Testseek.com have collected 77 expert reviews of the Google Pixel Buds 2 and the average rating is 76%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Google Pixel Buds 2.
April 2020
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The editors liked
Comfortable
Quick access to Google Assistant
Long range
Sound quality
Wireless charging
IPX4 water resistance
Decent battery life
Auto-pairing across devices is so simple
Rich
Precise audio
Stylish
Durable and comfortable design
Affordable
Seamless translation technology
Excellent Google integration
Attractive and sturdy design
Vastly improved sound
Hands-free features work well
Fast
Extremely comfortable to wear
Wireless or wired charging
Gesture controls are a breeze to use and activate
Interacting with Google Assistant is simple
Excellent case design and size
Auto-adjusting volume
Generally comfortable
Solid sound quality
New firmware improved connectivity
Superb case design and size
Case provides 3-4 recharges
Wireless charging case
Excellent call quality
Great build materials
Playback controls are smooth
Google Assistant notifications work as advertised
Great connection strength and easy pairing with an Android device (5.0 or above)
Quick charging
Pleasant and airy
You practically can't tell you're wearing them
Fast pairing
Touchless Assistant access
And wireless charging are great to have
The best earbud touch controls I've used
Ightweight/sleek earbud with a sexy case design
Excellent fit for a variety of ear types and sizes
Quick and easy auto-pairing with Android devices
Integration with Google assistance and Google Translation
Wireless charging case with integrated batter
Much-improved design
Hands-free Google Assistant
Easy pairing on Android phones
Auto-pairing on Android is great
Bluetooth 5.0
IPX4 water-resistance
Autopairing on Android is great
Wellbuilt and minimal design
Charging case is easy to use and charges wirelessly
Easy to use and sounds good
IPX4 sweatproof
Improved fit with stabilizing fin
Hands-free Assistant and Translate feature
Very good sound for true wireless
Nice charging case with wireless and USB-C charging
IPX4 sweat-resistant (splashproof)
Secure design
Great charging case
Strong connection and range
Great sound and call quality
Excellent controls and Google integration
Good combined battery life
Very comfortable
Reliable touch controls
Solid audio
Affordable price
Improved Assistant performance
The editors didn't like
Background hiss in audio
Occasional sound cutouts
No EQ
Can be uncomfortable after several hours of use
No AptX support
Sort of doesn't work with the Pixel Stand
Lacks active noise cancelation
Volume is a bit quiet
No equalizer
Same subpar battery life as the AirPods
Poor call quality
Buggy controls
No Active Noise Cancellation
Updating software can be a pain
Battery life could be better
Earbud battery life is mediocre
Voice control can be slow and frustrating
No touch control customization
Not as comfortable as original Buds
Can't customize touch controls
No active noise cancellation
Battery life shorter than others
Terrible isolation
The charging case is nice
But putting them back in is a mess
Battery life is subpar
The adjustable loop needs adjusting with basically every use
Sound quality isn't up to snuff with other wireless earbuds
Even with all their bells and whistles
The Pixel Buds are a tough sell at $179
Five hours on a charge isn't great at this price point
It's faint
But any interference is bad interference
Lacks Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
Offers good sound quality but poor passive noise isolation
Average battery life of only 5-hrs
Expensive
Connection stability concerns
Stabilizer arc can cause discomfort after extended listening
Average battery life
Vented design lets in a fair amount of outside noise
Uncomfortable after one hour
Price
AAC only
No aptX
Battery life is average
They don't isolate well against outside noise
Get uncomfortable after about an hour of using them
Only has AAC
No active noise-canceling or transparency
Battery life isn't stellar at 5 hours
Not quite as comfortable as some rivals
Extra features don't work with iOS devices
Lack of ambient mode
Adaptive Sound is a work-in-progress
No ANC
Battery life
No audio customization
Summary
Google's updated Pixel Buds are a revelation compared to the previous model. Not only are they true wireless now
Comfortable, secure design, Great charging case, Strong connection and range, Great sound and call quality, Excellent controls and Google integration, Good combined battery life,
Published: 2020-05-23, Author: Vincent , review by: slashgear.com
ightweight/sleek earbud with a sexy case design, excellent fit for a variety of ear types and sizes, quick and easy auto-pairing with Android devices, integration with Google assistance and Google Translation, wireless charging case with integrated batter
lacks Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), offers good sound quality but poor passive noise isolation, average battery life of only 5-hrs, expensive
Overall, these Pixel Buds are great for the everyday wearer. They deliver good sound quality while remaining comfortably yet securely in place, even during vigorous workout sessions or while you're on a jostling commute.Before you take the plunge, though...
Published: 2020-05-21, Author: Anton , review by: Pocketnow.com
Abstract: There's something I wanted to start off with here in our Pixel Buds review, because it is a conversation I've had often since the Pixel Buds came out — do you actually use Google Assistant a lot? Let us know in the comments.The reason why I wanted to ask...
Sound quality, Wireless charging, IPX4 water resistance, Decent battery life, Auto-pairing across devices is so simple
Can be uncomfortable after several hours of use, No AptX support, Sort of doesn't work with the Pixel Stand
Google Pixel Buds 2The only reason I can see not to buy the Pixel Buds 2 is if you are an audiophile who wants and needs better sounding audio. Or are someone that doesn't want to spend $179 on a pair of headphones. And trust me, I get it. The Pixel Buds...
Abstract: True wireless earbuds are all the rage these days, and with many phones lacking a headphone jack, it's really no surprise. You can mostly blame Apple for the missing port, but you can also thank them for giving the entire industry a reason to copy the Air...
Abstract: This new generation of Google Pixel Buds is an attempt by Google to right a whole bunch of wrongs from the original pair that was released in 2017. For the new Pixel Buds, Google removed the wire and made them truly wireless, they made pairing even quick...
Abstract: This new generation of Google Pixel Buds is an attempt by Google to right a whole bunch of wrongs from the original pair that was released in 2017. For the new Pixel Buds, Google removed the wire and made them truly wireless, they made pairing even quick...
Published: 2020-05-04, Author: Adam , review by: soundguys.com
Autopairing on Android is great, Bluetooth 5.0, Wellbuilt and minimal design, Charging case is easy to use and charges wirelessly, Easy to use and sounds good, IPX4 sweatproof
Battery life is average, They don't isolate well against outside noise, Get uncomfortable after about an hour of using them, Only has AAC, Price
While these aren't the best option for everyone Google finally got it right with the new true wireless Pixel Buds. If you're looking for a hands-free wireless Google Assistant experience these are for you. While I get to test a number of cool products and...
Published: 2020-04-30, Author: David , review by: cnet.com
Improved fit with stabilizing fin, Hands-free Assistant and Translate feature, Very good sound for true wireless, Excellent call quality, Nice charging case with wireless and USB-C charging, IPX4 sweat-resistant (splashproof)
No active noise-canceling or transparency, Battery life isn't stellar at 5 hours, Not quite as comfortable as some rivals, Extra features don't work with iOS devices
