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Long battery life on par with AirPods
Convenient Google Assistant controls
Built-in touchpad controls
Fit snug in your ears
Comfortable design
Great sound
Compatible across several Android devices
I like the volume swipe gestures and the tapandholdtotalk Assistant gesture. Both are natural and work very well
Having a version of the Assistant specifically designed to provide audio responses is great. It's also wicked fast on the Pixel Buds
When qu
Good battery life
Impressive sound quality
Visually attractive
Includes battery case
Solid bass
Instant access to Google Assistant
Translation feature is clutch for foreign communication
Adjustable sound through Google Play Music and Spotify equalizer settings
Super-affordable
The Google Pixel Buds are lightweight wireless earphones that offer a relatively comfortable fit and decent sound in non-noisy environments. They wrap up nicely to fit in a very compact charging case that delivers multiple extra charges on the go. Their t
Comfort is truly fantastic
Sound is above average for earbuds
Battery life is great with the case
Pairing and changing devices is a breeze
Case has held up over several months
Can summon Google Assistant with a tap
Translation feature shows a lot of promise
Google Assistant is fast and helpful
Pairing process with Android phones is easy
Tap-controls are straightforward
Useful Google Assistant integration
Solid volume levels
They're free with your Pixel 3
Cost
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
Comfortable and stable fit
Sturdy-feeling IPX4-rated construction
Clean
Smooth sound
Featherlight and super comfortable
Compatible with most recent USB-C devices
You might love the in-ear cable loops
Excellent secure fit
Supports individual earbud use
Full featured Android support
Matte finish carrying case
Wireless charging support for battery case
Reliable
Simple touch controls
Solid battery life
They sound better than expected
Intuitive touch controls
The editors didn't like
Occasionally janky connectivity
Doesn't work as well with non-Pixel phones
Real-time translation only works with Pixel phones
Glossy finish attracts dust
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These aren't the most uncomfortable wireless earbuds I've worn
But they're definitely subpar. My ears don't like these fabric loops. I also don't enjoy the feeling of the fabric cable between the buds on my neck
It's middling at best. There's no bass
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Ridiculous setup issues
Uncomfortable to wear
Problematic interactions
Google Assistant and Google Translate features aren't any better than just using the phone apps on their own
Uncomfortable earbud design
Sound quality does not measure up for the price
Mediocre sound quality
No extra accessories
Poor sound isolation
Uncomfortable design
Their open design lets in a lot of ambient sound. The "real-time" translation feature is only available to Pixel phone owners
But isn't a big leap beyond the existing Translate app. Bluetooth pairing can be more cumbersome than it should be
Touch controls are a disaster
Cord gets kinked and twisted
Assistant commands have limited use
Live translation is effectively useless
Expensive considering lackluster features
So-so audio
Inconsistent performance
Poorly designed carrying case
Too easy to inadvertently tap on
Design isn't truly wireless
Sound quality is middling
Google Translate can be awkward and requires Pixel 2
Carrying case is large and fiddly
Case design poorly thought out
Buds difficult to adjust to your ears (and ultimately uncomfortable)
Sound quality could have been better at this price
No tactile track controls
Translate limited to Pixel phones (and even then the experience needs work
Bad fit
Bad sound
No isolation
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
Unremarkable single-charge battery life
Negligible noise isolation
Lightweight bass
Glossy white finish isn't easy to keep looking pristine
Published: 2017-11-21, Author: Alan , review by: alphr.com
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Published: 2017-11-19, Author: David , review by: CNET.co.uk
The Google Pixel Buds are lightweight wireless earphones that offer a relatively comfortable fit and decent sound in non-noisy environments. They wrap up nicely to fit in a very compact charging case that delivers multiple extra charges on the go. Their t
Their open design lets in a lot of ambient sound. The "real-time" translation feature is only available to Pixel phone owners, but isn't a big leap beyond the existing Translate app. Bluetooth pairing can be more cumbersome than it should be
The Pixel Buds are perfectly decent wireless headphones with a few extra tricks for Pixel phone users -- but don't expect a 'Star Trek'-style universal translator...
Google Assistant is seamless, Sound quality is good, Respectable battery life
Awkward design, Too much sound leak, Hearables shouldn't be this tricky
The Pixel Buds should be enjoyable and simple to use; in reality they're neither. While they present some good ideas, including the best way of using Google Assistant yet, they're hampered by an awkward design, far too much sound leakage and other nigglin...
Instant translation is fun, relatively accurate, Loud audio with full bass, Controls work well, Charging case takes you off the grid
Expensive for tethered earbuds, Charging case hard to close, feels flimsy, Earbuds fit oddly
Unless you're a Pixel phone owner who travels abroad on a regular basis, we'd recommend looking elsewhere. While the Google Translate feature is cool, it's not much better with the Pixel Buds than what you'll get straight from your phone, and aside from e...
Published: 2017-10-05, Author: Samuel , review by: theguardian.com
Abstract: Alongside the new Pixel 2 smartphones Google unveiled on Wednesday night, the company also launched a set of Bluetooth earbuds called the Pixel Buds with one standout feature: instant translation between 40 different languages using a Pixel smartphone.In...
Lightweight design, Easy voice-controlled access to Google Assistant and Translate, Sound avoids harshness or boomy bass,
Fiddly connectivity, not a great fit, Music lacks both excitement and detail,
The wireless headphone market is full to bursting, and includes an increasing number of completely wire-free options.The Pixel Buds stand out because they're Google-powered and can draw on some neat features from the tech behemoth's arsenal, including the...
Unless you're really in need of basic translation services - and willing to pick up a Pixel 2 - there are better wireless headphones for a more reasonable price.That said, it's worth realizing that the Pixel Buds are more than just a pair of headphones. T...
Published: 2017-11-29, Author: Robert , review by: stuff.tv/my/
Smart design, Good battery life
Awkward fit, Bassy sound, Google Assistant is pernickety
From Maps to Drive, Google has a history of making products that aren't that great to start off with and end up being awesome. The trouble with its Pixel Buds is that you're being asked to pay for that awkward first step, and that's not a great deal.Havin...
