Customer Ratings & Reviews
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Customer reviews
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 1558 reviews
(1,558 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Sound Quality4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Connectivity4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers are satisfied with the sound quality, battery life, comfort, and fit of the Pixel Buds Pro. They appreciate the ANC and transparency mode, as well as the compatibility with Pixel phones and Google Assistant. However, some customers have expressed concerns about the volume, touch controls, and design of the earbuds.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Fit, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The earbuds you are looking for.
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have an obsession with wireless earbuds/headphones, it's a problem. I have used every variation of the Pixel Buds along with AirPods, Samsung Buds, and Sony WF-1000XM4. I can wholeheartedly say that these are among the best set of earbuds I have ever used. I've been using the Pixel Buds Pro for a little over a week since their release. During that time I have integrated them into my daily routines. I have had them in my ears for hours at a time, never close to depleting their 8-hour battery, but enough that I have had to recharge their case a couple of times already. Battery life is amazing one of the best. The sound quality is great. The sound is rich and warm with good separation. Not as bright of a sound as you get from some other earbuds. I really enjoyed the sound profile. I would say the only earbuds that I think sound better than the Buds Pro are the Sony WF-1000XM4s, but those are a bit more expensive and have an EQ. Google has said that they will release an EQ in a future update so that might change my opinion. Noise cancellation is also top-notch. To me they were better than the rest, only coming in second to the WF-10000XM4s once again. Just like the sound quality, the difference between these and the Sony's in ANC is small but noticeable. I use the ANC in my home when I needed to focus on my work, and it does a great job of blocking out the noise of my sons running around or my wife running on the treadmill in the same room. The fit is amazing, These are the most comfortable earbuds I have used besting even the AirPod Pros for my ears. Regardless of how long I have them in my ear they never felt uncomfortable. I have gone on a half dozen runs usually lasting around 30-45 minutes and they have stayed in place without as much as a wiggle. I was worried about this since they remove the little fin the Pixel Buds-A had. The software is the last thing that wraps this entire package up. Google Assistant integration. You can have Google read your messages and you can reply with your voice without even looking at your phone. Multipoint and Auto Switch work seamlessly between my phone and computer. I had these paired with Windows laptops, Chromebook, iPhone, and Pixel phones and they always switched over without a hitch. These have very quickly become my favorite earbuds. I would recommend these to anyone including those using Apple devices. Sound quality and ANC are better than anything that Apple is offering. If you have an Android device or Windows laptop these are a no-brainer. I would even recommend these over the Sony offerings due to the Pixle Buds Pro comfort, and Auto-Swith/Multipoint features.
This review is from Google - Pixel Buds Pro True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds - Coral
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Lovely
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These buds are everything I want out of earbuds at this price point. They last a full work day (8-10 hours in my case), the sound quality is excellent, people can hear me clearly on calls, and the transparency mode is more than adequate for my infrequent need of it. The touch controls are responsive and easy to use as well. Finally, they are comfortable in my ears all day. They stay firmly in the ear, without slipping or falling out. I do have a pixel phone, so I can't speak to how they perform without the pixel-specific features.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Connectivity, Fit
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Wow! These are some seriously good headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wow! These are some seriously good headphones! Fit good. Battery life is great. Sound quality is top notch. Connected easy. Lots of nifty features. Pick them up. You won't be disappointed.
This review is from Google - Pixel Buds Pro True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds - Lemongrass
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I use them daily!
