini Live feels more feeble than futuristic

We’re in a world now where the phone you have often determines (or strongly influences) which earbuds you’ll end up pairing with them. But thankfully, we’ve also reached a point where everyone — Google, Samsung, and Apple — is putting forward their...

Outstanding audio quality ; Long-lasting battery ; Comfortable fit ; Water-resistant charging case ; Work with Google Gemini

Limited iOS support ; Transparency mode is only so-so

The Pixel Buds Pro 2 offer strong sound quality and solid noise cancellation in a comfortable design, along with Google Gemini support and seamless integration with Pixel phones.

Comfortable design (for me) ; Gemini integration is impressive ; Great noise-cancellation

Sound quality isn't great ; There are better wireless earbuds out there ; Some may find the winged design uncomfortable

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 are the first earbuds to be built on the Tensor A1 chipset. The earbuds support Google AI, paired with ANC and Silent Seal 2.0 technology for improved noise cancellation.

Some of the most comfortable and secure-fitting earbuds around ; Engaging audio and competitive noise cancelling ; Longer-lasting battery

Limited Bluetooth codec support ; Find My Device support can be flakey ; Still not the last word in sound quality or ANC for the money

You don’t need a Pixel phone to appreciate Google’s new earphones. The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are wonderfully comfortable, fully-featured, and sound great – while staying competitive on price.

Smaller design ; Improved sound and noise-canceling ; New, more powerful Tensor A1 chip ; Excellent battery life ; Good voice-calling performance ; Hands-free Google Assistant for Android users ; Spatial audio

Ear tips may not allow some people to get a tight seal ; No support for AptX or LDAC audio codecs for Android users ; A few features not available for Apple users