TL;DR Google has launched the Pixel Buds 2a.
The budget earbuds gain a variety of new features like Active Noise Cancelation, multipoint connectivity, and more.
The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are now available in Moonstone and are getting new software features.
It’s been four years since Google launched the Pixel Buds A series. While they’re still decent earbuds to this date, it’s long been time for an update. At today’s Pixel hardware launch event, the tech giant finally unveiled the second iteration of its budget earbuds, the Pixel Buds 2a. Along with this reveal, the company also showed off a new colorway for the Pixel Buds Pro 2 and a few new features.
Google Pixel Buds 2a Google Pixel Buds 2a Twist-to-adjust stabilizer • ANC • Binaural audio support MSRP: $129.00 Budget price, premium features. The Google Pixel Buds 2a are the 2025 budget-friendly Pixel Buds offering. As the smallest and lightest A-series buds yet, the Buds 2a are equipped with ANC, a twist-to-adjust stabilizer, and the Tensor A1 chipset. They integrate with Gemini AI tools, and offer an IP54 rating. Don't let the word "budget" fool you, the Buds 2a offer up to 10 hours of music playback per charge, an easily repaired charging case, Binaural audio support, and Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity with Multipoint switching. See price at Amazon
What’s new with the Pixel Buds 2a?
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Unlike the Pixel 10 series, Google has made some big changes to the A-series buds with its latest entry. One change that’s immediately noticeable is the design, which has adopted a new look. Google has replaced the old wingtips with stabilizers and added cutouts. Overall, it’s harder to visually tell the difference between the 2a and the Pro 2. These earbuds will be available in your choice of Iris or Hazel and will come with four eartips for a comfortable fit.
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