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I wear these at work, at home, doing yard work, and everything else! The noise cancelation is great and makes mowing the yard a much more peaceful experience. They not only sound great but the features sell this product. Noise cancelation, audio passthrough, auto-translation, smart device controls, and the build in assistant all work great and I use these features daily. Plus I hardly have to charge the case and have never had the battery run out on me.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best earbuds for the pixel phones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these earbuds to death, bought these to replace the ones I lost.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Solid earbuds overall
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The earbuds themselves are great. This is my first noise cancelling ones and the feature is wonderful and easy to use. I never realized the sounds around me until I turned on the feature. So far, the battery life has been good. I've taken one trip since purchasing these and it lasted the entire 4 hour plane ride with still about 30-40% left so I think it last as advertised. I don't use it as frequent but the fully charged case allowed me to recharge and use the earbuds for a whole week while on vacation without needing to recharge the case again. The earbud storage in the case is magnetic which makes it easy to put them away. My only con is on taking them out of the case. I have bigger hands and fingers so it's sometimes hard to remove them from the case. It tends to slip off my hand. My wife has smaller fingers and has no problems. I've also use these a few times for phone calls and multiple voice apps (Line, Teams, Facebook, etc). Sound quality is great on all of them and voice is clear on the receiving end as well. Solid product overall. I think the earbuds themselves are a 5, but the difficulty with the case for me lowered it to a 4.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good Features
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound, noise canceling and battery life but I went with the Google pod A series because they stayed in my ears better. That's important to think about if you use these while working out. Still, I would recommend these.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Google Team
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- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A really solid pair of earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Comfort: 5/5 I upgraded from the Gen 1 Pixel Buds (the ones with the wingtips) and these are easily much more comfortable to wear for longer times. Despite the lack of wingtips in these, they actually stay in my ear better and don't need to be constantly adjusted, nor give me the "worried they'll fall out" feeling. Sound: 4/5 The sound quality is really good, however a minor nitpick is that I have to bring the volume to about 70% to hear things when watching videos. Battery life: 5/5 I use these during work with moderate use, and I can get away with charging every 2-3 days (instead of every night). Pairing + Swapping 5/5: With the Fast Pair integration (if you're using a Pixel), these will register seamlessly. They also swap seamlessly between my Pixel 7 and my iPad Pro, which is really nice. (Keep in mind this feature is off by default.) And....that's it. These are a really solid pair of earbuds. As of writing this on December 7, there is no Spatial audio, but that has been said to arrive in a January update.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Should have bought sooner
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was skeptical purchasing these over the air pod pros but I’m glad I did I can control the volume from the headphones and use noise cancellation with just one bud in ear instead of having both in battery life is great.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
A great pair of daily use earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A great pair of earbuds for everyday use. Does a lot of things (noise cancelling, touch gestures, great sound) which the heavyweights do at a reasonable price. Battery life so far has been good.
This review is from Google - Pixel Buds Pro True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds - Porcelain
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Google Team
Posted .Thanks for your review! We're thrilled you're enjoying your Pixel Buds Pro. We appreciate you highlighting the features you love. For any questions, our support page is here: https://support.google.com/googlepixelbuds/?hl=en#topic=7544331
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Not for small ear canals even with the smallest bu
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound is great, my only issue is that they don't stay in my ear when moving about and that could be bacuse my ear canals are small. I would have given them 5 stars. Battery life is cool i was getting about 4-5 hours of continuous talk time without charging them. I do like that they charger real fast.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Google Team
Posted .Hey there, TishaB. We appreciate that you like the sound quality along with the battery life of the Pixel Buds Pro. It’s unfortunate to hear that they don’t stay in your ears whenever you’re on the go.
Your Pixel Buds are pre-attached with medium eartips and come with small and large ear tips so that you can improve your fit. Try different sizes for each ear to find the best fit. A tight seal gives you better sound, noise cancellation, and mic performance. Ears are unique so your left ear may be different from your right ear. So it’s not always possible to get a perfect seal, and audio can leak in from outside. With Silent Seal, Pixel Buds Pro can adapt to the shape of your ear and adjust Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) to compensate, so you can fully immerse yourself in music or clearly hear your video call. Check this link for more details: https://support.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7573099
If you’re not getting a perfect fit with our silicone eartips, memory foam eartips might be ideal for you. And if you still need help about getting the right fit, you may visit us through our contact channels here: https://support.google.com/googlepixelbuds/gethelp
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing battery life just switch the tips!
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The battery life is amazing and mic is pretty good. I've had tons of earbuds from high to low end. They are a bit heavy and slip out of my oily ears so I recommend buying some foam ear tips--I like the JLab brand for a budget option. Pairs instantly with my Pixel, MacBook, and PC.
This review is from Google - Pixel Buds Pro True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds - Fog
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Earbuds on the Market
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Hands down the best in sound quality and battery life on the market.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best of the best
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This buds are great and charge fast and the battery duration es good.
This review is from Google - Pixel Buds Pro True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds - Bay
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Buds!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really love these earbuds. Super practical and convenient. They're so much more comfortable than any other earbud I've worn (I've owned the Pixel Buds 2020, A-series, and I have tried the airpods pro. Battery life is phenomenal! Can't wait until these get updated with more features down the line, like customizable EQ and spacial audio.
