Still, they're not as good as the amazing $230 Sony WF-1000XM3 wireless earbuds, which are frankly incredible. More relevant to Android users, the Pixel Buds sound better than Samsung's Galaxy Buds, which are totally devoid of bass. In fact, they sound better than Apple's AirPods, and even the $250 AirPods Pro, both of which have a somewhat hollow sound compared to the Pixel Buds. The fact that the case can be charged wirelessly means it's comparable to Apple's $200 AirPods with wireless charging case. The wireless charging case is small and lightweight - it's like carrying around a small, smooth plastic pebble. Google's Pixel Buds feature a comfortable design with three rubber tip sizes. You get three different rubber tip sizes included with the Pixel Buds, so you'll likely find a comfortable fit that also keep the Pixel Buds in your ears, even during workouts. For reference, Apple's AirPods and similar earbuds slide out of my ears no matter what I do. The new Pixel Buds will likely fit and stay in several ear sizes and shapes with their in-ear and rubber tip design. But those options are only for the earbuds themselves - the charging case is white no matter which option you go for. They're available in different colors, including white, orange, mint, and black. They're true "buds" in that they don't have an arm that sticks out, like Apple's AirPods. They're small and they don't stick out of your ears. 24 hours of battery life in wireless charging case.5-hour battery life, 2.5 hours of voice call time.
Added detail on how well touch sensors work on the Pixel Buds.
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Added a recommendation on how to handle annoying notification sounds with the Pixel Buds.
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However, the update did nothing to remediate the issue. Updated : Google released a firmware update to address one of my main complaints below - a static hissing noise when playing music at a low volume in a quiet setting. Among those, the Pixel Buds sit squarely in Apple's AirPods category - good, but expensive for what you get. I honestly can't say that I've tried all wireless earbuds out there, but I've tested a few of the Pixel Buds' major competitors, including the AirPods, Samsung Galaxy Buds, and Sony WF-1000XM3s. Serving as a true wireless successor to Google's 2017 Pixel Buds, the new Pixel Buds are yet another entry in this crowded field of earbuds.īut, in effect, there isn't much about Google's new Pixel Buds that help differentiate them from the competition, save for an easy pairing feature for Android phones that's only really useful once or twice in their lifetime. Google Assistant functionality and varying degrees of sound quality at different price points. There are countless wireless earbuds for Android, many of them with