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Pixel Buds (1st Gen)

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#953 in

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Sentiment score43% positive
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Last updated: Apr 17, 2026

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Reddit IconJoeChagan
5 months ago

I have the OG buds, buds pro 1, buds pro 2 and buds a and none of them have stopped working.

5 months ago

I have the OG buds, buds pro 1, buds pro 2 and buds a and none of them have stopped working.

Reddit IconSalty-Friendship8537
5 months ago

I've had previous editions of both with a pixel phone and the Sony ones were vastly better sound

Reddit IconZeebaeatah
3 months ago

I prefer my Google buds (regular and pro), given the better controls and connectivity etc

Reddit IconAgreeable_Panic_690
5 months ago

saw this kinda question a lot and honestly most people end up happy with either Soundcore Liberty 4s or the Pixel Buds A if they want something cheaper. the Liberty 4s are kinda the do everything well option as in comfy, great battery, solid anc and the sound is way better than the price suggests. they’re the ones i reach for when i’m not trying to think too hard lol. if you want something lighter/cheaper, Pixel Buds A are stupid comfortable and sound clean, just no real noise canceling. airpods pro are also great but only if you’re in the apple ecosystem, but you’re basically paying extra for the convenience. I would suggest checking sites like reddit vetted which basically summarize reddit reviews for you-i did that and ended up with soundcore after checking the good reviews

Reddit Iconbeezac
11 months ago

Nice! Battery is really good too. I got Pixel buds recently (free with plan), and they are pretty good, but Sony battery seems better.

Reddit IconBigIronEnjoyer69
3 months ago

Ended up with the Soundcore X20 Sport with similar requirements. The Sonys, Momentums Buds 3, Pixel Buds, Nothing Ears - all fall out while running or moving too much. The sound is perfectly cromulent. They have physical buttons for next/prev/play/pause. No volume. Customizable but simple. I have found no scenario where the silicone tail lets go - running, lifting, handstands, backflips etc. Case is bulkier than the best ones and the hinge is merely okay instead of satisfying. Latency is good, microphone is good.

Reddit IconDrdrdodo
5 months ago

Interesting way to gather the data! I personally tried a few of the high ranking ones and they really didn't live up to hype. Pixel buds not being on the list for r/earbuds is wild tho. Also, very shall but, it's upward not onward

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