This review is from Google - Pixel Buds Pro True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds - Fog
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Fit, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Well-designed noise cancelling Android earbuds
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I chose these earbuds because I wanted something small that did not stand out in my ear and due to the great quality of the other Google devices I own - even if they have a few quirks. I have used these earbuds around the house listening to music, online meetings and for a few long calls. I really expected to use them mostly for music, but they have proven to be extremely useful for multitasking at work. The subtle design means I can wear them without too much attention. I can focus on my meeting using noise cancelling, but quickly toggle to transparency mode to answer an in-person question or say hi. Pros - Sound quality is very good, but the lack of a true EQ might be an issue for some. Max volume is loud with no distortion (I normally listen at 60-70%). Even without adjustment the sound is generally well balanced/natural and clear. I even noticed a few details I had missed in some of my favorite songs while listening to these. What keeps them from being truly great for me is that the soundstage feels too narrow and there is not enough emphasis on highs and lows - making some music with a wide range seem flat. Google may have read my mind, because one of the other features I have hear they plan to introduce later is spatial audio and I can’t wait to try it. - Noise cancelling is very effective, cutting background noise significantly with nothing playing. At even moderate volume, the tight seal in the ear and active noise cancelling block out all but the loudest background noise. - Transparency mode is a great feature that is the opposite of noise cancelling. It helps you hear background noise, blending it in to what you are listening to, so that you can talk with people in person and hear things around you (like hearing cars when you are on a walk). - Works well as a headset for online meetings and phone calls. Audio was clear on my end and people I called said I sounded as good or better than when using my cellphone. - Great battery life. I used these for about 6 hours a day for 2 days without charging the case and still had 100% for the buds with 21% remaining in the case. This was with noise cancelling ON, which does reduce battery life by a third or more. -I like the clean white design of the case, which recharges the earbuds and protects them. The case can be charged via USB-C or wireless charger. I have a wireless charger on my desk, and it is very convenient, but Google does not include a USB-C cable or charger. The case has a single, color changing LED to indicate battery level and connection status, but you can also view the battery level of both the case and earbuds in the Google Pixel Buds app. -Good fit. They feel secure and are comfortable enough to wear for hours at a time. I used the pre-attached medium ear-tips, but Google includes a small and large size as options. -They can be paired to 2 devices at once and switch based on which is active. This was not perfect for me, sometimes I had to force the first phone to disconnect to hear audio on the second. When it works it is great and I still liked being able to toggle between two phones without having to re-pair every time. -They work well with Google assistant to cover basic request and commands without picking up your phone. Things to Consider - A lot of features require the Pixel Buds App, which is only on Android. I have used them with my work iPhone and the sound is good, but it would be frustrating if I did not have access to an Android phone to change touch controls setting and enable multi-device support. Not to mention the app has some cool features like a test to confirm you have a good ear seal. - Even with an Android phone, the app settings and functions are limited. No equalizer or adjustable music genre modes - the only sound settings are noise cancelling and Volume EQ (which adjust the sound for better response at lower volumes). No customization for touch control short cut commands you control by touching each ear bud (swipe back and forth for volume works great, but I hate the double tap to hang up and wish I could change it - single tap is answer so don’t miss!). You only have the option to set the long press touch control for each bud to either Google Assistant or Noise Cancelation/Transparency/Off. - No high resolution/HD/lossless audio support in this price range is disappointing, but not a deal breaker since I mostly listen to streaming audio and only have a few lossless files.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Google Team
Posted .Hi MGoose, thanks for choosing Pixel Buds Pro, and we greatly appreciate your insights about the features and the things to consider. Feedback like this helps us identify what we’re doing well, and what areas we need to work on, and we’d be happy to share this information with the product team for future improvements. Meanwhile, if you have other support concerns that need to be addressed, simply let us know by visiting us here: https://support.google.com/googlepixelbuds/gethelp
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Google’s First Try at Earbuds With ANC is Good
