
Google - Second-Generation Pixel Buds (2020)
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Last updated: Sep 11, 2025 Scoring
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5
"I love how they feel in the ears ... No I don't experience any pressure. ... As for use nearly daily anywhere for an hour up to four hours depending on activities."
"really like my pixel buds and can wear them comfortably for 8+ hours."
"Pixel buds don't go anywhere"
5
1
"sound quality is fantastic"
"I think they sound really great for their size and price"
"I think they sound really great for their size and price"
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3
"Transparency and conversation detection works a lot better than I expected."
"pixel buds 2 when I need good ANC"
"Buds 2 have best noise canceling that I've experienced."
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1
"Pixel earbuds work well. I have a Pixel 6 Pro phone and MacBook. Works well."
"I have a Pixel 6 Pro phone and MacBook. Works well."
"they work seamlessly with phone"
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2
"case battery gets me through about 2 weeks before a recharge"
"really long battery (which was why I got them to replace my Pixel Buds 2)"
"Battery life is great"
Disliked most:
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2
"they constantly disconnect/fade in and out when I walk around and it drives me nuts."
"Bluetooth connection issues abound"
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4
"they got wet and died ... which sucks for 200$ ear buds"
"The buds 2 do not tolerate heavy sweaters like myself"
"not durable from my experience"
5
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"they fall out at the slightest head movement"
"can't figure out how to wear buds comfy."
"Oddly enough, they fit better for me too."
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1
"Only complaint is the touch pad on the ear bud causes songs to skip or pause when I need to adjust it while I'm in the gym. ... Seems impossible to touch it at all without activating some kind of control."
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"I almost like my pixel buds 2 better, but the Sony's have a better microphone and I spend a ton of time on the phone."
"Call quality on both are average"
Pixel buds a series is good for gym as they somehow tolerate sweat. The buds 2 do not tolerate heavy sweaters like myself, so I use those outside the gym.
r/GooglePixel • What earbuds are you guys using with your Pixel? ->Pixel buds 2 with 9 pro. They're super comfortable, anc is good, sound quality is fantastic, volume took a big jump from the first iteration and they work seamlessly with phone. Battery life is great, and case battery gets me through about 2 weeks before a recharge. Transparency and conversation detection works a lot better than I expected. Only complaint is the touch pad on the ear bud causes songs to skip or pause when I need to adjust it while I'm in the gym. Seems impossible to touch it at all without activating some kind of control. But I've enjoyed the experience and highly recommend.
r/GooglePixel • What earbuds are you guys using with your Pixel? ->I have the Sony's and they are just ok. I almost like my pixel buds 2 better, but the Sony's have a better microphone and I spend a ton of time on the phone.
r/GooglePixel • What earbuds are you guys using with your Pixel? ->Probably 20% worse than the Sony's. Pretty good overall.
r/GooglePixel • What earbuds are you guys using with your Pixel? ->I went from the pixel buds 2 (from 2020) to the pixel buds pro 2 and am so happy with that decision. They feel so much more comfortable and sound so much better. I'm sure there are better sounding buds out there, but I love having Google assistant on them.
r/GooglePixel • What earbuds are you guys using with your Pixel? ->I have a pair of the Pixel Buds 2 since launch and no issues whatsoever. I did buy a case for them if that makes any difference. I love how they feel in the ears and the noise cancelling and other features are top notch.
r/pixelbuds • Pixel Buds Pro 2 vs Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Buds (what reviewers fail to mention) ->No I don't experience any pressure. As for use nearly daily anywhere for an hour up to four hours depending on activities.
r/pixelbuds • Pixel Buds Pro 2 vs Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Buds (what reviewers fail to mention) ->I have a pair of the pixel buds 2, and while they're good, my Jabra Elite 7 Active has better ANC. Oddly enough, they fit better for me too.
r/pixel_phones • What is the best noise cancelling earbuds? ->my OG pixel buds from 2020. best design!
r/GooglePixel • What earbuds are you guys using with your Pixel? ->Buds Pro 2 currently, but I still have and use Buds 2 and A, depending on what I'm doing and where I'm at. My kids have the Buds Pro and the Sony as well. We all agree that musically speaking you can really dial the Sony's in, to where they're the best sounding for most music, but overall we say the Buds Pro 2 are the best. Size, battery life and fit for sure.
r/GooglePixel • What earbuds are you guys using with your Pixel? ->Buds Pro 2 currently, but I still have and use Buds 2 and A, depending on what I'm doing and where I'm at. My kids have the Buds Pro and the Sony as well. We all agree that musically speaking you can really dial the Sony's in, to where they're the best sounding for most music, but overall we say the Buds Pro 2 are the best. Size, battery life and fit for sure.
