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
Published: 2020-04-29, 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
Published: 2020-04-29, Author: Alex , review by: tomsguide.com
Excellent Google integration, Attractive and sturdy design, Vastly improved sound, Hands-free features work well, Fast, wireless charging
Same subpar battery life as the AirPods, Poor call quality, Buggy controls
The Google Pixel Buds 2 are a prosperous return to the audio space for Google and some of the best wireless earbuds available. Being able to immediately pair to Android device by flipping open the case is super convenient, while having Google Assistant av...
Published: 2020-04-28, 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
Published: 2020-04-27, 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
Published: 2020-04-27, Author: Taylor , review by: androidpolice.com
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
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
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, but the smart features are reliable, the touch c
Google's updated Pixel Buds are a revelation compared to the previous model. Not only are they true wireless now, but the smart features are reliable, the touch controls are easy to master and comfort is top-notch. Battery life is on par with Apple's AirP...
Abstract: Google is taking a truly wireless swing at bat with the new Pixel Buds 2. They won't be out until Spring next year — which sucks — but we got a chance to go hands-on with them and liked what we saw. Unfortunately, we only saw and felt the Pixel Buds 2. W...
Published: 2019-04-30, Author: Adam , review by: soundguys.com
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
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
If you're thinking of getting the Pixel Buds, just don't. They're not a bad pair of earbuds, but they're overpriced and imperfect. At this point, you're better off just waiting for Google to hopefully release a new pair at some point...