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.INTRO: The Pixel Buds Pro are entering a pretty saturated space of truly wireless earphones with ANC and Transparency modes. While Google has produced Pixel Buds in the past, none have had either of these features, so after AirPods Pro came out in 2019 and dominated the market, Google will need to come in with strong sound, controls and features to put a dent in the market. UNBOXING: The box is very easy to open. Two pull/rip tabs is all it takes to get inside the box. All the packaging is paper, which is nice to see compared to a lot of plastic found in other packages. Inside you’ll find the Pixel Buds Pro, a small cylindrical container which houses two extra pairs of different size ear tips, and the safety + instruction manuals. A charging cable is not included, which seems to be more commonplace these days. BUILD: The case is made of a soft touch smooth plastic. It’s reminiscent of the kind of smooth pebble you might use to skip rocks at a lake or something—a very satisfying feeling in the hand. However, this does mean it’s pretty slippery. I’m not yet sure if finger oils will wear it down, but you can always get a case if you want to protect it. As for the actual buds, they are quite smooth with touch-sensitive controls on the exterior, a hall effect sensor to detect when they’re in your ears, and there are microphones for their ANC and Transparency modes. Because of how slippery-smooth the case and earbuds are, I have found myself fumbling a few times while pulling the earbuds out. There isn’t really a good lip within the case to pull the earbuds out—especially if your hands are a bit soft. So I’d advise caution because you might find yourself dropping either the case or the earbuds, or both if you’re really unlucky. It’s likely that as you wear the earbuds, oils will collect on the earbuds and will exacerbate this issue. So I recommend cleaning them from time to time, as they do collect quite a bit of oils from your skin. COMFORT: I’ll start out with this—comfort is different than “fit”. I do find the Pixel Buds Pro to be comfortable. As I’ve been wearing them at home, at work, and during my public transit commute, I haven’t felt like they were pestering my ears. So I gotta give credit where credit is due. However, the fit is not intuitively great. Unlike most earbuds I’ve tried, these require more rotating once the ear tips are secured into the ear canal. I’ve been using the smallest ear tips and I find that I have to jostle them into place to get them feeling secure. There are Comply foam tips for the Pixel Buds Pro, and I may certainly get them, as they’ve been fantastic for fitment with my AirPods Pro. I think a lot of people will likely give up on these pretty quickly because their weight distribution is rather top-heavy and will be a bit more prone to falling out if you don’t manage to figure out how to get a good fit. But once I got a good fit, excessive head movement did not unsecure the Pixel Buds Pro from my ears, which is great. SETUP: The first thing to note here is that there is a firmware update that should be applied for best performance, and this can only be done from a device running Android. So if you’re an iPhone user, you will need to find an Android device to perform the update from. Simply open the lid of the case, press and hold the button on the rear of the case, and the front LED will blink to indicate it’s in pairing mode. Once you pair with your device, you may be prompted to download the Google Pixel Buds app. If not, you can download the app from the Play Store. You can run through the setup where it will teach you of all the features of the Pixel Buds Pro, and it may present a firmware update afterward. If it does not, I found that the app provided the option the next time I pulled the buds out of their case. At the time of writing, I am on firmware 120+release_2.12_signed for both the buds and the case. FEATURES: The basic features of the Pixel Buds Pro are Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), Transparency Mode, touch sensitive controls, multipoint audio and automatic switching, and a ton of Google Assistant integration. On top of that, you also have the USB-C charging on the case and Qi Wireless charging. The swiping controls are a bit different than some other in-ear headphones I’ve experienced. To change volume, you swipe forward to increase and swipe back to decrease. Tapping once will pause/resume playback or pause/answer a call. Double-tapping will go to the next track forward or reject a call, and triple-tapping will go back to the previous track. All the aforementioned actions can be performed on both ear buds. If you have an Android device, you can customize what touch & hold does on each earbud. For example, I’ve set my right earbud to toggle between ANC and Transparency modes, while holding my left earbud will engage Google Assistant where I can say a command and release my touch to finish the command. I do like this because it’s more deliberate, but you can also use the popular “Okay Google” or “Hey Google” voice activation keywords. You can also disable Google Assistant and voice activation altogether if you prefer. One standout feature with Google Assistant was the translation mode. By telling Google “Be my translator”, it was able to interpret a foreign language like Japanese to English and vice-versa. It was most effective with shorter sentences as opposed to really long run-on sentences, as it waits for pauses before translating, but it does a pretty solid job. There is also the Volume EQ which supposedly enhances bass and treble frequencies at lower volumes, but in my testing, I really had to listen very intently to notice a difference. And lastly, there is the Find device feature to help you locate your Pixel Buds Pro. SOUND: The Pixel Buds Pro have a pretty balanced sound that I think many people will be happy with, but it’s not perfect. They have a competent bass presence that is especially enjoyable for bass-heavier music, but is still good for most music. I think