r/GooglePixel • What earbuds are you guys using with your Pixel? ->I tried a lot of Earbuds, Google Pixel Buds 2, Samsung buds pro 2, Bose qc ultra, jabra elite 10, one plus... Everyone of this add a good anc. Sony don't. And I even tried 3 xm5 units. If you tried anc on and off its the same thing. No difference what so ever. That's my experience. And I love sony products. I own xm5 headphones for example
r/SonyHeadphones • Best Bluetooth Earbuds? ->After a terrible experience with old pixel buds 2020 gen. I switched to nothing buds pro 2 and they are excellent for the money. Can't go wrong for 45 quids (bought on sale). Would never buy any pixel buds pair again, very expensive and not durable from my experience.
r/GooglePixel • What earbuds are you guys using with your Pixel? ->I recently tried a dozen different buds in the $100-$250 range, nothing touches Google Pixel 2 buds in comfortability but comfort is subjective. I must have small ears cause they are small.
r/Earbuds • Suggestions for earbuds with long battery time and general comfortable fit? ->My Google Pixel buds (2nd generation) produce great sound for everything, audiobooks included.
r/audible • What earbuds do you use? ->My daily driver is a pair of Pixel Buds 2 I also have my old trusty Jabra 65t's, a set of 85t (only the right bud keeps a charge), and a set of original Pixel Buds that I leave at work.
r/audible • What earbuds do you use? ->Nothing ear 2 usually and pixel buds 2 when I need good ANC. I find the nothing ear to be a better fit with my ears, can't figure out how to wear buds comfy.
r/GooglePixel • What earbuds are you guys using with your Pixel? ->Buds 2 have best noise canceling that I've experienced.
r/GooglePixel • Google Pixel buds? Thoughts? Noise cancelling, battery life, how comfortable they are! ->I have pretty small ears and the OG Pixel Buds Pro work great for me. The wing tip on the 2's press on my ear and hurt after 15-20 minutes.
r/pixelbuds • Best model for small ears ->I have Google Buds 2. I love them but I tend to only wear one so I can hear cars, bikers, etc. They have location tracking and I'm the type of idiot who has lost earbuds trail running so that's helpful for me. Great sound quality as well.
r/Garmin • Earbuds recommendations? ->Nice! Battery is really good too. I got Pixel buds recently (free with plan), and they are pretty good, but Sony battery seems better.
r/TechnicalDeathMetal • Best budget earbuds ->Used pixel buds A since they came out. Switched this week to buds pro 2
r/GooglePixel • What earbuds are you guys using with your Pixel? ->Pixel earbuds work well. I have a Pixel 6 Pro phone and MacBook. Works well. Have Pixel A Buds and trying out the Pixel Buds Pro 2 right now. Also trialing the Nothing Ear earbuds given rave reviews and have multipoint. Seems good; though, I can't figure out the controls on the stems at all.
r/Earbuds • What is the best earbuds with multi connect function ? ->Pixel earbuds work well. I have a Pixel 6 Pro phone and MacBook. Works well. Have Pixel A Buds and trying out the Pixel Buds Pro 2 right now. Also trialing the Nothing Ear earbuds given rave reviews and have multipoint. Seems good; though, I can't figure out the controls on the stems at all.
r/Earbuds • What is the best earbuds with multi connect function ? ->I also get uncomfortable fast with ear buds but really like my pixel buds and can wear them comfortably for 8+ hours. I had one pair fail on me after 13 months of use, but it was a fairly simple warranty claim. Depending on your budget and location, there's a company called "Snugs" (UK based, but I expect there's similar companies internationally) who make custom fit buds by taking a mould off your ear. I use them for running, they take a bit of getting used to as they fill your entire ear canal but are super comfy once you get used to the sensation. I've worn these for 5 hour long runs. Before getting snugs I had some luck with DIYcustom fit buds using two step earplug putty
r/audible • Ear Buds ->Pixel Buds are the absolute worst, Bluetooth connection issues abound and they fall out at the slightest head movement. JLabs buds are far better.
r/GooglePixel • What earbuds are you guys using with your Pixel? ->Still using the Pixel Buds A that came free with my 6a. Still no problem with them
r/GooglePixel • What earbuds are you guys using with your Pixel? ->I'm in the market for wireless earbuds with an earhook, primarily for listening to audiobooks. I love my moondrop aria (1?) wired headphones which have a nice ear hook from the cable. I also have a pair of pixel buds, but they constantly disconnect/fade in and out when I walk around and it drives me nuts. I also have super small ear holes, so that might be a factor. Anyone have any suggestions?
r/headphones • r/headphones Shopping, Setup, and Technical Help Desk ->I have Google Buds Bose QC Ultra a d B+O EX The EX blows the others away for sound, battery life awful and next to no ANC, these are my got to at home , crap app Ultra is a superb fit and great all rounder Pixel buds for when I dont care if I lose them so on the beach
r/Earbuds • Looking for the absolute best sound quality earbuds out there ->I have Google Buds Bose QC Ultra a d B+O EX The EX blows the others away for sound, battery life awful and next to no ANC, these are my got to at home , crap app Ultra is a superb fit and great all rounder Pixel buds for when I dont care if I lose them so on the beach
r/Earbuds • Looking for the absolute best sound quality earbuds out there ->I have the PB, PBP and PBP2. I'm using the pbp2 now. Swapping the silicone tips out for foam ones greatly improved their ability to stay in my ear. The listening audio and anc are great but the microphones are really bad for calls. I always have to switch to hardwired options when I join work teams calls. My Ray Ban meta mic quality is far superior.
