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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Not for runners
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Sounds great but my the main issue is they do not stay in my ears while I run. If i juat do standard exercise they are fine. I tried all the different ear pieces too and the left ear specifically starts ro fall out. Great for the price but not built for running.
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These were replacement earbuds for my Pixel Buds 2, and I decided to get the less expensive version. I am happy with them and have good sound and noise cancellation. Overall a good affordable purchase.
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It offers great value with a vibrant display, strong battery life, and reliable everyday performance. The cameras are solid for the price, though low-light shots lag behind Pixel devices. Overall, a dependable budget phone for daily use.
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Surprisingly good!!! Bose earbuds went out and wasn't trying to pay a arm and leg again lol Soo I got the Google bud's 2a and surprise surprise way better than expected!!!!!
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Excellent sound quality and battery life for such small ear buds. They are perfect for working round the house, exercising, or even laying down in. Highly recommend!
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Amazing quality! Great sound quality, great fit, and noise cancellation feature is wonderful. Easy to connect with android. Long battery life. Highly recommend!
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I use these for work so I can walk around the office, switch easily between my phone and computer for Teams, and still enjoy excellent noise cancellation.
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I’ve been using the Google Pixel Buds 2a for a few weeks now, and honestly, they’ve surprised me in the best way. I wasn’t expecting much since they’re technically the “affordable” version of the Pixel Buds Pro 2, but they’ve ended up being the pair I grab the most — whether I’m working out, walking, or just zoning out with music.
Right out of the box, these feel super lightweight — each earbud is under 5 grams, which makes a huge difference if you wear them for hours. The fit is snug without being jammed in your ear, and I like that Google ditched the old “wing tip” design from the older Pixel Buds. The new stabilizer fin is more subtle but still keeps the buds locked in. I’ve worn them during walks, workouts, and long Zoom meetings, and they stay comfortable. No soreness, no constant readjusting. The Hazel color looks slick and understated — kind of that “Google minimalism” vibe.
The sound quality is honestly better than I expected at this price. The bass is fuller than the old Pixel Buds A-Series, and vocals come through really clear. I wouldn’t call them “audiophile-grade,” but for Spotify, YouTube Music, and calls, they’re more than enough. At normal volumes, everything sounds balanced. If you crank them all the way up, the bass can get a little boomy and mids lose a bit of sharpness, but that’s pretty normal for earbuds under $150. Both the buds and the case have IP54 water resistance, so they’re fine for sweaty workouts or getting caught in the rain. Just don’t take them swimming or shower with them.
Where these shine is the Google integration. Pairing is instant if you’re on a Pixel or Android phone, and you get access to features like “Find My Device,” in-ear detection, and Google Assistant hands-free. The Clear Calling feature also lives up to its name — people said my voice sounded crisp even when I was walking outside with some background noise. One downside: you still can’t control volume on the earbuds themselves. You have to do it from your phone or your watch, which feels like something Google should’ve fixed by now.
Battery life is very respectable. I get around 7 hours with ANC on and close to 10 hours without it, which is more than enough for a day’s use. The case adds another 20-25 hours, and a quick 5-minute charge gives you about an hour of playback. The case doesn’t support wireless charging though — just USB-C. Not a dealbreaker for me, but if you’re used to dropping your buds on a MagSafe pad, you might miss it.
A few small gripes:
- No wireless charging for the case
- No volume control on the earbuds
- ANC is good, not great (can’t match the Pixel Buds Pro or Apple AirPods Pro or Sony WF-1000XM5)
- Sound loses a little detail at very high volumes
But honestly, for the price, those are minor complaints.
If I had to sum them up in one line: the Pixel Buds 2a are the best “everyday” earbuds for most Android users right now. They deliver great comfort, surprisingly good sound, solid ANC, and smart Google integration — all for around $129. They don’t feel cheap, and they don’t try too hard to be premium. They just hit that perfect middle ground. If you’re in the Google ecosystem, these are a no-brainer. If you’re coming from the older Pixel Buds A-Series, this is a real upgrade worth the jump.