if anything, I’ve listened to a few mixes where the vocalist sounded pushed further back in the mix than was intended. I did also notice that the treble is a bit hot in certain regions that cause snares or cymbal crashes to come across as a bit harsh—especially at louder volumes. I don’t think it’s a deal breaker for me, but this experience will be highly dependent on the kind of content you listen to and how it was mixed and mastered. So while the sound isn’t a home run, I do think that they are capable of delivering a competent listening experience. Google says they are working on an 5-band EQ that should come in a software update later down the road. I’d really have liked to see a 5-band EQ, but hopefully this could make a difference in addressing people’s personal preferences. ANC & TRANSPARENCY: The ANC on the Pixel Buds Pro does a good job at blocking out droning noises. In my experience, it does a better job with lower-end noises. If you’re listening to music, you likely won’t notice any droning background noise, but intermittent noises like human speech will still be more noticeable by comparison. That being said, this is still the case with most ANC earbuds, so it’s not a knock on the Pixel Buds Pro—simply an observation. The Transparency mode on the Pixel Buds Pro is also quite good. Like with any other wireless headphones, transparency mode doesn’t help make speech very comprehensible if you have audio playing at louder volumes, but at lower volumes, you should be able to hear what’s going on around you reasonably well. But this implementation doesn’t quite sound fully transparent, as there is a slight bit of muffling/damping in treble detail. Despite this, it is a very good transparency mode. MIC: The microphone is also unsurprisingly competent under good conditions. If you’re under harsh wind, the microphone will probably struggle to pick you out, but under quieter circumstances or with mild background noise/conversation, I think the Pixel Buds Pro do a good job at picking up your voice and delivering it with clarity for phone calls or online meetings without introducing too much distortion. BATTERY: In my limited testing, the battery life is also quite good. Google says the Pixel Buds Pro should last 7 hours with ANC on and 11 hours without. And with the charging case, they should get “up to” 31 hours of battery. While I can’t say I’ve managed to analyze the battery thoroughly in the limited time I’ve had them, I do feel confident in their estimates based on the hours I’ve spent with them. CONCLUSION: Overall, the Pixel Buds Pro are worth considering if you want an option with good battery life, decent ANC and Transparency modes, and delivers competent sound. There are absolutely other options that will deliver better sound, but they probably won’t be able to translate a conversation. While I don’t think these are knock out in the park, I do think Google’s first implementation of a Flagship pair of truly wireless ANC earbuds is solid and they deserve some attention.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Google Team
Posted .Hi there Xephyroth, we appreciate you for taking the time to share detailed feedback with us. We´re glad to hear that you liked your Pixel Buds Pro and found them to be a solid flagship pair of earbuds.
Pixel Buds Pro comes with Volume EQ tuning that adapts dynamically to your listening volume, making subtle changes to the frequency curve as you change the volume. This ensures that highs, mids and lows are balanced and nuanced at any volume. And you´re correct, Pixel Buds Pro will also support spatial audio later this year to put you in the middle of the action when watching a movie or TV show with a compatible device and supported content.
We value your feedback and we´ll make sure to pass along the details of your feedback regarding the fit and weight to the right team since we´re always on the lookout for ways to keep improving our products and services. In the meantime, we hope you will keep enjoying your Pixel Buds Pro, and if you need further assistance, you may reach out to our support team by using this link: https://support.google.com/googlepixelbuds/gethelp
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Stylish Design, Splendid Sound
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.----- SUMMARY ----- Verdict: The Pixel Buds Pro deliver a satisfying listening experience alongside useful features like gestures and hands-free Google Assistant. Couple that with their excellent battery life, comfort, and stylish design, and I think the Pixel Buds Pro are serious contenders in the wireless earbuds market. They’re the noise-canceling earbuds that Android fans like me have been asking for. Pros: - Good active noise cancellation - Solid audio quality and consistency - Excellent battery life - Comfortable to wear - Stylish design - Hands-free Google Assistant Cons: - Some features not available for iPhone users - No custom equalizer adjustments ----- DETAILS ----- Unboxing & Setup: The Pixel Buds Pro come in a simple box with just the earbuds (housed in their charging case), a cardboard tube containing two extra eartip sizes (one smaller pair and one larger pair), as well as a quick-start guide and a safety/warranty pamphlet. There’s no charging cable, so you’ll either need a USB-C cable or a Qi-certified wireless charger to charge the case. On an Android phone, paring couldn’t be simpler. Opening the lid of the Pixel Buds Pro case will automatically start Google’s “Fast Pair” service on your phone and guide you through the setup. Though the Pixel Buds Pro are compatible with iPhones, it’s a slightly slower process because you’ll need to put them in paring mode and find them in the settings. Design & Comfort: At first glance, I was skeptical about the comfort of the Pixel Buds Pro. They also don’t look like they’d stay in your ears well. To my surprise, they do. Even when I workout or talk on the phone, they stay put. The comfort is great too, and that remains true during longer listening sessions as well. The two extra sets of eartips included in the box help you find the right fit. There’s even an eartip seal check in the Pixel Buds app. More on that later. The earbuds have IPX4 water resistance, so sweaty workouts or unexpected rain are no problem. The case is also water resistant but slightly less so, with an IPX2 rating. Noise Cancellation & Other Features: Google’s active noise cancellation (ANC) on the Pixel Buds Pro is excellent at dampening noises. Sounds from my nearby air conditioning unit are unnoticeable, and the buzz of a busy coffee shop is brought to a very quiet level. The only noise where I think there’s room for improvement is wind. If I have ANC on while running or on a breezy day, some of the wind sounds get picked up. On the flip side, transparency mode lets the ambient noise in so that you can hear your surroundings better. The Pixel Buds Pro can be controlled with gestures, and they work well. One tap will play/pause, two will skip the track, and three will go back. A press and hold will switch between ANC and transparency. However, in the Pixel Buds app, you can customize that same gesture to activate Google Assistant on either the right or left earbud. I find Google Assistant especially useful on the earbuds for hearing notifications read to me and responding to texts. There’s also an intuitive gesture to raise or lower the volume. A swipe forward will increase the volume and backward will lower it. Like a gesture, the Pixel Buds Pro have in-ear detection which will automatically pause audio when you remove an earbud and resume when you put it back in. Another feature I’ve found useful is multipoint connectivity. With the Pixel Buds Pro connected to both my laptop and my phone, I can go from listening to a Spotify song on my phone, pause it, then start listening to a YouTube video on my laptop. There’s no delay. Google says spatial audio is coming this Fall, which shifts the field of sound as you move your head. I look forward to trying that out. Audio & Mic Performance: I’m happy with the audio quality of the Pixel Buds Pro. I’d describe it as balanced. The audio is clear with ample bass kick, but not so much that it detracts from the rest of the soundstage. There’s also good separation between vocals and the instruments. With the Volume EQ toggle in the Pixel Buds app, treble and bass are elevated at lower volumes to ensure that highs, mids, and lows are balanced at any volume. What I was a bit disappointed to not see though was a conventional equalizer for further audio adjustments, but perhaps that could come in a future app/firmware update. I’ve not only been impressed with the audio quality but also the consistency. Throughout my extensive use so far, I’ve had zero audio dropouts. With beamforming mics and a dedicated voice pickup unit, call quality on the Pixel Buds Pro is great. I tested a variety of conditions indoors and outdoors, and the person I called claimed there was little to no background noise. This exceeded my expectations, especially when I tried them outside on a windy day or near a busy street. Whoever you call shouldn’t have any issues hearing you. Pixel Buds App: A variety of settings are available in the Google Pixel Buds app. On a Pixel, the app is already integrated into the system. For non-Pixel Android phones, you can get the app on the Play Store. It’s a simple but useful interface. The settings mainly include Google Assistant preferences, seeing location info or ringing the earbuds to help you find them, touch controls, sound settings, and firmware updates. Another neat feature is the eartip seal check which is a 20-second evaluation that helps determine if you have a good seal. Having the proper fit helps ensure that ANC blocks as much noise as possible and improves the audio quality. I like that the Pixel Buds app is both simple and useful. The one downside is that it’s not available for iOS, so iPhone users are stuck with the defaults and unable to download any firmware updates. Battery Life & Charging: I put Google’s claimed 11-hour battery life (per charge) to the test, which proved to be accurate. The one caveat is that’s with ANC off. When I enabled ANC the whole time, I averaged about seven hours. The case provides a little under two full charges, so with ANC enabled the total battery life is about 20 hours, and with it disabled, the total is about 31 hours. That gives the Pixel Buds Pro a slight advantage over some of the other “pro” earbuds on the market. Other than using the Pixel Buds app to see battery status, you can open the case lid when the earbuds are inside and see what the light on the front shows. Solid white is fully charged, solid yellow means one or both earbuds are charging, and blinking yellow means the earbuds have charge left but the charging case has less than 20%. When it’s time to charge, there’s a USB-C slot located at the bottom of the case, or you can charge wirelessly on any Qi-certified charging accessory. ----- WHAT’S IN THE BOX ----- 1 x Pair of Pixel Buds Pro 1 x Charging Case 2 x Additional Pairs of Eartips (Different Sizes) 1 x Quick-Start Guide 1 x Safety/Warranty Information
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Google Team
Posted .Hi there, thanks for sharing the details of your feedback on Pixel Buds Pro. We hear your concerns about the limited features for iPhone users, custom EQ adjustments, no charger included, and about the wind noise.
