Google Pixel Buds / Pixel Buds 2 (2020)

Streamlined setup ; Attractive look ; Excellent voice integration ; Useful features

Average battery life ; No noise cancellation technology

Very comfortable ; Reliable touch controls ; Solid audio ; Affordable price ; Improved Assistant performance

Adaptive Sound is a work-in-progress ; No ANC ; Battery life ; No audio customization

Much-improved design ; Wireless charging ; Hands-free Google Assistant ; Easy pairing on Android phones

Connection stability concerns ; Stabilizer arc can cause discomfort after extended listening ; Average battery life ; Vented design lets in a fair amount of outside noise

Google’s new Pixel Buds are greatly improved over the original version. They’re now truly wireless, have better sound quality, and let you use hands-free Google Assistant voice commands.

Always-on Google Assistant Live language translation Auto-play/pause Sleek design

Aggressive, fatiguing sound Can fall out easily 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 and fatiguing sound quality at this price are a disappointment.

Light and comfortable. Awesome sound. Sweatproof. Amazing integration with Android, including hands-free access to Google Assistant and fast pairing. Supports wireless charging.

Only five hours of battery life outside the case. Expensive.

I like the Pixel Buds for a different reason. One that’s not really quantifiable when looking at a spec sheet. These are made for the traditional AirPod buyer: someone who wants a pair of headphones that work exactly as expected, every time you use...

Comfortable ; Quick access to Google Assistant ; Long range

Background hiss in audio ; Occasional sound cutouts ; No EQ

The true wireless Pixel Buds make it easy to call up Google Assistant, but audio quality isn't their strong suit.

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

If you're looking for an attractive set of smart true wireless headphones - and deep Google Assistant integration is top of your list - then the Google Pixel Buds 2 has plenty to offer. On top of that, the ease of pairing for Android users can't be...

Rich, precise audio ; Stylish, durable and comfortable design ; Affordable ; Seamless translation technology

Lacks active noise cancelation ; Volume is a bit quiet ; No equalizer

The Google Pixel Buds 2 offer style, durability and great audio in an inexpensive, streamlined package.

Sturdy-feeling IPX4-rated construction. Easy pairing with Android devices. Consistent audio reproduction. Comfortable and stable fit. Microphone helps separate your voice from background noise.

Bad noise isolation. Poor microphone recording quality. Closed-off soundstage. Unremarkable single-charge battery life. App has few sound customization options.

The Google Pixel Buds 2020 are decent truly wireless headphones for neutral sound. They have a well-balanced sound profile that should suit most genres, though their underemphasized low-bass range may bother fans of genres like EDM or hip-hop....