Pixel Buds 2a featuring Active Noise Cancellation depicted in leaked specifications, alongside Pixel 10's Qi2-powered wireless charging dubbed 'Pixelsnap' also detailed in the leak.
Introducing the Google Pixel Buds 2a: Affordable Premium Earbuds with Advanced Features
Google has unveiled the latest addition to its audio lineup, the Pixel Buds 2a. The earbuds boast a compact design, featuring silicone noise-isolating ear tips for a better sound focus and fit.
The Pixel Buds 2a come equipped with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), enhancing your listening experience. However, they do not feature the advanced "Silent Seal 2.0" ANC technology found in the Pixel Buds Pro 2.
One of the standout features of the Pixel Buds 2a is spatial audio support, which provides an immersive sound experience for compatible content. While it does not include head tracking, it still delivers a significant upgrade in sound quality.
Other notable features include smart touch controls, voice assistant support, noise-isolating ear tips for passive sound blocking, and two color options: purple and a darker shade. Unfortunately, the Pixel Buds 2a do not include Conversation Detection or wireless charging capabilities, and the charging case relies on USB-C only.
In terms of battery life, the Pixel Buds 2a deliver up to 7 hours of playback with ANC enabled on a single charge, and the charging case extends total playtime to around 20 hours. They also support fast charging for quick power top-ups during busy days.
Here's a quick summary of the Pixel Buds 2a's key features:
| Feature | Pixel Buds 2a | |-----------------------------|----------------------------| | Design | Silicone ear tips, compact | | Active Noise Cancellation | Yes, improved but no Silent Seal 2.0 | | Spatial Audio | Yes, without head tracking | | Conversation Detection | No | | Battery Life (earbuds) | Up to 7 hours (ANC enabled)| | Battery Life (with case) | Up to 20 hours | | Charging | USB-C, no wireless charging | | Price (US estimated) | Around USD 99 |
The Pixel Buds 2a strike a balance between affordability and premium features like ANC and spatial audio, making them a notable upgrade over the first-gen Pixel Buds A-series but more limited than the Pixel Buds Pro 2 in some advanced aspects.
Meanwhile, the Pixel 10 series, which includes the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro, features "Pixelsnap wireless charging (Qi2-certified)" for solid confirmation. The Pixel 10 boasts an "Advanced triple" rear camera system, while the Pixel 10 Pro Fold comes with an advanced triple rear camera system with 20x zoom.
More details about the Pixel Watch 4, including its camera system, are yet to be revealed.
[1] Evan Blass shared more specs sheets for Google's upcoming lineup, including the Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro Fold, and Pixel Watch 4. [2] The Pixel Buds 2a offers 7 hours of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation and 20 hours with the charging case. [3] The Pixel Buds 2a does not have "Silent Seal 2.0," but it is an eartip design. [4] The Pixel Buds 2a has spatial audio, but it does not have head tracking. [5] The Pixel Buds 2a lacks Conversation Detection. [6] The charging case for the Pixel Buds 2a is USB-C and lacks wireless charging. [7] The Pixel 10 features an "Advanced triple" rear camera system. [8] The Pixel 10 series features "Pixelsnap wireless charging (Qi2-certified)" for solid confirmation. [9] The Pixel 10 Pro Fold has an advanced triple rear camera system with 20x zoom.
- Even though the Google Pixel Buds 2a do not have the advanced "Silent Seal 2.0" Active Noise Cancellation technology like the Pixel Buds Pro 2, they still contain ANC and offer spatial audio for an immersive listening experience.
- While the Pixel Buds 2a provide 7 hours of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation and 20 hours with the charging case, the Pixel 10 series features "Pixelsnap wireless charging (Qi2-certified)" for more convenient charging.