Pixel Buds Pro are great wireless earbuds for all source devices, including laptops, tablets, and non-Android phones. That being said, features such as Google Assistant, are only available on Pixel or Android devices that run on Android 6.0+. Pixel Buds Pro’s tight integration with Pixel phones also unlock additional features in the future.
We’ve also engineered Pixel Buds Pro to help you adapt to your environment, wherever that may be. Transparency mode lets ambient noise into your earbuds so you can hear your surroundings, perfect for crossing a street or walking around town. We even packed in plenty of hardware and software smarts to help you place crystal clear calls even in loud and windy places. This is thanks to beamforming mics, a voice accelerometer and wind-blocking mesh covers along with bone conduction tech that can pick out your voice via vibrations near your jaw area.
While custom EQ adjustments are unavailable, with Volume EQ, tuning adapts dynamically to your listening volume, making subtle changes to the frequency curve as you change the volume. This ensures that highs, mids and lows are balanced and nuanced at any volume.
Later this year, we’ll update Pixel Buds Pro to support spatial audio. So when you watch a movie or TV show on compatible Pixel phones, you’ll be right in the middle of the action. The full spatial audio experience is coming later this year and we will have more to share at that time.
We appreciate you for pointing these things out as it helps us identify areas we can work on for users like you, and we’ll share this with the right team for future improvements. Meanwhile, if you need help around the performance and features of the Pixel buds Pro, please contact us anytime here: https://support.google.com/googlepixelbuds/gethelp
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Google Pixel Buds Pro: Your New Go-To Wireless Ear
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Google Pixel Buds Pro are a fantastic pair of true wireless earbuds that do a great job at pretty much everything. The sound quality is top-notch, with rich bass and clear highs that make your music sound awesome. Plus, the noise-cancelling feature works really well, blocking out most background noise so you can focus on what you're listening to. These earbuds are super comfortable, too. They fit snugly in your ears without feeling too tight, and they come with different sizes of ear tips so you can find the perfect fit. The touch controls are intuitive and easy to use, letting you manage your music and calls with just a few taps. Battery life is another strong point – you get plenty of playtime on a single charge, and the case provides extra juice when you need it. The case is compact and easy to carry around, making it convenient for travel or daily use. One of the coolest features is how well they integrate with Google Assistant. Just say "Hey Google" and you can control your earbuds, check the weather, or get directions without having to take out your phone. Overall, the Google Pixel Buds Pro are a great choice if you're looking for high-quality wireless earbuds with excellent sound, comfortable fit, and smart features. They might be a bit pricey, but they deliver a lot of value for the money
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Google Really Rocks!
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Google has come so far from the just the best search engine in the world to now producing top notch hardware that integrates so smoothly with its ecosphere. Buying up NEST and their assistants thorough out the house…Really awesome. But I digress… Google really rocks with the Pixel Buds Pro! I love earphones and have a bunch of different pairs by different manufactures…over the ear and inside the ear ect and these have the best ANC that I have ever heard in an in-ear bud. Really impressive. I mean when I activated it, I was surprised. I have never had an in ear ANC bud work so well! Bravo, I think it’s also partially how they fit into the ear so snug that really seals the sound out! Either way tech or design… it delivers the best ANC I have ever experience in an ear bud. That in turn allows for a perfectly quiet canvas for the music to really shine! The bass is strong and the mids are smooth the highs are crystal clear! The tap controls on the buds are sharp and responsive. Phone calls sound great! The case charges wirelessly which is nice or usb C and the buds with ANC are supposed to last up to 7 hours or 20 hours with the case!! Longwe with ANC off. IPX4 so it’s splash resistant. Can’t be happier with these!
I would recommend this to a friend