On paper, the Pixel Buds A appear to be a solid budget option when compared to the regular and more premium Pixel Buds. More on that in my review and comparison. Most of the same features are there and Google seemed to remove features that don't adversely affect the overall experience. So with that out of the way let's see where both the Pixel Buds A and Pixel Buds are the same.
Pixel Buds A and Pixel Buds both have the same…
Custom 12nm speakers for rich sound
Call quality (except for wind reduction)
Touch controls (except swipe gestures for volume up and down)
Hold for Google Assistant
Up to 5 hours of listening time and 24hrs with the case
Hands-free Hey Google
Adaptive Sound
USB-C charging (no wireless charging with the Pixel Buds A)
There is a lot to like about the feature set Google is bringing to the table. In my opinion, Google included features you expect in a modern set of true wireless earbuds and maybe a couple you didn't.
So, what does the Pixel Buds A forecast in the next Pixel Buds?
To me, it's going to be the AI/ML features where the Attention Alerts come in. That's where the Pixel Buds can detect when a baby is crying or a dog is barking and among others. I believe Google will lean further into these capabilities and add more features in the future. To be honest no other competitor can release these kinds of features with AI/ML at this scale. I also believe Google can add more hardware features such as noise cancellation due to the higher price point. Or even health features such as heart rate detection as Google is a serious upcoming player in the health industry.
Google is expanding its hardware offerings and I like the direction they are going in. You have the feature-rich budget model and the more premium top-tier offering. I believe this is just the beginning and we can expect Google to continue down this road where they are making helpful devices for everyone and it's a win-win for us consumers.
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