Google - Pixel Buds True Wireless In-Ear Headphones - Almost Black

Name: Google - Pixel Buds True Wireless In-Ear Headphones - Almost Black
Brand: Google
SKU: 6411692
Rating: 3.9 (1052 reviews)

Model: GA01478-US

SKU: 6411692

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Key Specs
- Noise Cancelling (Active): false
- Sound Mode: Stereo
- Connection Type: Wireless
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- True Wireless: true (These headphones not only lack wires between the device and headphones, they also lack wires between the headphones themselves. (true wireless is really only possible with in-ear headphones))
- Built-In Microphone: true
- Headphone Fit: In-Ear
- Battery Life: 5 hours (Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.)
General
- Product Name: Pixel Buds True Wireless In-Ear Headphones
- Brand: Google
- Ear Cushions: true
- Model Number: GA01478-US
- Color: Almost Black
- Color Category: Black
Audio
- Noise Cancelling (Active): false
- Sound Isolating: false
- Sound Mode: Stereo
- Driver Size: 12 millimeters
Connectivity
- Connection Type: Wireless
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- True Wireless: true (These headphones not only lack wires between the device and headphones, they also lack wires between the headphones themselves. (true wireless is really only possible with in-ear headphones))
- Bluetooth Version: Other (The Bluetooth specification formalized by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group. All versions of the Bluetooth standard are backwards compatible with previous versions.)
Features
- Built-In Microphone: true
- Maximum Talk Time: 5 hours
Design
- Headphone Fit: In-Ear
Power
- Rechargeable: true
- Battery Life: 5 hours (Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.)
- Charging Interface(s): USB (The connection for transmitting power to charge the device.)
Dimension
- Product Height: 0.7 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 0.8 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 0.8 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts: Not Available
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor: Not Available
Other
- UPC: 193575003368

Stay connected with these Google Pixel Buds 2 wireless earphones. Built-in sensors recognize voice and reduce background noise for clear phone calls, and a 5-hour battery life means plenty of hands-free listening time without interruptions. Easily and quickly translate your speech to other languages in real time by pairing these Google Pixel Buds 2 wireless earphones with a Pixel phone.

Truly-wireless earphones: Let you listen to your favorite tracks, so you won't be held back by wires.
Rechargeable battery: Offers up to 5 hours of use on a charge.
Built-in microphone: Enables simple hands-free chatting via a compatible device.
Bluetooth 5.0 interface: Enables simple wireless pairing with your Bluetooth-enabled device.
Headset controls: Include voice assistant.
12mm drivers: Deliver powerful sound.
Stereo design: Delivers crisp tones.

Whats Included

Google Pixel Buds
3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), wireless charging case

Q: Does it work if use IPhone?

A: Yup! As long as you have an iPhone 8 or newer (they require Bluetooth 5.0), it should work fine. Just note that some of the advertised features, such as the Assistant (or Siri) and other features may rely on Android, therefore they won't work on iOS. As just standard Bluetooth earbuds though, they'll work!

Q: Are these the new Pixel Buds 2?

A: Yes they are. Although, Google refers to them as just "Pixel Buds". They were announced in Oct 2019 and released May 2020. Unlike the original pixel buds (from 2017) these are truly wireless without a cord connecting the earbuds.

Q: What does it mean by getting more soon? Are these already backordered?

A: If you bought them, they said May 8th before they shipped. Turns out, that's not true. Order them when you can but don't expect to get them very quickly.

Q: Can they connect to more than one device simultaneously?

A: No, they cannot! I tried with 3 different laptops and phone, and would disconnect from one device when you connect to the other. You would have to disconnect from one device in order for the other device to connect to it. Tip: Most Bluetooth devices are not designed to work with services like Skype for Business, Teams, etc., if that what your plans are. Only Skype for Business Certified "Wireless" devices work properly, not even +300 Bose Headphones work properly. The Jabra Active 75t seems to work fine, but they don't fit as well as the Pixel Buds.

Q: Can I use left earbud alone while right is charging?

A: Yes. They can work independently.

Q: Does this have free returns if it doesn't fit right?

A: The Pixel Buds include different sized ear pieces, so you're most likely not going to need to return. If you do need to return, Best Buy lets you do them for free.

Q: Is the power adapter US only or does it have attachments so you can use when travelling without needing to buy a travel adapter.

A: Google Pixel Buds don't come with a power adapter. The box includes a USB-C® to USB-A® charging cable that you can use with any standard 5W USB power adapter. You can also charge Google Pixel Buds with compatible Qi-certified wireless chargers.

Q: Do these have good bass? I'm not exactly a bass head but I definitely enjoy some deep and live bass. I currently use Samsung Level On wireless headphones and I'm searching for some wireless earbuds that I can use everyday

A: Google Pixel Buds have a balanced bass frequency range. With focus on powerful sound and quality, the Adaptive Sound dynamically adjusts the volume as you move from a quiet or noisy environment throughout the day.

