My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
Late last summer, Google released the Pixel 9 smartphones along with the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Buds Pro 2 . Their second-generation headphones brought some great upgrades and make them a great value for any Pixel user (though they’re compatible with any Android and have limited iOS support). Right now, you can get the Pixel Buds Pro 2 for $179 (originally $229), which is the lowest price they’ve ever offered, according to price trackers .
The list price of the new Pixel Buds Pro 2 is $29 more than the original Pixel Buds Pro , which has since dropped to $111 . Some of the improvements Google has made to the new earbuds to justify the price include a new curl mechanism that fits better on the ear for more intense workouts, better active noise cancellation (ANC) thanks to a tighter fit, better audio processing with the new Tensor A1 chip, longer battery life of around eight hours with ANC enabled and 31 hours from the charging case, and the inclusion of Gemini Live , Android’s AI-powered voice assistant. Some things that haven’t been improved this time: drivers, wireless charging, and equalizer options remain the same as the previous generation.
The earbuds are IP54 waterproof , and the charging case is also IPX4 waterproof. On a full charge, you can expect eight hours of continuous listening with ANC on (12 hours with ANC off) plus an additional 22 hours (36 hours with ANC off) from the charging case.
As CNET’s review explains, the quality of sound and ANC the headphones will offer you depends on how tightly they fit.
If you are looking for the latest pair of ANC Pixel headphones with Gemini AI virtual assistant, smaller design, better ANC, sound and microphone quality, this is a good option at this price.