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
Very small, Decent sound for specific music styles (typically either with lots of bass or none), Wireless charging case included
Bass falls a little flat, Adaptive volume is no substitute for noise cancellation, No ambient audio mode, No app for iOS, Touchpad can be a little temperamental
Google is known for a lot of things: an operating system running on around half of Australia's phones, a browser that's preferred to whatever Windows ships with, and just about the most used search engine in the world. These are just a sampling of some of...
The second-gen Pixel Buds succeed in basically every way that their predecessors failed and put Google on the map when it comes to AirPods alternatives...
Published: 2020-07-15, Author: Stephen , review by: techguide.com.au
Small earbuds, Impressive audio quality, Excellent bass, Extra features for Android users
No noise cancellation, Battery life could be better
The Google Pixel Buds are a huge improvement over the previous model and provide impressive audio quality in a compact form factor as well as a few extra features that will surprise and delight Android users.Related PostsGoogle Pixel 3a smartphone review...
Published: 2020-07-14, Author: Scott , review by: ausdroid.net
Abstract: This morning Google finally announced the availability of their latest Pixel Buds to the Australian market. There are a lot of players in the true wireless earbud market so it will be interesting to see how Google's offering compares.We've had them in o...
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Published: 2020-07-14, Author: Daniel , review by: eftm.com.au
The Pixel Buds 2 set Google's standard for wireless ear buds. They've removed the headphone jack from their higher end Pixel line, so an option for those users has definitely been wanting.The Pixel Buds 2 are, for me, a must buy. They tick the boxes for T...
Google's rebooted Pixel Buds aren't quite a steal but they do right in every way that the original earbuds did wrong. They're tremendously comfortable to wear, a delight to handle, offer plenty of battery life and come with the promise of getting better o...
Published: 2020-11-13, Author: Andrew , review by: stuff.tv
Let you talk to Google hands-free, Grown-up sound tuning
Meh battery life, No active noise cancellation, so-so passive isolation
The design leads behind the Google Pixel Buds probably drove to work. These earphones don't have active noise cancellation, which is an excellent feature for public transport and noisy streets. All the main rivals have ANC and, sorry Google, it's more im...
Great Google Assistant integration, Discreet design, Well-implemented touch controls
Poor sound isolation and no ANC, Prolonged wear causes discomfort, Weak bass
There is a lot to like about the Google Pixel Buds. They're discreet and the wireless charging case is an absolute beauty. And while the Google Assistant integration isn't perfect, it's certainly a lot slicker than not having it at all.The main problem wi...
Always-on Google Assistant, Responsive touch controls, Compact design
Lack of bass, 3hr play time, Connectivity issues
The Google Pixel Buds are impressively small, cute-looking true wireless earbuds, but despite being among the smartest available, they're certainly not perfect. The touch controls are accurate, the ability to use Google Translate is handy and the always-o...