r/pixelbuds • Are pixel buds pro still worth it? ->I'm using the Pixel Buds A, but I've tried the 2 Pro and they're very, very nice.
r/GooglePixel • What earbuds are you guys using with your Pixel? ->Such a personal question. I love pixel buds a, but there are people on here who hate the fit for their ears.
r/GooglePixel • Bluetooth earbud recommendations? ->Yeah I like the pixel buds but they got wet and died , which sucks for 200$ ear buds. The soundpeats I can shower with and theyre fine. Also I lose one bud every 3 mths, 30$ is easier than 70-100
r/audible • What earbuds do you use? ->Pixel bud A, because it was only 20 with promo
r/GooglePixel • What earbuds are you guys using with your Pixel? ->I have used Bose Ultra Quiet, Air Pro, Powerbeats Pro, and Pixel Buds. The Bose Ultra Quiet are the best of the bunch Both for sound quality and noise canceling If anyone has specific experience of something being better than the Bose Ultra Quiet, let me know
r/BuyItForLife • Need a reliable pair of earbuds that won't die on me. ->Can you recommend any buds that have some kind of locking wing or whatever for the ear? I have tried pixel buds A when I got the 6 pro (ok but not great), galaxy buds plus (current favorite but getting pretty old), air pods pro (falls right out of my ear if I move), JLab with the ears hooks (trash microphone).
r/GooglePixel • Pixel Buds Pro 2- Unbiased review from someone who's used many earbuds. ->Any of the Pixel Buds will connect automatically. If you don't want to spend the money on the pro 2s I've got a pair on the 1st ones new in box that I'm looking to sell.
r/GooglePixel • Bought the Pixel 9 Pro - Looking for best earbuds. ->Pixel Buds and they suck ass on Pro 9.
r/GooglePixel • What earbuds are you guys using with your Pixel? ->I loved that little nib but the a series didn't have volume controls. Discontinued the 2020 version which actually had the nib and the volume controls. And I would have loved if they went with it but I guess too many people complained about the nib. Worked great for me
r/pixelbuds • Google Just Gave Its Pixel Buds 2a Something Everyone Needs in Wireless Earbuds ->Do they have swipe volume controls like the regular Pixel box? Old a series didn't have any on-device volume control outside of voice. Which is silly cuz they were still 99 bucks MSRP and you can get that feature and multi-point for like 30 bucks these days
r/pixelbuds • Google Just Gave Its Pixel Buds 2a Something Everyone Needs in Wireless Earbuds ->Pixel Buds non Pro They sound and fit great, that's all I care about.
r/GooglePixel • What earbuds are you guys using with your Pixel? ->I use pixel buds, but I'm android. It never falls out and it's survived many drops. Transparency mode is nice, but something like shokz prob safer overall.
r/Marathon_Training • Earphone recommendations ->Hey Routine, no I haven't, but in my opinion the google buds are way more secure in the ear, they're much smaller, have the wing, and for my ears, are definitely a better fit than the AZ100's. The AZs are good, but not as secure or comfortable.
r/Earbuds • Exposing the Truth About Wireless Earbuds: Hype, Price, and Real Value ->Yeah sorry man! They are comfy, and they are relatively secure, but I definitely dont think they compare to the Googles, if you had problems with the pixel buds pro 2 (bearing in mind all our ears are different so take this with a grain of salt) then I dont think the AZ100's could be better. They definitely sound more clear than the GPBP2 though! They're pretty close to the Jabra Elite 10 gen 2 or the Jabra Elite 8s I'd say, like very close in terms of comfort/security.
r/Earbuds • Exposing the Truth About Wireless Earbuds: Hype, Price, and Real Value ->The Google Buds A are fairly flat, I have slept in them before.
r/Earbuds • Cheap low profile earbuds for sleeping? ->What the f*** is with all the hate with raycon earbuds you can get them for less than $95 most of the time they're running discounts typically you can get a pair for around $65 and I'd say that's pretty good for the raycons that hold up really well The cases are fairly cheap you get replacement parts if you really need to The cases are interchangeable I love my raycons I bought the brands that some of these guys are recommending like nothing and all that The speaker ended up sucking there was no base and if there was base either couldn't hear nothing (I guess that's where it got its name) and well I do agree JBL is a good brand I would still recommend raycon if you have the money The e25s are great I really don't get why people have a hate truth or at this point they outperformed my Google pixel earbuds and my Samsung once
r/Earbuds • Are Raycon earbuds actually worth it? ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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