Google’s Pixel Buds 2A Review -

Google’s Pixel Buds 2A Review Score

$129* • Oct 9, 2025

13 out of 13 reviewers highly recommend this product

81.2

Reviews

90.0

Highest

70.0

Lowest

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Battery

5 hours (with charging case up to 24 hours)

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Noise Cancelling

Yes

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Bluetooth

5.4

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Water Resistant

IP54

Review Sources:

Publication	Score (100)	Review Date
CNET	79.0	Oct 8, 2025	Read Review â†’
💬 "While they don't clearly rise above the competition in this price range, and I slightly prefer Samsung's Galaxy Buds 3 FE, they're mostly appealing earbuds for Android users -- and Pixel users in part"
Android Authority	90.0	Oct 11, 2025	Read Review â†’
💬 "The Google Pixel Buds 2a are the perfect affordable companion to a Pixel phone. They offer a comfortable fit for long-term wear, twist-to-fit stabilizers, ANC, and a transparency mode. They can switch"
Android Police	75.0	Oct 10, 2025	Read Review â†’
💬 "The Pixel Buds 2a are a great addition to the A-series and a decent set of earbuds for the price. With convenient features like ANC, a first for this series, touch controls, and Gemini compatibility,"
Gizmodo	80.0	Oct 8, 2025	Read Review â†’
💬 "Google's new lower-cost wireless earbuds bring more value than before, but the competition offers even more at the same price or less."
Engadget	82.0	Oct 8, 2025	Read Review â†’
💬 "If you do have a Pixel handset, there’s a lot to like here, including punchy sound, a comfy fit and respectable battery life. The limited hearing health tools are still handy and the addition of ANC i"
Wired	90.0	Oct 14, 2025	Read Review â†’
💬 "These affordable earbuds are the best AirPods alternative for Android, with reliable active noise canceling and a replaceable battery in the case."
Android Central	70.0	Oct 8, 2025	Read Review â†’
💬 "The Google Pixel Buds 2a are the brand's first pair of budget earbuds in four years. They come in at a slightly-higher $129 price point and add active noise-cancelation (ANC), while simultaneously imp"
Stuff	80.0	Oct 12, 2025	Read Review â†’
💬 "Adding ANC and refining the shape for extra comfort help keep the Pixel Buds 2a competitive. Just make sure to pair them to a Pixel phone for the full experience."
Android Guys	82.0	Oct 16, 2025	Read Review â†’
💬 "The Pixel Buds 2a ($129) feel like the right kind of trickle-down. Much like the A-series is for Pixel phones, these do a great job of giving consumers most of the features that are important without"
Mashable	78.0	Oct 10, 2025	Read Review â†’
💬 "Google's latest earbuds are adorably tiny, fit well and sound pretty good — but they're priced a little too high compared to what else is on the market."
Android Faithful	80.0	Oct 8, 2025	Read Review â†’
💬 "It's everything earbuds at this price should be: comfortable to wear, effective at blocking out the overstimulating world, and enough battery life that you can forget them in a bag for a few days."
The Verge	90.0	Oct 8, 2025	Read Review â†’
💬 "No pair of headphones is worth switching phone ecosystems for. But the Buds 2A are good enough to make this iPhone-toting reviewer mad that I can’t get the best out of them."
PCMag	80.0	Oct 29, 2025	Read Review â†’
💬 "The Google Pixel Buds 2a wireless earphones add active noise cancellation, Google's Gemini assistant, and work even more seamlessly with your Pixel phone than prior models, making them a natural and affordable choice for Pixel users."
Android Headlines	90.0	Nov 13, 2025	Read Review â†’
💬 "Google’s Pixel Buds 2a offer a lot of bang for your buck thanks to the inclusion of some premium features."
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