Customers are saying

Customers enjoy the Pixel Buds True Wireless In-Ear Headphones for their exceptional sound quality, comfort, and secure fit. They appreciate the long battery life and the convenience of the Google Assistant. However, some users have experienced connectivity issues and find the price to be high.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars
So Close
To say that I was looking forward to using these buds would be an understatement. I ordered them ASAP, and then waited a couple of weeks for them to finally come in. I had read and watched some great reviews and first looks on these and I was very hopeful. There are some great things about these buds, but there were some issues that I had that ultimately had me returning them. First, the good stuff. The pairing was super simple and worked similarly to Apple's pairing across devices you are signed in to. The fit was good, it offers minimal passive noise cancellation, but I think that increased the comfort for me. Battery life was not best in class, but adequate for my usage. The case that the buds come in is one of the best and feels great. It has a nice texture which I wish more manufacturers would adopt. It also has a nice heft that makes the entire package feel substantial. The sound quality was very good for me, and this can be something that is subjective, but I've used many different earbuds/headphones and these are right up there with some of the best I've tried in sound quality. Now, the bad stuff, and the reason I ended up returning these earbuds. I kept experiencing connection issues, the sound would pop in and out on one or both buds frequently. This happened indoors with my phone sitting on and endtable less than 5ft away or even while I was using my phone in my hand. I had some occurrences when one of the buds would lose connection completely and I had to place both earbuds back in the case to get them to both connect again. The second issue I had was that both earbuds would discharge unevenly. Now, I read that Google said that this was normal since they were handing off what each bud does in order to even this out, but a couple of times one of the buds drained completely while the other still had around 30% charge. These issues persisted through a couple of resets, repairings, and firmware updates. I really wanted to keep and love these buds. The sound quality was amazing, the case and buds felt great, and the Google Assistant integration was very convenient. Unfortunately, connection issues and battery problems kept me from relying on them or choosing them first from the earbuds/headphones I have at my disposal. If they fix these issues, or if you happen on a pair that do not have these issues, then they would be great earbuds. Otherwise, I would wait it out until they figure these issues out and remedy them.
This review is from Google - Pixel Buds True Wireless In-Ear Headphones - Clearly White
Posted 5 years ago by Balboa3
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
AirPods Feel for Pixel
Though they aren't without their issues, the Pixel Buds have so far been my favorite wireless earbuds to use. They sound good, the charging case isn't too big, and the experience of using them is as intuitive as I've seen on Android. They do feel a little expensive for what they are, but they're still a great companion for my Pixel phone. I like how compact the charging case is. It's about the size of a pack of floss and slips easily into that tiny little jean pocket. It charges wirelessly and over USB-C and has LED indicators on both the outside of the case and inside of the lid. I have noticed some small cracks start to appear on mine, but they don't appear to be growing or affecting anything. Pairing was about as easy as it could be. Opening up the case brought up the prompt onscreen on my Pixel phone. And after pairing each time you open the case you'll get an onscreen notification showing the battery level of each bud and the case, which is nice. The sound quality is very good. Not quite as good to my ear as my Sony WF-1000XM3's, but still very clear and well balanced. Noise canceling is not included, which is a little disappointing at this price. There is a feature called Adaptive Sound that is supposed to adjust volume based on the environment, but it's just okay by comparison. I've seen stories of others having connectivity issues, but so far I haven't experienced that on mine. The touch controls work pretty well for the most part. Every now and then it does seem to mix up a press with a swipe, but overall I prefer the controls over most other earbuds I've used. Google Assistant is easy to get to with touch or voice and is much more responsive than other buds I've used, where you often have to wait a second or two before addressing it. The battery life seems to hold up to what Google lists and falls a bit short compared to others offer in similarly priced buds, but it's more than fine for my usage. Overall while I wouldn't consider these to be the 'best' wireless earbuds in this price range, I still like them more than any others I've used so far.
This review is from Google - Pixel Buds True Wireless In-Ear Headphones - Clearly White
Posted 4 years ago by SamG
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Awesome Bluetooth Headphones
I've been using these headphones daily since they arrived. The look and size of these are perfect. They fit perfectly even for my small ears and have yet to hurt after prolonged use. The build quality of the headphones and case are perfect, definitely feel like $200 headphones. The battery life is great, charge rate is great, case battery life and charge speed are great. These headphones cut background noise so well that when I'm not speaking even while in public, I have been asked if I mute the call after talking. Google assistant has been absolutely amazing and checking and responding to notifications has been a breeze. I absolutely love these headphones with only a few issues that I believe may be fixable with software updates which is why I held off on reviewing for a while. Playing mobile games there is a delay in the playback for some reason. I really hope this is just a bug because I would prefer to use headphones while gaming but the delayed sound is obviously an issue. The second problem, I have had moments where the sound randomly changed to a stereo or of pitch volume/sound I'm not sure if maybe battery life was the issue in either the headphone or phone, but again I hope these are just isolated incidents caused by battery or software. I do highly recommend these headphones though, my favorite Bluetooth pair yet.
This review is from Google - Pixel Buds True Wireless In-Ear Headphones - Clearly White
Posted 5 years ago by Giovanni