Pixel Buds Pro 2 review after 1 month | Google's Premium Earbuds

Google follows up the OG Pixel Buds Pro with version 2 and I must say that the Pro 2s are better in just about every way. The stand out feature to me really isn't a feature it's more about the fit. The Pixel Buds Pro 2 is 27% smaller and it shows. This helps with the fit and the wing tip is there to make sure things stay nice and snug. The rest of the package is very similar to the previous model just better. Check the video for my thoughts and see if the Pixel Buds Pro 2 may be a good fit for you. No pun intended.

Pixel Buds Pro 2 Specs

Feature	Specs
Audio
Driver	11 mm dynamic speaker driver
Audio codecs	SBC, AAC, LC3
Noise cancellation	Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) with Silent Seal
Transparency mode	Yes
Connectivity
Bluetooth	5.4 with LE Audio and Super Wideband
Google pairing	Fast Pair
Multipoint connectivity	Yes
Sensors
Earbud sensors	IR proximity sensor, motion-detecting accelerometers, gyroscopes, capacitive touch sensors
Microphone
Microphones per earbud	3
Wind reduction	Yes
Battery
Earbuds with ANC	Up to 8 hours listening time
Earbuds without ANC	Up to 12 hours listening time
Charging case with ANC	Up to 30 hours total listening time
Charging case without ANC	Up to 48 hours total listening time
Quick charge	5 minutes charge for 1.5 hours listening time (without ANC)
Charging
Charging case	USB-C charging, Qi-certified wireless charging
Processor
Chip	Google Tensor A1
Water resistance
Earbuds	IPX4
Charging case	IPX2
Other features
Voice assistant	Google Assistant
Touch controls	Tap and swipe controls for music, calls, and voice assistant
In-ear detection	Automatically pauses/plays audio when earbuds are removed/inserted
Find My Device support	Yes
Dimensions and weight
Earbuds	22.74 x 23.08 x 17.03 mm (with medium ear tips)
Charging case	25 x 49.9 x 63.3 mm
Earbud weight	4.7 g each
Charging case weight (with earbuds)	65.0 g
Colors
Earbuds	Porcelain, Sky Blue, Carbon, Jade
Charging case	Matches earbud color
Price
MSRP	$229

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