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: 2020-07-13, Author: Chris , review by: pocket-lint.com
Nicely designed,Great case,Wireless Qi charging,Good sound quality,Deep Google Assistant integration,Fast pairing a bonus for Android users
Poor external sound isolation,No active noise-cancellation (ANC),Assistant experience inconsistent,5 hour battery life is below average
The Google Pixel Buds 2 delivers a very mixed experience. Used as smart true wireless headphones there's plenty to like, shown at their best when out and about, using Google Assistant to play your music from Spotify, getting your notifications read aloud...
Good, reliable sound, Deep Android integration, Huge improvement over the previous version, Lovely design,
Lacks bass, No ANC,
The Pixel Buds are a small and compact set of true wireless earbuds designed for the less discerning listeners who care about portability above all else.ProsGood, reliable soundDeep Android integrationHuge improvement over the previous versionLovely desig...
Published: 2020-05-19, Author: Ryan , review by: reviewed.com
Only if you adore the designThe new Pixel Buds are quite comfortable for true wireless earbuds, and I also think their overall aesthetic is among the best in the genre. Their feature set is limited, but decent, and their sound quality easily outdoes the A...
Published: 2020-04-30, Author: Nick , review by: techradar.com
Always-on Google Assistant, Live language translation, Auto-play/pause, Decent fit and sleek design
Aggressive, fatiguing sound, Little bass response, No noise reduction, Mediocre battery life
The new true wireless Google Pixel Buds are a major upgrade on their predecessors. The always-listening Google Assistant is great, but the lack of active noise cancellation at this price is a disappointment and we're not impressed with their sound quality...
Streamlined setup, Attractive look, Excellent voice integration, Useful features
Average battery life, No noise cancellation technology
The Pixel Buds are filled to the brim with features, though to access the best of them, you'll need to be at least partially invested in the Google/Android ecosystem. They greatly improved the design and audio quality from the originals but equipped the n...
Abstract: Google's Pixel event will begin tonight at 2pm local time, so 7pm in the UK. It'll be held in New York for the first time, with the company eschewing their regular hometown setting of San Francisco. It’ll be streamed live, and you’ll be able to watch it l...
Published: 2020-08-03, Author: Alfred , review by: techgoondu.com
Abstract: As first impressions go, the Google Pixel Buds are as welcoming as Bluetooth earphones can be. Take them out of the charging case and a menu pops up on my Samsung Galaxy S20+, asking if I wish to pair the two.It takes literally seconds to get up and ru...
Excellent design and build quality, Complete handsfree support for Google Assistant, Good sound and great mic quality, IPX4 water protection rating
Batter life can be improved, Lack of valueadded support for iOS, No active noise cancellation
The second-generation Pixel Buds are nothing like their first-gen counterparts, and thankfully so. With the Pixel Buds 2, Google has delivered an excellent AirPods alternative for Android users, complete with good sound quality, great design, and unrivall...
