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I replaced my bulky headphones with these Pixel earbuds for traveling - and can't go back

Published on: 2025-07-15 19:00:21

Prakhar Khanna/ZDNET For as long as I can remember, I've preferred headphones over earbuds for travel. Yes, they're bulkier, but the added weight has always been worth it for the superior sound quality and noise cancellation -- if not the battery life. Also: The viral wireless audio dongle for in-flight entertainment just got a big upgrade - and I love it This year, however, Google introduced a pair of earbuds that not only replaced the headphones in my backpack but did so without compromising any essential features. This makes the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 easily one of my favorite products of late. This hardware is near-perfect for me Prakhar Khanna/ZDNET Google claims the Pixel Buds Pro 2 were designed "to be the most comfortable earbuds," and it's one of those rare instances where the marketing material matches reality. While comfort levels can vary from person to person because not all ear shapes are the same, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 are, without question, the most comfortable ea ... Read full article.